I love ALL the different ways you put this dress together. You are so talented. I am just getting back into garment sewing after (life happens!) being away for 40 years! You inspire me. Thank you!
SEE! You can still cover yourself up and still look attractive. Nice fashion show; love all the styles from one dress. God has blessed you with talent and may God continue to bless you. I'm subscribing! 😃😁🙏
You are so correct, sewing inspiration can be found anywhere... I once found it on the moss of a tree (seriously).😊 That dress is a timeless classic, and I love your t-shirt. I feel exactly the same way...JESUS and a sewing machine!
I love this dress. I’ve made it twice already. I eliminated the zipper even though the zipper makes the dress. I’ve never put in a exposed zipper before and didn’t want to mess it up. I am determined to make it with the zipper once I’ve watched more videos on how to insert the zipper. Thanks for the video! 👗🧵🪡🥰
So many of the women in my family are seamstress that I decided to give into my God given talent and join them! Yesterday I picked up my Singer 4452 and started watching RUclips videos. I'm SO glad I found your channel. You are THE most clear, informative and thorough instructor I've found. New subscriber here 😉. Blessings
Yaaayyy, Kimberly! Welcome to the sewing community! Oh my goodness! Your family must be dancing and singing about you joining them. Oooohhh, how I wish my sisters would sew. What a beautiful gift you have. I'm so glad to have you join me here. I hope you will enjoy your time on the channel. Blessings to you too, SEW Sister! 💕
Its so nice to see someone with dress sense and a love of Jesus. You can't fail! My mom used to say don't put it all on show , keep em guessing. Otherwise there's nothing to discover......
Loved this pattern. I’m going to make three; one for me, my daughter and my granddaughter. It would look great with a crop or long sleeveless vest. I’ve been sewing since I was a young teenager and now I’m an old lady and my love of sewing has never wavered even when it’s popularity changed. I’ve sewn for my children, grandchildren and strangers. Your videos help to bring back a skill that I thought was going to fall by the wayside for young ladies, who never even learned to sew on a button. Thanks
Oh Nona, you just made my heart smile. Wow! You've done a lot of sewing. After I came back from a long break from sewing to raise my family, I was shocked to see so many people sewing through online communities. I'm thrilled that the internet provides opportunity for people to learn sewing from anywhere. Thank you so much for being here and leaving a comment.
Beautiful dress, so versatile. You look wonderful in it. One lady said your videos are such a bad influence, she goes and buys the pattern mid way through to make what you are showing. I’m afraid I will be doing the same thing! Thank you for your videos and your time!!
Love this! I recently found your channel. I used to sew dresses for my daughter when she was young. I stopped when she got older. I never sewed for myself. The thought of all the adjustments seemed too daunting. About 2 years ago I pulled out the machine and started making quilts inspired by my Aunt and dresses for my granddaughters. I'm just now reconsidering making clothes for myself now that the rust is off (lol, it's been 10+ yrs). I've got one of your sew-alongs on my list for 2022. Thanks for the inspiration!
Anita, you just make me smile! I’m so glad you took on this pattern! I put mine away after I installed the too short recommended zipper and then ripped it back out! It is still in the bottom of my sewing bag! I temporarily gave up on it, and probably never would have finished it, but ran into your review and tutorial today! You have given me the sewjo to return to it! Of course it looks fabulous on you, as even a paper sack would! I love your patience and style of teaching. When your hands are shown in the videos, I find myself thinking God Bless those hands! Your book is great, and I have it in my sewing room for inspiration!❤️
Great tutorial had this pattern a while not fitted a zip in stretch. You’ve given me the confidence to do so. You look amazing the dress a proper model….and those shoes🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
I just purchased the pattern yesterday. I love the leopard scarf vest combination. I’ve been neglecting my page because I got so involved with yours. ☺️ Thanks for being awesome.
