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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...