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Oct 17, 2014
1 min

NEW TUTORIAL! DIY LEATHER SKIRT

Hi Darlings, as promised here is the NEW TUTORIAL on the asymmetrical ASYMMETRICAL LEATHER SKIRT! This skirt is fire and breeze to learn and to make. We draft the pattern from measurements and sew it up in a flash. The step by step video tutorial is available HERE on the Big Cartel shop. *Note: Purchases made on big cartel will not be visible in your Mimi G Style account. To purchase the tutorial and have it listed in previous purchases you must order HERE. Happy Friday!! #DI

Oct 16, 2014
1 min

#TBT Post Striped DIY Dress

Hi Darlings, I must admit that I am a big fan of “Throwback Thursdays” mainly because it gives me time to catch up on things while still posting for those who never saw the original post or are new to the blog. This dress was one of my favorite DIY’s, I made it a few years back using an old Butterick pattern which was a huge, matronly pattern that I ended up modifying so much I was better off drafting it from scratch. Now that I have the T-shirt Maxi Tutorial and the Fall Dre

Sep 15, 2014
2 min

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 my pastor, I was again given confirmation of everything that has been happening in our lives. We are going through a MAJOR change in the next week and although I have yet to post about it, I will soon. When we make decisions we pray, wait for confirmation and then move full steam ahead, LOL! We are all so excited, but there is so much to do

Sep 8, 2014
1 min

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 did however want to share this DIY dress and pattern review which I had hoped to post on Friday but didn’t get a chance to edit the pics. So on to this dress….I made V9021 last week out of this nonstretch knit fabric that was supposed to be my wearable muslin. I wasn’t sure if I was going to like the sleeves so I figured I would make it and

Sep 4, 2014
2 min

#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 in December of 2012 and it’s still in my closet. Although I purge my closet every season to make room for more DIY’s I won’t ever let go of this baby. It’s flattering, black, has a great neckline and it’s fully lined. Below is the initial pattern review I did. Pattern HERE / Fabric HERE /Shoes (old) Pattern Description: Misses Dress Vogue 8

Aug 17, 2014
2 min

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 so I could sew something up. I even took home a little extra just so I could have it on hand for something else. It is rare for a print to make me so happy but when it does I buy it in every color way it comes in. I have made this pattern V8825 before in a lovely purple ITY knit and since I have been meaning to make it again in a floral print

Jul 23, 2014
1 min

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 dress is from last weeks Variety Poker 2014 Celebrity Event that Randy and I attend yearly. We had a great time, like we do every year, but this time I had Adrienne here. It was nice to be able to share that with her. This wrap dress is so cute and comfy but I can’t remember where in the world I saw the fabric first. As for today….I am heading

Jun 16, 2014
2 min

DIY Neon Pink Dress + Pattern Review

Hi Darlings, I am so EXCITED that the new website issues have been fixed, and we are up and running. I have so much catching up to do due to the almost week delay, so I thank you for your patience in advance. This website has been months in the making, and I am so proud of it. If you are ever in need of an amazing app developer or web designer, please make sure to visit Demarus at www.phreshapps.com and tell him Mimi sent you. Aside from being stoked about posting on the new

Jun 2, 2014
2 min

DIY White Pique Dress+ Pattern Review

Hi Darlings, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Today’s post is a look at the dress I made Saturday night for church on Sunday. I started the dress at around 2pm and finished just after 11pm with a 2 hour break to eat dinner and hang with the family. The dress is by Maggy London for Butterick and I LOVE it! It is such a great dress and I already know I am making it again. I used a great white pique fabric (info below) and the full review of the pattern is below. DIY Dres

May 22, 2014
1 min

DIY Swimsuit Sew-Along

Hi Darlings, I leave you today with the new DIY tutorial as part of my collaboration with Michael Levine. You can find the step by step sewing tutorial with modifications on the Michael Levine Blog HERE and of course you will find links to the suggested swimwear fabrics, pics and coupon code. Mimi G Style Pink Leopard Two Piece Swimsuit #DIY #FreeTutorial #Swimsuit