Yaaayyy! I'm so glad you purchased the pattern. OMGoodness, I thought the scarf vest was cute too. Okay, you just made me laugh so hard about neglecting your page 🤣😂🤣 Well, I'm taking that as a compliment. Thank you, my sister! 💕
I didn’t think I’d sew a dress with a zipper in the front like this, but after seeing this video (and all the styling options) I’ve added this pattern to my sew list!!! 😀
This is exactly the type of dress I’ve been searching for! Classic, modest, perfect length and an all-round feminine dress! Thank you for featuring it and for the fun ideas to give it a little pizzazz!! Well done Anita! 👏
That dress looks so..... sharp. Thank you, thank you for demonstrating how you can orient a favorite fabric to determine if there's enough stretch for the pattern. Loved the fashion show!
Good Morning beautiful!!! This dress is amazing and you are wearing it my sister. I have NEVER sewn ANYTHING. I just got your book and I have so enjoyed the reading. So very sorry for your loss. So Thankful you’re doing well. I love your website and I think I’m taking your sewing class. I lost 40 pounds and have packed so many clothes that I need to get on my sewing machine I purchased 15 years ago and made NOTHING. Thank you for your channel. I’ll look into your class. God Bless you and your family ❤️
Thank you so much. Yes, please pull that machine out and let's have some fun. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the book. And I'm also glad you like the channel. God bless you and you family too.
Absolutely gorgeous dress. Love all the styling options, however I am a lover of animal prints, so yes that leopard print is may absolute favorite. Thank you for your inspiration, Anita.
Amy!!!!! Thank you so much. OMGosh! You remember that I did pageants??? That's just awesome! Thank you so much for being here, my SEW Sister! You just made my whole heart smile. 💕💕💕
Love the dress Anita. I have a lacy blouse that I think would work good with that dress. I 'm planning on getting the pattern to make for myself. I'll let you know how it works. I love your site. You are a good teacher. I have been sewing since I was 13, but I haven't sown in about ten years. I am retired and I recently lost my husband. You have inspired me to start sewing again since I now have alot of time on my hand. Thank you.
Oh Stephanie, I'm so very sorry to hear about your husband. I'm sending you so much love, my sister because I'm familiar with that loss. Sewing has been very therapeutic for me and I'm glad to hear that you're getting back into it. Congratulations on your retirement. Welcome back to sewing, my sister.
Anita, I would copy your actions from A to Z if I was making this versatile and beautiful design from McCall's. Thank you for sharing your styling ideas.
lm so glad you made this dress. I purchased this pattern last summer and had not made it, but this looks great on you. I'l hoping for the same results. Now I can't wait to pick out my fabric. Thank you Anita.
You did such a great job, it fits you so nice... I liked the look with the neck scarf.. it looked classy and didn't compete with the zipper.. keep up the great work... your an inspiration to us all.
Anita thanks for your tutorial on this pattern dress, I have a hard time finding the right type of knit fabric to buy, you hit on point. I love that hat!! Thanks for sharing.
So lovely. Love simple classic bling. So very nice. I have ordered this pattern and looking into the rib knit. Thank you! I need a love button for your channel.
I'm new to your channel and love every minute of being here. I love the dress I would wear it with a blue belt my favorite color with a silver buckle to match the zipper pull.
Go girl! I like all the ways you styled it! I liked the belt. It added that cinch to the waist. I would keep to silver jewelry because of the silver zipper. Those black zipper shoes are sooo perfect! Gotta love it!😁💖
Hi Anita I made this dress in a leopard 🐆 print with the zipper in the back. I love this dress. Be warned that on a windy day the wide flair of the dress can leave you exposed. It happened to me but I was wearing black opaque tights. IJS 🤣
Anita, you are super cute!!! I love ❤ your dress and the different ways that you've styled it. What a great idea to wear an animal print shawl with a belt. I thought it was a vest at first!! Clever!!! You are a fashionista!!! The dress would look great with a short faux leather jacket too...Happy sewing!! I love your shirt...I ordered the mug!!
Hi Patricia! Yes, I thought the scarf vest was a cute idea. And I love the idea of wearing it with a short leather jacket. I have one and I plan to wear it with the dress one day. Thanks for purchasing the mug. I appreciate your support.💕
I live in FL so short sleeves are a must for me and cotton blends work best here. Love your sew alongs… on my way to Joann’s now to pick up material 😊❤
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Anita I stopped in the middle of this video and bought the pattern. You are such a “bad influence”. You have become my sewing muse my friend.
