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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

Mar 30, 2016
1 min

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 eyes peeled. I LOVE this summer pattern so much and although I made it in an eyelet this can be made from so many different fabrics including knits and even a lightweight denim. They will be available at your local Joann, Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Hancock and everywhere else patterns are sold, including online. There will be sew-along videos too as

Mar 28, 2016
1 min

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 Wednesday I will post the SECOND DESIGN from my summer collection. They start hitting stores mid April so keep your eyes peeled. I LOVE my summer patterns so much and although I made it in stretch sateen and a lightweight denim this can be made from so many different fabrics including knits, eyelets, lace and more. They will be available at

Mar 15, 2016
1 min

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 just had to say that aside from MY SIMPLICITY patterns I always look forward to the release of Cynthia’s designs. I decided to make it in RED PONTE because I love the way red looks on me and I figure why not stand out like a stop sign, lol. If you don’t have this pattern go get it! The PONTE I used was great weight which worked perfectly to ho

Jan 5, 2016
1 min

DIY Army Green Jumpsuit + Simplicity Pattern Giveaway!

Hi Darlings! Happy Tuesday… How have you been adjusting to the new year and having to write 2016 lol? I started my year by making my MIMI G FOR SIMPLICITY JUMPSUIT PATERN #8060. I got this fabric at THE FABRIC STORE but unfortunately it was the last bit on the bolt. Since my fabric is not available anymore here are some army green options… HERE, HERE, HERE. STYLE IT:I wore my jumpsuit with a layered necklace from Forever 21 (option here), H&M Earrings, Steve Madden sunnies an

Dec 8, 2015
1 min

DIY Shirt Dress + Pattern Review S8014

Hi Darlings, I am getting ready to film this week so you have some DIY projects to do during the Christmas break 😉 Today however I am posting my Simplicity #8014 DIY Dress which I am in love with. I initially was going to make the dress out of a chambray but when I came across this striped textured fabric I knew it would love amazing. The fabric is from The Fabric Store…you can read about them HERE I don’t know if they have any more of this fabric left but you can call or em

Nov 11, 2015
2 min

COMING SOON! MY SIMPLICITY PRE-SPRING PATTERN #2

Hi Darlings! Before I get started on today’s post I wanted to share something I am really excited to be a part of. I am always so inspired by the stories that make up our lives and when I read about the Kathy Davis Brand I knew I had to join in on this mission.What began over 25 years ago with a handful of greeting cards is becoming a way of life. Founder Kathy Davis launched her business from a drawing table in the corner of her bedroom. A newly divorced mom of two, instead

Aug 17, 2015
1 min

DIY Belted Tunic + Pants Simplicity 1019

Hi Darlings! I know some of you are wondering where I was last week…I took an unexpected blogging break. Life has been a little crazy for me and although I am full of positive outlooks and always try to keep negativity far from my inner circle sometimes it just takes a toll on me. I don’t always share my personal life on the blog because some things are truly meant to be handled within your home… and making things public can sometimes make things more difficult. I just needed

Apr 16, 2015
1 min

Mimi G Simplicity Patterns

Hi Darlings! I couldn’t wait to be able to post these new summer patterns. I am so excited to bring you a super fab and stylish one piece swimsuit and these amazing jumpers! I will be living in these all summer. The patterns will begin shipping to stores next week so keep your eyes out at Joann, Hancock, Hobby Lobby, Walmart and anywhere else Simplicity Patterns are sold. Here is a look at the patterns and I can’t believe I am in a swimsuit on the cover *hides behind couch* I

Feb 26, 2015
1 min

New Mimi G Pattern #1159 Dress

Hi Darlings! Oh my goodness you are all so amazing, I can’t even believe how supportive you guys are, I am so thankful! The release of the new patterns was just a week ago and they are already on backorder and selling fast in stores, it’s so cool how much has happened in such a short amount of time. I also don’t even think I posted about the feature in Sew Stylish Magazine! did you guys see it? This is another version of my new #mimig4simplicity pattern #1159 in the short ver

