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Aug 2, 2017
1 min

NEW MIMI G STYLE PDF PATTERN!

HI DARLINGS! I am so excited about this pattern and I have made it about 5 times already, LOL! It is perfect for so many fabrics and it’s such an easy sew. It’s just 33 pages but tapes up really quickly. If you are new to PDF patterns you can check out THIS video as a guide to printing, taping and cutting. You also get a print shop copy which you can take to a local printer. You can also use online sources that print PDF patterns inexpensively like PDFPlotting.com and Bluepri

Jul 12, 2017
1 min

BOHO INSPIRED WIDE LEG JUMPSUIT

HI DARLINGS! Today is an #OOTD day. I bought this boho inspired jumpsuit last week at FREEPEOPLE and I love it so much. On Saturday I wore it to see SHEILA E. in concert and had a wonderful time. It’s comfy, light, and I love a great boho look! I’m trying to “me make” more of my wardrobe like I use to so now when I buy I usually plan to copy it and make more for myself, lol. This jumpsuit is definitely one of those items I plan to copy 😉 We all love a good jumpsuit. STYLE IT

Jun 22, 2016
1 min

DIY DRAFTED FLORAL JUMPSUIT

HI DARLINGS! Okay I already know you guys are gonna ask me about what pattern i used how I made it etc. but I don’t have anything to show you because I used a vintage jumpsuit I found at the secondhand store and created a pattern. I posted it about it on INSTAGRAM a few weeks back. The original jumpsuit was too short and was a bit small, it had some damages to the fabric but I liked it enough that I knew I could cut it up, draft a new pattern and make myself one that fit grea

Jun 10, 2016
1 min

DIY Tutorial: Men’s Shirt Into Off Shoulder Button Up

Hi Darlings, I had another readers request! I was asked to make a video tutorial of this existing pinterest pin. The young lady who asked said she couldn’t find a a video tut she liked for this so I thought I would recreate it for her. This is SUPER easy… I hope you enjoy the video (click the play button above) I wore my shirt with my ZARA SKINNY JEANS and my STEVE MADDEN BOOTIES. I rocked an old FOREVER 21 necklace and my TOM FORD sunnies. SaveSave #DIY #mensshirt #sewing #t

Jun 6, 2016
1 min

DIY TWO PIECE + PATTERN REVIEW

HELLO DARLINGS! I am getting so excited about my trip to NY. I have been trying to get some travel sewing done and hopefully can post pics of those pieces next week. This two piece is from two different patterns. My top is SIMPLICITY 8128 and my skirt is NEW LOOK 6456 both pattern reviews are below. The fabric is a really great Linen polka dot print I got from THE FABRIC STORE 136 S. La Brea Ave, LA California 90036 – Ph: (323) 931-8300 la@thefabricstoreusa.com Pattern Sizin

May 18, 2016
1 min

DIY Halter Dress + Pattern Review B5886

HI DARLINGS! I give away most of my DIY clothes every season unless it’s a piece I really love so when I was going through my closet the other day I found this little number that I made about two years ago. I love this dress so much so I wore it out the other day and photographed it again. It was a little more snug in the waist than I remember, LOL! but it fit. The original pattern review is below along with fabric options. I wore my STEVE MADDEN HEELS and some FOREVER 21 SUN

May 12, 2016
1 min

DIY FLUTTER TOP + LEOPARD BOOTIES

HI DARLINGS! OMG I can’t believe how many students signed up to the SEW IT! ACADEMY in just two days…My mind is blown and I could almost burst into tears. It’s so great and I am so thankful for how excited everyone is. This is the last week to sign up for the special rate of $9.97 a month so if you haven’t done so yet or haven’t told your friends who keep asking you to make stuff for them (LOL) send them over to the SITE asap… you have until May 16th and then I am closing the

Apr 29, 2016
1 min

MY APRIL FABRIC HAUL

HI DARLINGS! I had a little fun yesterday picking fabrics at THE FABRIC STORE in Los Angeles. The fabric haul video below has all my picks and what I plan to do with them. I have posted about this little shop of gorgeousness several times but in case you missed it info is below. If you are local feel free to drop in and tell em Mimi G sent you 😉 if you are not local, no worries…email or call them and refer to this post and they will help you with your order and shipping. *fa

Apr 27, 2016
1 min

MODIFIED VERSION OF MY SIMPLICITY #8123 PATTERN

HI DARLINGS! So yesterday I wrote about the modifications I was making to my SIMPLICITY #8123 PATTERN (in stores now at Joann, Walmart, Hobby Lobby etc.) as I mentioned yesterday I love being able to modify patterns to get more than the looks shown on the envelopes so I expect the same even from my own designs. I wanted a maxi length dress with pockets and gathers at the waist so I did exactly just that and showed the STEPS TO MODIFY HERE. I hope to see your modifications! an