Donna!!! 🤣😂🤣 You've got me screaming!!! I LOVE it! You've got me smiling from my heart, SEW Sister! Have fun sewing your dress!
Lovely Anita!! This dress looks better on you than the model on the pattern
You actually "pair" this dress extremely well. I wouldn't change a thing!
Love the logo on the t shirt Amen!
Love what your shirts saying . So true for myself, also
I LOVE how the necklaces and the zipper compliment each other. Zipper jewelry :). Nice versatile dress!
Yeeesss! "Zipper Jewelry!" I love how the necklaces complimented the zipper too. I'm gonna get so much wear from this dress.
As always you and your dress are gorgeous. Love your different ways to style the dress. God Bless.
Thank you so much! God bless you too. 💕
I love ALL the different ways you put this dress together. You are so talented. I am just getting back into garment sewing after (life happens!) being away for 40 years! You inspire me. Thank you!
Awesome! Welcome back to sewing.
I have done the same, recently.
Love the dress, love your styling and you are a wonderful teacher!
Thank you so much!
SEE! You can still cover yourself up and still look attractive. Nice fashion show; love all the styles from one dress. God has blessed you with talent and may God continue to bless you. I'm subscribing! 😃😁🙏
Thank you so much 🤗
You are so correct, sewing inspiration can be found anywhere... I once found it on the moss of a tree (seriously).😊 That dress is a timeless classic, and I love your t-shirt. I feel exactly the same way...JESUS and a sewing machine!
I love this dress. I’ve made it twice already. I eliminated the zipper even though the zipper makes the dress. I’ve never put in a exposed zipper before and didn’t want to mess it up. I am determined to make it with the zipper once I’ve watched more videos on how to insert the zipper. Thanks for the video! 👗🧵🪡🥰
Oh yes, Sharon! You must try it with the zipper.
So many of the women in my family are seamstress that I decided to give into my God given talent and join them! Yesterday I picked up my Singer 4452 and started watching RUclips videos. I'm SO glad I found your channel. You are THE most clear, informative and thorough instructor I've found. New subscriber here 😉. Blessings
Yaaayyy, Kimberly! Welcome to the sewing community! Oh my goodness! Your family must be dancing and singing about you joining them. Oooohhh, how I wish my sisters would sew. What a beautiful gift you have. I'm so glad to have you join me here. I hope you will enjoy your time on the channel. Blessings to you too, SEW Sister! 💕
Its so nice to see someone with dress sense and a love of Jesus. You can't fail! My mom used to say don't put it all on show , keep em guessing. Otherwise there's nothing to discover......
Loved this pattern. I’m going to make three; one for me, my daughter and my granddaughter. It would look great with a crop or long sleeveless vest. I’ve been sewing since I was a young teenager and now I’m an old lady and my love of sewing has never wavered even when it’s popularity changed. I’ve sewn for my children, grandchildren and strangers. Your videos help to bring back a skill that I thought was going to fall by the wayside for young ladies, who never even learned to sew on a button. Thanks
Oh Nona, you just made my heart smile. Wow! You've done a lot of sewing. After I came back from a long break from sewing to raise my family, I was shocked to see so many people sewing through online communities. I'm thrilled that the internet provides opportunity for people to learn sewing from anywhere. Thank you so much for being here and leaving a comment.
Beautiful dress, so versatile. You look wonderful in it. One lady said your videos are such a bad influence, she goes and buys the pattern mid way through to make what you are showing. I’m afraid I will be doing the same thing! Thank you for your videos and your time!!
You are very welcome. Have fun making your dress.
Love this but would have to wear some serious shapewear. I’m 76 and have quite a big tummy
Dear Anita, you have done it again perfect shoes and boots for this sofisticated dress, no tips needed. I think it would also adapt to a pencil skirt.
Ooooohhhh, YES! I would love this as a pencil skirt. Great idea!
You are soooo inspiring. Thank you for what you are doing for those of us who are a bit intimidated by sewing.
You are so welcome, and it is my pleasure. I really enjoy sharing.
