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Spring Delight – Blue Floral Dress

Hello everyone!  We’re back from vacation and it was a AWESOME!  One full week of doing nothing but relaxing was so nice.  We enjoyed good company, good food, fun entertainment, exciting adventure, and lots of lounging by the pool.  I don’t do tanning, and I dislike tan lines on my body, but I came back home about 5 shades darker.  It happened on our last day there.  We were at the pool for hours and I thought I would be okay with the cloud covering and being in the water most of the time.  I usually stay under an umbrella or place a towel over me.  That’s how serious I am about avoiding tan lines.  Well, I didn’t do that this time, and I never re-applied my sunscreen, so when we got back to the room and I looked in the mirror, I screamed (literally).  Silly me!  This will NOT happen next time.  I’ve learned my lesson for sure.  I’m over here peeling like crazy.  Next vacation–Shade, shade, shade and loads of sunscreen.

I seriously over packed for the trip and I promised my husband that I would do better next time.  Also, I saw many gorgeous swim suit cover ups, so guess what I want to make now?  I just need to find the right fabric.  I think a trip to Michael Levine’s is in order.  What do you think?

Spring Delight – Blue Floral Dress

I made this gorgeous blue floral dress last year.  I wore it while on vacation, so I thought I would share it here.  It’s soooo comfortable and the fit is just perfect.  This was an easy pattern to sew, and I’m sure I’ll make another one in the future.  I’m sorry to say that the pattern seems to be out of print.  If you already have this pattern you should give it a try.   While we were shooting photos, one of the staff members stopped and posed for a picture with me.  He was so much fun!  The staff took really good care of us.

Create the Look

  • Pattern = New Look S0801 – Veiw A (Out of Print)
  • Fabric = ITY Knit from JoAnn’s (In store purchase. I couldn’t find the link on their website)

Beginner’s Sewing Course

The Beginner’s Sewing Course starts in just 2 days.  Are you READY?!!!  I’m so excited to get you started.  The pattern we will be using for our first project is simple and super cute.  I’ve made 3 already and will be doing my 4th one while teaching you the beginning techniques.  I can’t WAIT for you to see it.  Make sure you subscribe to the blog below to receive email notifications when new class videos are posted, so you don’t miss out on anything.  If you missed the announcement regarding the sewing kit you may check it out HERE.  I’ll see you in the studio on Friday!

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Remember: When you live in your DESIGN, it is from there that God SHINES!

Anita

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All Photos Courtesy of CEMO!

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Anita Morris

Anita is the Author of STEP Into It, Overcoming Trials That Lead To Purpose. She is also an Online Sewing Instructor for beginner sewists. She is passionate about helping women to step into their purpose by walking in the calling on their lives. She hosts a popular YouTube channel where she helps women to become confident in their sewing skills.

This Post Has 16 Comments

  1. CallMeSu May 5, 2016

    Oh no Ms. Anita…you are talking to an island-girl born and raised and I can’t get enough sun!!! I can’t get enough of it!! Thats probably because I live in Cleveland where the sun is shy…always hidin’ lol lol I have no problem with tan lines either! They’re a badge of honor!! HAHAHHAAA Yessss!! And my skin appears more even when I darken up a bit so yaaass bring on the rayzzzz!!!

    Im sure there are plenty of alternatives to be found for this pattern but I’d like to suggest two: Simplicity 1612 in View D, Simplicity 2308 and Butterick 5353…I made both 1612 and 5353 before but I wasn’t completely satisfied with my fabric choices. I’d like to try them again using the ITY knit instead of the jersey knit I used before. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Su

    1. Anita Morris May 5, 2016

      Hahahahaaaa!!! You are so funny! “A badge of honor!” LOL! Thanks for the pattern alternatives. I’ll check those out too. You’ll love the ITY knit with this dress.

      1. LaTanya Coleman Curtis May 9, 2016

        What us ITY knit? I get so confused with kinds of fabric.

        1. Anita Morris May 9, 2016

          Hey LaTanya! ITY stands for Interlock Twist Yarn. It is a method of putting a twist in yarn used for knit fabrics resulting in a more natural elasticity and a soft feel inside & out. It’s a thin knit.

  2. kimberly g May 5, 2016

    I love this dress. I can’t wait for the first lesson

    1. Anita Morris May 12, 2016

      Thanks Kimberly! I’m glad to have you join me.

  3. Marie Cooper May 4, 2016

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this dress! I am also laughing out loud about your tan lines! One of my dearest friends in Nashville used to actually lay in the sun with me to enhance her natural color.

    1. Anita Morris May 4, 2016

      Thanks Marie! LOL! Girl, I don’t know how you ladies do that. I see people with beautiful, even tans all the time. Not me! I looked like a raccoon (in reverse). Light circles around the eyes and a dark face. Never again!

  4. Tiffany P May 4, 2016

    nice…will you tell the pattern needed before the class start

    1. Anita Morris May 4, 2016

      Thanks Tiffany! I will be revealing the pattern for our first project on Friday in the first video.

  5. Carol May 4, 2016

    Beautiful!!! Is that CEMO? LOL!!

    1. Anita Morris May 4, 2016

      Thanks Carol! No, that’s one of the staff members at the resort where we stayed.

  6. Shontell May 4, 2016

    I love the dress and your pictures are always on point

  7. Yvette M. May 4, 2016

    Always lovely, Anita!! 🙂

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