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Welcome to my blog! I am a lover of many things so here you will often find me writing about sewing, shoe making, cooking, fashion, and even business topics, tips, and advice.


DIY Mimi G Skirt And Tee
Hi Darlings, Today is a big day for us here at the Goodwin household. We are MOVING!! Yep, we are headed back to the midwest and are so...
Sep 24, 20141 min read


Stitched9 FLASH SALE!!
Hi Darlings, I am logging on to share that STITCHED9’s most requested item is back! The Off The Shoulder Maxi is now back in the store...
Sep 24, 20141 min read


I’M A BADDIE LEATHER SKIRT
Hi Darlings, Happy Tuesday! and thank you so much for the support of my NEW TUTORIAL. I posted it yesterday HERE so if you missed it make...
Sep 22, 20141 min read


DIY FLORAL TOP + PATTERN REVIEW V8977
Hi Darlings! TGIF. I woke up with a headache this morning after going to bed without drinking coffee, if you don’t already know I drink...
Sep 19, 20142 min read


DIY Distressed Denim Skirt + Pattern Review
Hi Darlings, I just finished posting this months project for Michael Levine Fabrics. I had such a old time filming it because not only I...
Sep 17, 20141 min read


MIMI G 2013 LOOKBOOK
Hi Darlings, It was recently brought to my attention that the Look Book for 2013 was never placed back in the store after we launched the...
Sep 17, 20141 min read


Easy DIY Pullover Dress + Pattern Review
Hi Darlings, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! We have been pretty busy over here. Yesterday at church, as I sat there listening to...
Sep 15, 20142 min read


DIY Dress + Pattern Review
Hi Darlings, I am in NY until Wednesday and I have a ton to share and post but today I am on the run and off to the Simplicity offices. I...
Sep 8, 20141 min read


#TBT Post: DIY Dress + Pattern Review
Hi Darlings, in honor of #TBT (Throwback Thursday) I am posting one of my all time favorite DIY looks. I made this dress using Vogue 8787...
Sep 4, 20142 min read


DIY Black Maxi Dress & Pattern Review
Hi Darlings, I hope you guys enjoyed your long weekend. I am so excited about the NYC pattern signing and meet and greet! with over 300...
Sep 2, 20141 min read


Easy Oversized DIY Knits
Hi Darlings, visit the Michael Levine blog to see my favorite trend for fall and easy ways to get the looks below using commercial...
Aug 29, 20141 min read


DIY One Shoulder Dress #FBF
Hi Darlings and TGIF! In the spirit of #FBF (Flashback Friday) I decided to wear one of my favorite DIYÂ dresses, McCall 6320Â from a few...
Aug 29, 20141 min read


Simplicity Patterns Online + Video Tutorials and Fabric Links!
Hi Darlings! I am so excited to see all the Instagram pics, Facebook tags and twitter mentions of the patterns finally arriving at...
Aug 19, 20142 min read


DIY Floral Print Dress + Pattern Review V8825
Hi Darlings, When I was at Michael Levine last week I saw this floral fabric and was smitten! I had them cut me a few yards immediately...
Aug 17, 20142 min read


Simplicity Jumpsuit Sew-Along
Hi Darlings, it’s time for my Mimi G for Michael Levine Collaboration project! Make sure to head over to the Michael Levine blog HERE to...
Jul 30, 20141 min read


DIY Pink Dress + Pattern Review M6988
Hi Darlings, I have had such little time to sew for myself, and that is so not cool! lol so I took some time out last week to make myself...
Jul 29, 20142 min read


Floral Print Wrap Dress + The Regal Maxi Is Back!
Hi Darlings, I know I owe you guys some outfit pics so now that the conference is over I can catch up and start posting pics lol. This...
Jul 23, 20141 min read


FRONT SLIT MAXI: KELLY H.
Hi Darlings, I am starting to get butterflies in my tummy in anticipation of the conference 😉 and before I sign off for the next few...
Jul 15, 20141 min read


DIY Colorful Maxi Dress + Pattern Review
Hi Darlings, you ever get those days where nothing fits? I promise you that during mother natures visit I gain so much water weight that...
Jul 11, 20142 min read


DIY Black & White Sheath
Hi Darlings and happy Monday! We are actually on the road this week having a family vacation of sorts. We love a good road trip, so we...
Jun 30, 20141 min read
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