Love, love all the styles! You are an inspiration and I review your older RUclips lessons ALL the time❣️
Awesome! Thank you so much. I really appreciate your support. 💕
Love this! I recently found your channel. I used to sew dresses for my daughter when she was young. I stopped when she got older. I never sewed for myself. The thought of all the adjustments seemed too daunting. About 2 years ago I pulled out the machine and started making quilts inspired by my Aunt and dresses for my granddaughters. I'm just now reconsidering making clothes for myself now that the rust is off (lol, it's been 10+ yrs). I've got one of your sew-alongs on my list for 2022. Thanks for the inspiration!
Yaaayyy! I'm so happy to hear you're planning to sew something for yourself. Have fun and please come back and tell me how it went.
In love with this pattern! But girl you rocked the fashion show!!! Love it! Go Jesus!!!!
Thank you so much 😂
This is beautiful. Thank you for your instructions.
You are so welcome!
oh mercy, you rock that dress. This could be the one dress wonder!
"The one dress wonder!" 😂 YES! I love it! 💕
Love your tee shirt! God bless you, Ms Anita! Thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge with us. You’re a wonderful influence!!
You are so welcome
You are one lovely, sassy, classy chic (Sew Sister)! I liked ALL the looks! Be blessed.😃👍🏽👌🏽👏🏽
Thank you so much! You be blessed too.
Praise God. I love your tshirt ✝️☺️
VERY PRETTY, Anita! Thank You!😀
Anita, you just make me smile! I’m so glad you took on this pattern! I put mine away after I installed the too short recommended zipper and then ripped it back out! It is still in the bottom of my sewing bag! I temporarily gave up on it, and probably never would have finished it, but ran into your review and tutorial today! You have given me the sewjo to return to it!
Of course it looks fabulous on you, as even a paper sack would! I love your patience and style of teaching. When your hands are shown in the videos, I find myself thinking God Bless those hands! Your book is great, and I have it in my sewing room for inspiration!❤️
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for your kind remarks. Have fun getting back into your sewing.
Your review and instructions are so articulate and clear! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
This is the absolute best concise, detailed sewing guidance I’ve ever seen.
Yay, thank you!
Love how you make great things and present them. Thanks so much. You gave me some wonderful ideas!
Thanks so much! 😊
Go on and take the runway! That is so pretty and you are right you can do so much with that dress.
Oh my. This dress looks great on you. It reminds me of my favorite top I had in junior high. 😍
Oh wow, I purchased this pattern a year ago and haven't sewn it yet! Thank you for this video. I'm going to make it this week. Love your tee shirt!🤗🙂🙏
Great tutorial had this pattern a while not fitted a zip in stretch. You’ve given me the confidence to do so. You look amazing the dress a proper model….and those shoes🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
I love all your stylings.
I saw ur shirt and knew I wanted to see your site, WOW I was very impressed 👍,
Oh, thank you so much. I'm so glad you stopped by to visit with me. Please come back again. 💕
I just purchased the pattern yesterday. I love the leopard scarf vest combination. I’ve been neglecting my page because I got so involved with yours. ☺️ Thanks for being awesome.
Yaaayyy! I'm so glad you purchased the pattern. OMGoodness, I thought the scarf vest was cute too. Okay, you just made me laugh so hard about neglecting your page 🤣😂🤣 Well, I'm taking that as a compliment. Thank you, my sister! 💕
I didn’t think I’d sew a dress with a zipper in the front like this, but after seeing this video (and all the styling options) I’ve added this pattern to my sew list!!! 😀
Yeeesss! Let's Gooo, Shelly! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Absolutly elegant and chic 👏👏👏
Thank you! 😊
That dress is fabulous. It could be styled with a bolero jacket. A vest could be worn with it.
Yes, great styling options. I like it.
This is exactly the type of dress I’ve been searching for! Classic, modest, perfect length and an all-round feminine dress! Thank you for featuring it and for the fun ideas to give it a little pizzazz!! Well done Anita! 👏
You are so welcome! I agree. This is a classic style.
That dress looks so..... sharp. Thank you, thank you for demonstrating how you can orient a favorite fabric to determine if there's enough stretch for the pattern. Loved the fashion show!
You are so welcome!