Feb 25, 2015
1 min

Ponte Knit Suit Simplicity 1167

Hi Darlings, This is yet another version of my #mimig4simplicity Pattern #1167 in a Ponte Knit. It is so comfortable! The orange color is so fab and the leopard print knit was perfect for the tank in my pattern. You can find the pattern online HERE and at your local Joann, Hancock Fabrics, Hobby, Lobby, Walmart and any where else Simplicity patterns are sold……and of course there are FREE sew-along videos too. Ponte Knit Fabrics HERE / Knit Prints HERE #1167 #ponteknit #sewalo

Feb 19, 2015
1 min

New! Mimi G For Simplicity #1159

Hi Darlings, I am so excited that my #mimig4simplicity patterns have started arriving in stores!!! They are already online HERE and HERE and of course the step-by-step sew-along videos can be found HERE and HERE. I love this dress so much and it’s so fun to make in different fabrics. I think even a layered chiffon would be amazing too. I used this striped woven poly fabric I found at Hancock. I think the black and white stripe is so elegant. The dress can be totally casual in

Feb 16, 2015
1 min

New! Mimi G For Simplicity Leather Look

Hi Darlings!!! I hate to tease you with my new patterns since they have not yet started shipping to stores but they will soon (this month for sure) but I just had to show my current take on it. My Simplicity Pattern #1167 is a Pants/Short Suit with Tank. This look has so many possibilities. I know that when it hits stores this month you guys will love it. Of course as with the other patterns in my #mimig4simplicity collection there will also be free step-by-step video sew-alo

Feb 5, 2015
2 min

DIY Simplicity Dress + Pattern Review S1325

Hi Darlings! I hope you had a wonderful start to your week. I am getting so excited about the conference and also about my new spring pattern release. I have worked so hard over the last few months on new projects and sites that I am over the moon with what we have in store for you this year. I also will be making a cross country tour teaching on the business of blogging and starting, running and branding a creative business so those cities will be posted mid March. On to my

Jan 15, 2015
1 min

VELVET TURTLENECK DRESS

Hi Darlings! Well I am finally back home….at least for a week or two before I need to leave again. I was playing around with THIS Stretch Velvet Fabric I found at Michael Levine and decided that I would make a dress from my Simplicity pattern #1283 Crop Top pattern. (make sure you use my coupon code “MIMI10” for 10% off your fabric purchases when you check out at Michael Levine’s online store www.lowpricefabric.com) I just used my hip curve ruler and really just added length

Jan 7, 2015
1 min

Monochromatic Look + Flared Mimi G Pants

Hi Darlings! Okay I am on my way to LA so today’s post is just about my awesome red pants and cool monochromatic look lol. These are made from my Simplicity Pattern #1283. The pattern is designed for double knits but you know I always design with options in mind. I knew when I designed these for Simplicity that I would be making them in a stretch woven too. I used a super stretch denim found HERE and I cut out the pattern one size larger than I normally would and just fit the

Nov 6, 2014
1 min

#TBT Post DIY Black On Black Look

Hi Darlings! Here is today’s #TBT post. I am on the road so I had to steal a little wifi from some remote town in the middle of no where just to post this, lol! The pants I have on are from Gertie’s pattern B5895 which I love. The crop top is self drafted but now you can make it using my Simplicity Pattern #1283 and just not do the turtleneck unless you want to of course. I love the fabric I used! it is so spongy for lack of a better word, lol and it feels really great. ML do

Sep 24, 2014
1 min

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 excited. The last of the furniture has made it on to the truck and we will be hitting the road. I can’t wait until the season starts changing, the leaves, the snow, the beauty! I have missed the midwest so much, and although we have been in LA over 20 years I am looking forward to going back. I am also really excited that I can actually make

Sep 11, 2014
2 min

Mimi G Takes Brooklyn! Photos + Recap

Hi Darlings, I a so glad to be home! It was such a busy week in NYC, and I was beat. I had meetings all the way up until our car picked us to head to JFK, but I can’t complain one bit because it was an AMAZING trip! We had an amazing time during the Mimi G for Simplicity Pattern Signing; I had a great time at the Essence Street Style Awards, and then I had a few other meetings I can’t share just yet. I did meet with the Simplicity team to go over a few things for next season…

Aug 19, 2014
2 min

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 stores. They have already started arriving in stores across the US including Joann, Hancock, Walmart, Hobby Lobby and more. Over the next week or two they will be everywhere so don’t worry if your local store has not yet received them. Also, if your store has already sold out (many have) simply request that they restock! If you don’t have a store