Apr 26, 2016
2 min

TIPSY TUESDAY: TURNING MY #8123 PATTERN INTO A MAXI

HI DARLINGS! I wanted to share a quick modification of one of my SUMMER PATTERNS #8123. I always design with modifications in mind…meaning I design a pattern with other options that I know I can share with you guys on the blog to give you even more from my patterns. This modification is on making VIEW B into a maxi skirt with a gathered waist and pockets. I plan to post my full look tomorrow so you can see the finished dress but today I thought I would share the steps I took

Apr 25, 2016
2 min

DIY STRIPED WRAP DRESS + PATTERN REVIEW 8896

HI DARLINGS! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I am so excited about the next few months because of course there is the conference coming up in July, the SEW IT! Online School launching next month, with Mother’s Day, and the kids getting out of school. There is so much planning to do! This weekend I had a little time to sew something up so I pulled out a pattern that has been on my to sew list for some time. This is V8896 and although it doesn’t look like much on the en

Apr 20, 2016
1 min

DIY Geometric Dress w/ My Simplicity #8123

HI DARLINGS! I can’t believe it is already Wednesday…it seems like my days keep getting shorter and shorter. As if I didn’t have enough to do already with my businesses I have been working so much on the beginner sewing course for SEW IT! I am really excited about it and I want to make sure you will love it. I made this dress doing the video tutorial for my #8123 SIMPLICITY PATTERN and figured I would wear it and post a few pics because I love this fabric and have had it for

Apr 14, 2016
1 min

3 Tank Tops One Color-Blocked Dress

HI DARLINGS! My apologies for not posting yesterday. I wanted to post my usual Wednesday YouTube tutorial but I didn’t get to it in time and before I knew it my day was half gone. I think it was better anyway because now it’s closer to the weekend and you can get started making something cute to wear, lol! This DIY Tutorial below is SUPER easy! and since you guys have responded so well to the easy and fast t-shirt refashions I thought I would give you one more before moving o

Apr 11, 2016
1 min

DIY Floor Length Tunic + Pattern Review S8094

HI DARLINGS! Happy Monday… Today’s DIY is from a super easy SIMPLICITY PATTERN #8094 and this fantastic terry knit I picked up at THE FABRIC STORE (video haul HERE) This is also the fabric shown in last weeks “TIPSY TUESDAY” on HOW TO MATCH STRIPES I wore my DIY tunic with THESE ZARA JEANS and my Tom Ford sunnies. The shoes are a find at Marshalls a few years back. The pattern review os below… xoxo Pattern Sizing: I cut the 6 Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern

Apr 6, 2016
1 min

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 so easy and fun to make! You just need 2 T-shirts and some elastic. Measure elastic loosely around your waist and again under your arm to your shoulder. You will need at least 1/2″ wide elastic for this project. I got my t-shirts at Target for $5.00 each but you can use any t-shirts you may have on hand at home. BABY LOCK / SIMPLICITY / EVI

Apr 5, 2016
1 min

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 etc. I have been looking through your comments and requests to pick out things to cover. I have received several requests on matching stripes so I thought this would be the perfect time since I am working on a new top and using stripes… This is my method for getting perfectly matched stripes. First thing to know is the best way get perfect s

Apr 4, 2016
1 min

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 weeks back and I knew I did not want any seam lines ruining the amazing watercolor floral print so when I saw V1496 I knew it was going to be perfect. Unfortunately, I could not find this rayon/blend fabric online but if you call the store they might be able to locate it for you. I did a pattern review below for you as usual. Pattern Sizing: I

Mar 31, 2016
1 min

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 (Babylock and Evite) we are going to have an amazing time and great giveaways/prizes! REGISTER HERE if you haven’t already, I only have a few seats left. Okay this DIY two piece is at least 3 years old. I made it using my FREE 30 MIN PENCIL SKIRT TUTORIAL and MCCALL 6754 View C. I used a STRIPED KNIT fabric and created the chevron pattern by pl

Mar 8, 2016
1 min

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, CA and I had such a wonderful time. I met some really excited and motivated bloggers looking to advance in their career and I always get such pleasure from sharing as much as i can to help them. Since we were in such a lovely area (Long Beach is beautiful) I decided to take some pics of my look. This skirt is a DIY from many moons ago… I wo

Mar 1, 2016
1 min

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 you are on the East coast… Now that I got that out of the way here is a pattern review of a go to TNT pattern, McCall 6886. Pattern Description: Close-fitting, pullover dresses have neckline variations, and stitched hems. Pattern Sizing: I cut size 6 Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done? Yes Were th