Good Morning beautiful!!! This dress is amazing and you are wearing it my sister. I have NEVER sewn ANYTHING. I just got your book and I have so enjoyed the reading. So very sorry for your loss. So Thankful you’re doing well. I love your website and I think I’m taking your sewing class. I lost 40 pounds and have packed so many clothes that I need to get on my sewing machine I purchased 15 years ago and made NOTHING. Thank you for your channel. I’ll look into your class. God Bless you and your family ❤️
Thank you so much. Yes, please pull that machine out and let's have some fun. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the book. And I'm also glad you like the channel. God bless you and you family too.
Absolutely gorgeous dress. Love all the styling options, however I am a lover of animal prints, so yes that leopard print is may absolute favorite. Thank you for your inspiration, Anita.
I so love that you show how to style a finished garment.
Awesome! I'm so glad you like that because I enjoy sharing it. 🤗
Oh my...those heels :)
What a gracious woman you are. God has blessed you. Thank you.
Thank you so much, Kristen! Yes, He really has. I am grateful and humbled.
Amen 🙏 love that dress and your tshirt! 🥰
Thank you! 🤗
That was fun! Your pageant days are still paying off 😁 This makes me want to sew knits
Amy!!!!! Thank you so much. OMGosh! You remember that I did pageants??? That's just awesome! Thank you so much for being here, my SEW Sister! You just made my whole heart smile. 💕💕💕
Girl!!! You are working that dress!!!! Ya Look Good. This will be my go fly dress. When I fly I try to wear something easy and comfortable. Thanks!
Oh my gosh, YES! This would be a great dress to fly in because it is super comfortable.💕
The sentence on your t-shirt... I just love it ❤
Looks so comfortable and stylish.....inspiring!
Beautiful pattern
You look lovely in your dress Nice make!
You have a fantastic sense of style!
Thank you so much 💕
Oh wow.....that is a hot dress!
Gosh what a good video. You are an incredible stylist already.
Love, love, love!!! I'm an animal print girl, so I would love to see it with a leopard belt or shoes. Thanks for sharing!
Oooohhh, YES! The leopard belt and shoes would look fierce!
✨✨✨AWESOME✨✨✨review Ms. Anita❣️Your spirit of excellence shines through in everything you do.
Wow, thank you
Thank you Anita for sharing. I purchased the pattern today (01/15/22) and it was only $3.99, what a deal!
Yaaay, Trish! I'm so glad you were able to purchase the pattern on sale. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Fabulousity...I went looking for this pattern yesterday and they were all gone! I am determined to find it!
Oh no, Karen! Well, if you don't find it at the local stores, it's available on their website.
Love the dress Anita. I have a lacy blouse that I think would work good with that dress. I 'm planning on getting the pattern to make for myself. I'll let you know how it works. I love your site. You are a good teacher. I have been sewing since I was 13, but I haven't sown in about ten years. I am retired and I recently lost my husband. You have inspired me to start sewing again since I now have alot of time on my hand. Thank you.
Oh Stephanie, I'm so very sorry to hear about your husband. I'm sending you so much love, my sister because I'm familiar with that loss. Sewing has been very therapeutic for me and I'm glad to hear that you're getting back into it. Congratulations on your retirement. Welcome back to sewing, my sister.
Beautiful dress Anita! You make everything so classy! I love it every way you styled it.
Thank you so much! I'm gonna get a lot of wear from this dress.
Anita, I would copy your actions from A to Z if I was making this versatile and beautiful design from McCall's. Thank you for sharing your styling ideas.
Awesome! You're very welcome.
Wow, you look wonderful. You are such a inspiration for me, I thank you a lot!
Love and kisses from Berlin/ Germany👍💖
Thank you so much!
You have great fashion sense.🙂
Thank you, Venus!
lm so glad you made this dress. I purchased this pattern last summer and had not made it, but this looks great on you. I'l hoping for the same results. Now I can't wait to pick out my fabric. Thank you Anita.
You are so welcome! It's a great pattern. Have fun sewing your dress.
You did such a great job, it fits you so nice... I liked the look with the neck scarf.. it looked classy and didn't compete with the zipper.. keep up the great work... your an inspiration to us all.
Thank you so much!
Very good looking dress. I am impressed that the skirt hem is so even from the floor. I liked all your accessorizing with the basic dress.
Thank you so much 🤗
I made this with a camo jersey and love it! Very flattering dress!
