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Apr 6, 20161 min read

DIY TUTORIAL: TWO T-SHIRTS ONE DRESS

HI DARLINGS! I have been doing my very best to bring you a project every week and this week I couldn’t wait to post because this dress is...

Apr 5, 20161 min read

TIPSY TUESDAY: HOW TO MATCH UP PERFECT STRIPES

HI DARLINGS! Ok I decided I am going to call this day Tipsy Tuesday…it just sounds fun! Since this day is about tips, tricks, techniques...

Apr 4, 20161 min read

DIY WATERCOLOR FLORAL DRESS + PATTERN REVIEW V1496

HI DARLINGS! I could not wait to wear this dress! I have been so involved with this print since I picked it up at Michael Levine a few...

Mar 31, 20161 min read

DIY Striped Two Piece + Top Pattern Review

Hi Darlings, Tomorrow is the last day to get the EARLY BIRD RATE for this years conference and with two new amazing sponsors on board...

Mar 30, 20161 min read

Mimi G Summer Simplicity Pattern #2

HI DARLINGS! as promised here is my other NEW SUMMER PATTERN for SIMPLICITY! These babies start hitting stores mid April so keep your...

Mar 29, 20161 min read

TUESDAY TIPS: ADDING DIY GLAM TO A JACKET

HI DARLINGS! I have been obsessed with patches and pins and appliqués after watching so many of the runway shows for...

Mar 28, 20161 min read

MIMI G SIMPLICITY SUMMER PATTERN #1

HI DARLINGS! I am so excited to finally hare my NEW SUMMER PATTERNS for SIMPLICITY! Today I am sharing this amazing dress pattern and on...

Mar 24, 20161 min read

DIY DENIM SKIRT + PATTERN REVIEW BURDA 6796

Hi Darlings, I hope you are having a good week and are looking forward to the weekend. I wasn’t going to post today and tomorrow because...

Mar 22, 20161 min read

TUESDAY TIPS: DIY POCKET DESIGN

Hi Darlings, I get asked a lot about posting tips, tricks and design elements so I thought I would start a “Tuesday Tip” edition to the...

Mar 21, 20162 min read

DIY Dress That Almost Didn’t Make It!

Hi Darlings! Happy Monday to you all. Okay you know how I say that every season I clear my closet and really only keep items that I know...

Mar 18, 20161 min read

Recap + Tieko & Mimi TV

Hi Darlings, I wanted to do a quick recap of this week and also introduce you to TIEKO & MIMI TV. Last week Tieko and I added a a weekly...

Mar 15, 20161 min read

DIY Red Pants Suit + Pattern Review S8058

Hi Darlings, I LOVE THIS PATTERN!!!!!! Okay this CYNTHIA ROWLEY #8058 for Simplicity is EVERYTHING. The pattern review is below but I...

Mar 14, 20161 min read

My March Fabric Haul Video

Hi Darlings, I have done a little fabric shopping and couldn’t wait to film my haul video (click the play button above) to show you my...

Mar 10, 20161 min read

$5.99 TUTORIAL SALE! UNTIL SUNDAY 3/13

Hi Darlings, I had such a busy week I didn’t have time to create content for today so instead you get a TUTORIAL SALE! From now until...

Mar 9, 20161 min read

Opening Night Reception & Fashion Show Contest

Hi Darlings, If you purchased your ticket for this years conference on July 8-10th here in Los Angeles, CA. I hope you are excited and...

Mar 8, 20161 min read

DIY Tulip Skirt + Oversized Cropped Sweater

Hi Darlings! I hope you are enjoy this lovely Tuesday. Last week I mentioned that I was speaking at the We All Grow Summit in Long Beach,...

Mar 3, 20161 min read

DIY Embroidered Lace Skirt + Striped Top

Hi Darlings, Happy Thursday! I am so excited that I am headed to the #WeAllGrowSummit tomorrow to speak alongside Crafty Chica. Today...

Mar 1, 20161 min read

DIY V-Neck Fitted Dress + Pattern Review M6886

Hi Darlings, I will start by saying that I totally understand if you are currently cussing at me for being in 80 degree weather in LA if...

Feb 24, 20161 min read

FREEBIE DIY PILLOWCASE TUTORIAL

Hi Darlings! I have been meaning to do a few home item tutorials so when a reader request came in for a PILLOWCASE TUTORIAL I thought...

Feb 19, 20162 min read

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Hi Darlings, It’s finally time…YAY!!! I am sure you noticed that all week we have been posting all about the conference and sharing...