Posts Tagged “Simplicity 2145”

fake missoni

By Me | August 24, 2012

Tweet This is the second time making this pattern after the engagement dress. I chose view B which has a cowl neck instead the deep v neck. I didn’t have to make any adjustments on the neck line. It wasn’t as deep as the previous dress so I didn’t have to alter it, thus saving [...]

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engagement dress

By Me | August 9, 2012

Tweet Before I get started, I’ll apologize to any friends or middle-aged Puerto Rican women (hi mom!) who thought I was about unveil some big news. I’m not betrothed; I just named the dress after what inspired me to make it. Inspiration: Kate Middleton’s Issa London Dress Simplicity 2145 I bought the fabric a few [...]

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transatlantic sartorial love affair

By Me | June 21, 2011

Tweet Yet another Catherine Middleton-inspired pattern. Love all the midriffs; they make a very, very flattering silhouette. And I’m going to make every single view. It’s classic, and like any good classic garment, it will go with everything. Heels, flats, boots, tights. Already excited about Autumn wear and it’s only the first day of Summer.

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