Ooooohhhhh!!!!! Shirley, that sounds amazing!!! I just purchase a tan rib knit to make another one. It's a great dress.
Thanks Anita! Can't wait for the sew-along!💞
You're very welcome!
i would wear red belt and red shoes and hat. I would match up with polka dots. love it
Beautiful and classy lady. You did a fabulous job. Love all your accessories… you look wonderful
Thank you so much!
Anita thanks for your tutorial on this pattern dress, I have a hard time finding the right type of knit fabric to buy, you hit on point. I love that hat!! Thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome!
Anita you are wearing that hat Luv it great video thank you for sharing. The dress is amazing.
Thanks so much
It looks stunning on you! Thanks for the walk through on the pattern, especially the part about the zipper length. Love your channel!
You're very welcome, Andrea! I'm glad you found this to be helpful.
So lovely. Love simple classic bling. So very nice. I have ordered this pattern and looking into the rib knit. Thank you!
I need a love button for your channel.
You are so welcome! Oh my goodness! You're making my heart smile.
I'm new to your channel and love every minute of being here. I love the dress I would wear it with a blue belt my favorite color with a silver buckle to match the zipper pull.
Hi Jean! Thank you for being here. The blue belt would look fabulous!
Go girl! I like all the ways you styled it! I liked the belt. It added that cinch to the waist. I would keep to silver jewelry because of the silver zipper. Those black zipper shoes are sooo perfect! Gotta love it!😁💖
Thank you so much, Cheryl! Yes, the shoes just set if off!!!
Hi Anita I made this dress in a leopard 🐆 print with the zipper in the back. I love this dress. Be warned that on a windy day the wide flair of the dress can leave you exposed. It happened to me but I was wearing black opaque tights. IJS 🤣
Oh my goodness! This dress in leopard print sounds amazing! Thanks for the windy day tip. 😂
Long boots and leggings to pair for a warm winter outfit. It looks so great. That fabric was perfect
Yes, yes, YES! That's perfect for the winter. 🤗
I love the pattern and the beautiful fabric choice nailed!!..each of your styling was just perfect can’t wait to sew this pattern,Thank you.
You're very welcome. Have fun sewing your dress.
Love love love!!! Try a blazer with it. Try boots either black or red (if you have). But the hats you had were 🔥🔥🔥
Simply beautiful. I will make this dress
Ms Anita. I am going to get this pattern.. You go girl..
Lovely, classy and fabulous!
Thank you so much, Charisse! 💕
Lovely dress you inspired me to do more sewing. Wow! You matched it up to the tee. Those hats are amazing. Keep up the awesome work my sister. 🙏
Thank you so much! I will keep sewing and styling. 💕
Loved all the information and especially your runway looks.
Anita, you are super cute!!! I love ❤ your dress and the different ways that you've styled it. What a great idea to wear an animal print shawl with a belt. I thought it was a vest at first!! Clever!!! You are a fashionista!!! The dress would look great with a short faux leather jacket too...Happy sewing!! I love your shirt...I ordered the mug!!
Hi Patricia! Yes, I thought the scarf vest was a cute idea. And I love the idea of wearing it with a short leather jacket. I have one and I plan to wear it with the dress one day. Thanks for purchasing the mug. I appreciate your support.💕
Great videos, please keep teaching us!!!
Yes, I sure will. I enjoy teaching. 💕
I just love you and I love your shirt! You explain things so wonderfully and model them so well!
Bonnie!!! Oh, thank you so much. I'm very happy to hear that you are enjoying the videos.
I loved this video! The dress is perfect and I would style it with boots and maybe a cute colorful scarf.
Yes, I have a lot of scarves and I look forward to wearing them with the dress.
I love this dress
I live in FL so short sleeves are a must for me and cotton blends work best here. Love your sew alongs… on my way to Joann’s now to pick up material 😊❤
Yaaayyy!!! So glad you will be joining the Sew Along! 🤗 Have fun sewing your dress.
Anita. I like the scarf front version but the zipper pulled down is a better look for you. I hope that was a scarf .
Hi Denise! Yes, it was a scarf and I like it better with the zipper down too.
A Super Seamstress and A Super Model!
Thank you so much, Bridget!
Love that T shirt
It so cute!!