May 20, 2014
1 min

Pretty In Pink + Fabric Link

Hi Darlings, First let me say that Adrienne and I are so thankful for the amount of love you guys show Stitched9. So, last week we added a new item on the site that sold out so fast I didn’t even have time to post it here on the blog! it was the fastest sell out we have had with a less than 10 hour blowout. So even though the dress is not available on Stitched9 at the moment I wanted to share the pics of my test dress (in pink) and the final dress in a floral print. The dress

Apr 7, 2014
1 min

DIY Blue Flounce Dress + Steve Madden Heels

Hi Darlings!!!! Did you miss me? Well, I missed you, and I could not wait to get back home to my family and of course to all of you. I had a wonderful time in Miami and met some great people that will be in life for a long time. I did manage to make several things before I left to Miami but with all the craziness that went on I hardly got to wear them so instead I will be sharing my “What I Would Have Worn” looks this week, on the blog. This blue dress will look familiar to s

Mar 24, 2014
1 min

DIY Maxi Dress Tutorial!

Hi Darlings! Happy Monday. I sent the weekend filming and trying to catch up on the little things that seem to get put aside during the week like painting my nails, shaving my legs and hanging up the pile of clothes that somehow ended up on my closet room floor lol. Todays TUTORIAL is brought to you by Michael Levine Fabrics as part of our collaboration so hurry now to their BLOG to view the FREE tutorial. I see this dress being a summer staple for me in every color! I also l

Mar 19, 2014
1 min

DIY Neon Pink Wrap Dress + Steve Madden Heels

Hi Darlings! I am so excited to be heading to Miami in a few weeks as a speaker at Hispanicize 2014. I have a lot of sewing to do for my trip, so I better get busy. Today’s dress may look familiar because I made up this pattern (M6884) a few weeks ago HERE; it is such a great pattern and so quick to make. I have been having issues with my sewing mojo and so when that happens I try to make something quick and easy to help get my mojo going again. The fabric is just fantastic!!

Mar 10, 2014
2 min

DIY Skirt Inspired By Dolce & Gabbana + Pattern Review of Burda 6955

Hi Darlings! I hope you all had an enjoyable weekend. I was able to spend time at the mall with my 16 year old, Lexi. We had such a good time trying on shoes, eating junk and laughing; it’s always so much fun to hang out with the girls because the amount of words they manage to squeeze into a day of chatting is astounding. I literally don’t have to say a single word the entire time and just listen as they share every detail of every moment with me, and I wouldn’t have it any

Mar 6, 2014
1 min

DIY Dress + Leopard Heeled Sandals

Hi Darlings! Today’s look is DIY but an old one, I made and reviewed this dress in 2012, and I have only worn it once. I thought I had given the dress away long ago, but I must have really liked it and decided to keep it. I try to recycle my clothing as much as possible by giving it to charity, the girls at church, friends, but now and then I make something that I must keep. How good are you guys at purging? DIY Dress V8787 / Fabric Options HERE or HERE / Steve Madden Heeled

Feb 18, 2014
1 min

DIY Floral Knit Dress

Hi Darlings! I am traveling again this week so I have been trying to put things in order before leaving. I was going through my closet and found this dress! I made almost two years ago. I LOVE this dress because the fabric is just so divine! as a matter of fact if you live in Atlanta there is a fabric store called Fine Fabrics and they had a few rolls of this fabric when I was last there. Mine came from Gorgeous Fabrics at the time. I love the print because it works all year

Feb 17, 2014
2 min

DIY Flounce Dress + Pattern Review B5985

Hi Darlings! I am running a little late with today’s post because I woke up a little under the weather and had a slow start to my day. I also made a very big decision today and so my mind has been in a million places (a wonderful decision). I am also so excited to announce that I am already SOLD OUT! for the 3rd Annual Mimi G Sewing, Fashion & Style Conference 2014! In less than 3 days we are not only sold out but OVER SOLD so I am in the midst of getting a larger space, lol!

Feb 12, 2014
2 min

1 Skirt 3 Looks! DIY Pencil Skirt

Hi Darlings! You guys know that my style changes depending on my mood, as most people. So I thought I would do a 3 look post to show how my look can vary depending on my mood and how easy it is to do with on simple black pencil skirt that you can make yourself in under an hour! If you ever wanted to learn to sew and found it to be confusing, boring or just daunting you should FIRST try my FREE Pencil Skirt Tutorial!! This is the easiest, fastest and most gratifying DIY you ca