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NIKKO TOP HACK | TRUE BIAS

Anita Morris — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

NIKKO TOP HACK | TRUE BIAS I love using commercial patterns and get most of my inspiration from the photos and drawings on the envelopes. But every once in a while I see an outfit, either in person or on the internet, that causes me to pause. When I saw this black and white ensemble […]

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1950’S VINTAGE COAT | SIMPLICITY 8509

Anita Morris — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000

1950’S VINTAGE COAT | SIMPLICITY 8509 I wonder, what’s the first thing that came to your mind when you saw this 1950’s Vintage Coat? When I look at these photos, I’m in complete awe that I can do this. I’m amazed that I’ve come to a point in my sewing journey where I can create […]

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DVF WRAP DRESS | VOGUE 2000

Anita Morris — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000

DVF WRAP DRESS | VOGUE 2000 It’s the 50th Anniversary of the iconic 1974 Diane Von Furstenberg Wrap Dress. To celebrate, Simplicity Creative Group has re-released the Vintage Vogue 2000 Sewing Pattern. I was invited by Simplicity to participate in the 50th Anniversary Campaign which is taking place for the entire month of February. Now, […]

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SWEATER CARDIGAN | MCCALL’S 7476

Anita Morris — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000

SWEATER CARDIGAN | MCCALL’S 7476 When I tell you my excitement is through the roof, there is no exaggeration. Oh my GOODNESS!!! This sweater cardigan with matching pants and top had me squealing like a little girl when I saw them together. BUT, I didn’t just stop at three pieces. Nooo… I went and created […]

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HOUNDSTOOTH SWEATER CARDIGAN | UNFETTERED PATTERNS

Anita Morris — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000

HOUNDSTOOTH SWEATER CARDIGAN Keeping warm, cute and classy, all at the same time? Why, yes, of course! That’s what we do when it’s cold, right? Sewing up a houndstooth sweater cardigan and matching dress was definitely a cozy choice. Because layering one super cozy piece on top of another creates double the warmth. But when […]

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NIKKO SWEATER DRESS | TRUE BIAS PATTERNS

Anita Morris — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000

NIKKO SWEATER DRESS | TRUE BIAS PATTERNS HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you enjoyed the holidays with your family and are off to a great start in 2024. I really enjoyed my time away and now I’m excited to get back to sharing with my sewing community. And what better way to kick it off […]

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FLEECE DRESS – KNOW ME 2007

Anita Morris — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0000

FLEECE DRESS – KNOW ME 2007 In all the years I’ve been sewing, I have never sewn a fleece dress. Why? Because the words “fleece” and “dress” didn’t seem to belong in the same sentence for me. Fleece was reserved for sweatshirts, sweatpants and hoodies, in my opinion. That all changed when I ran across […]

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MCCALL’S 7513 PEPLUM JACKET & NIKKO DRESS

Anita Morris — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0000

PEPLUM JACKET & NIKKO DRESS If you’ve been visiting the blog for a while, you already know how much I LOVE sewing with knit fabrics. I will take almost any pattern that’s designed for woven fabrics and choose a knit instead. This knit ensemble started out as a 2-Piece outfit, the Peplum Jacket & Nikko […]

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MCCALL’S 7531 SLEEVE HACK & BELT

Anita Morris — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000

MCCALL’S 7531 SLEEVE HACK & BELT Taking a very simple pattern, adding two designer features, and styling the finished garment with your favorite accessories is a recipe for a POWER DRESS! Oh my goodness!!! When I finished this McCall’s 7531 Sleeve Hack & Belt, all I could do was clap my hands. Another vision brought […]

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NEFFY CARDIGAN & NIKKO DRESS

Anita Morris — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:06:58 +0000

NEFFY CARDIGAN & NIKKO DRESS Every once in a while, I run across a piece of fabric and instantly get a vision in my mind of what I want to create. But when I see two different fabric textures that are identical in color, my mind starts doing back flips. Hahaha!!! I knew, immediately, what […]

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