Friday, June 4, 2010

Graduation Outfit: KS338, S7082 & NL6470


I always wait until the eleventh hour to complete a project. I knew the date, a month ago, of my son's graduation. I knew what I wanted to make. The vision was so clear in my mind, that the outfit should have sewn itself. I waited until May 27 to pull out the fabric. The ceremony was on May 28. At 8am! I started sewing about 2am. Of course, I couldn't get the blouse finished. The clock was ticking. At 5am, I set aside the blouse (there was no way I was going to set the sleeves, press, yada, yada, yada by 6) and put elastic in the waist and serged the hem of the skirt. I serged the hem of my gele and pulled out my trusty KS Twist Top (3378) I had made earlier in the week. Cowries, makeup and heels on, we were out the door by 6:30! Last night I finished the top. I am determined not to have any UFO's this year. I thought the pattern of the fabric may be "too much" but I love it as is. I am going to make this skirt at least one more time.

7 comments:

Cennetta said...

I'm in the same club. Lol All three pieces are great. And it's good you had a back up.

Congratulations to you and your son!
Cennetta

Antoinette said...

What a beautiful fit! You look great. Very appropriate that YOU should pull an all-nighter preparing for your son's graduation. LOL And congratulations to you both.

Omega said...

Congratulations to your son! I always say when they graduate we do too. Your outfit looks great on you!

Manecoarse said...

Wow. Gorgeous.

Mel said...

Love the Outfit! You look great! Love the look both ways.....

Carol said...

You look stunning as always! I've read a few blogs this week where people are sewing for graduations at the last minute.

Sheila said...

Lovely ensemble and Congrats!! to your son.