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DENIM JACKET MCCALL’S 6531 & OXBOW PANTS

Post author:Anita Morris
Post published:January 29, 2026
Post category:Jackets Pants
Post comments:67 Comments

DENIM JACKET & JEANS Happy New Year! I'm so excited to share my first sewing project of 2026. As we are near the end of January, I'm reminded of just…

MELTON WOOL COAT | BUTTERICK 6720

Post author:Anita Morris
Post published:December 3, 2025
Post category:Butterick Patterns Coats
Post comments:59 Comments

MELTON WOOL COAT | BUTTERICK 6720 Baby it's cold outside! I've been waiting to type those words. Hahaha! But seriously, it's cold. Today's forecast in my town was a low…

CABLE KNIT SWEATER | BUTTERICK 6966

Post author:Anita Morris
Post published:November 7, 2025
Post category:Anita by Design Butterick Patterns Sweaters Tops
Post comments:20 Comments

CABLE KNIT SWEATER | BUTTERICK 6966 Last weekend I flew to Atlanta to teach a workshop on Sewing with Sweater Knits. Sheryl, with the Atlanta Chapter of American Sewing Guild…

2-PIECE CHAMBRAY SET | MCCALL’S 8027 & 8389

Post author:Anita Morris
Post published:October 25, 2025
Post category:McCall's Patterns Skirts Tops
Post comments:60 Comments

2-PIECE CHAMBRAY SET | MCCALL'S 8328 & 8207 I recently attended an event in my town where the dress code was Western Attire. The only thing I had was jeans,…

FIT & FLARE DRESS | NEW LOOK 6665

Post author:Anita Morris
Post published:September 26, 2025
Post category:Anita by Design
Post comments:15 Comments

FIT & FLARE DRESS | NEW LOOK 6665 When you sew the same dress, back to back, you know it's all love. There's no exaggeration when I say this, "I…

LINEN MAXI DRESS | NEW LOOK 6665

Post author:Anita Morris
Post published:August 29, 2025
Post category:Dresses New Look Patterns
Post comments:85 Comments

LINEN MAXI DRESS | NEW LOOK 6665 I love fit and flare dresses, and this linen maxi dress is giving me all the elegant, classy, and glamorous vibes. The smile…

THE HOUSE DRESS | MCCALL’S 5893

Post author:Anita Morris
Post published:August 18, 2025
Post category:Anita by Design Dresses McCall's Patterns
Post comments:25 Comments

THE HOUSE DRESS | MCCALL'S 5893 While rebuilding my wardrobe, it's imperative that I add casual, comfortable pieces for lounging around the house. After spending a lot of time working…

SUMMER MAXI DRESS | MCCALL’S 7405

Post author:Anita Morris
Post published:August 15, 2025
Post category:Dresses McCall's Patterns
Post comments:65 Comments

SUMMER MAXI DRESS | MCCALL'S 7405 I woke up on my birthday (8/8) and decided to make a new summer maxi dress to wear out to dinner with my son.…

LINEN SUMMER DRESS | MCCALL’S 7774

Post author:Anita Morris
Post published:August 5, 2025
Post category:Anita by Design
Post comments:24 Comments

LINEN SUMMER DRESS | MCCALL'S 7774 THIS is the goal as I continue rebuilding my wardrobe. The color is rich, the design is classic. It exudes elegance, grace, and femininity.…

ELEGANT MAXI DRESS | MCCALL’S 7774

Post author:Anita Morris
Post published:July 31, 2025
Post category:Dresses McCall's Patterns
Post comments:284 Comments

ELEGANT MAXI DRESS | MCCALL'S 7774 Give me cute, cool, comfort all summer long. These maxi dresses I've been sewing lately are reminding me of just how much I love long…

BUTTON FRONT DRESS | MCCALL’S 7472

Post author:Anita Morris
Post published:July 25, 2025
Post category:Dresses McCall's Patterns
Post comments:31 Comments

BUTTON FRONT DRESS | MCCALL'S 7472 I've been waiting to make a button front dress, and I'm thrilled to add this beautiful garment to my new wardrobe. It aligns so…