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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.


Fast, Easy & Free Valentines Day Dress Tutorial
Hi Darlings! I wanted to do something fast and easy for you guys to whip up over the weekend if you need a last minute Valentine’s Day...
Feb 5, 20161 min read


DIY Faux Wrap Dress + Pattern Review Burda 6829
Hi Darlings! Happy Wednesday… Today I thought I would share my recent DIY Faux Wrap Dress made from BURDA 6829 pattern and this cool...
Feb 3, 20162 min read


DIY Matching Top & Skirt
Hi Darlings, I am so happy you guys like the blog look and format. Like I wrote yesterday there will be a few more things I will be...
Jan 26, 20161 min read


DIY Buffalo Plaid Coat + DIY Clutch
Hi Darlings! I am OBSESSED with this BUFFALO PLAID and this jacket is now my new best friend. I picked this gorgeous fabric at MICHAEL...
Jan 12, 20161 min read


DIY Holiday Dress Sew Along
Hi Darlings, I am thrilled that Christmas is almost here! It is such a happy time for me because I get to see all my children in one...
Dec 17, 20151 min read


It’s Back: DIY Sequin Skirt Free Tutorial
Hi Darlings! I thought I would bring back an old post from 2013.. It was a favorite of mine and many others and it happens to have a FREE...
Dec 11, 20151 min read


MY PROJECT RUNWAY BEHIND THE SCENES RECAP + GIVEAWAY
Hi Darlings! I was so excited to see myself Project Runway Junior last night. I had such an amazing time working with Tim and the kids so...
Dec 4, 20153 min read


DIY PLAID COAT + MY PROJECT RUNWAY JR. APPEARANCE
Hi Darlings, As I mentioned yesterday I am on the road and have had the worst two days of travel, lol! Cancelled flights, delayed flights...
Dec 3, 20152 min read


DIY V-NECK STRIPED DRESS
Hi Darlings, I am traveling today but just had to post my latest DIY dress. This is going to be a TNT (Tried and True) M6886 pattern to...
Dec 1, 20151 min read


NEW MIMI G FOR STYLEARC DRESS PATTERN!
Hi Darlings, Before I get on to this amazing dress pattern don’t forget that my BLOGGING 101 COURSE is on SALE for only $15!!! For the...
Nov 25, 20151 min read


How To Create A DIY Lining For A Pattern
Hi Darlings! I am sorta gonna tease you today because I am posting how I create lining for patterns when they don’t have linings but I am...
Nov 3, 20153 min read


#TBT DIY Plaid Poncho
Hi Darlings! I am traveling today so I am leaving you with a favorite “Throw back Thursday” post. This poncho is super easy to make and...
Oct 29, 20151 min read


DIY Little Gold Dress + Pattern Review
Hi Darlings! This DIY has certainly gotten its use around here. In case you don’t recognize this lovely piece it is the freebie sew-along...
Oct 28, 20151 min read


DIY Crepe De Chine Top + Pattern Review
Hi Darlings! I love this DIY Draped Top so much I am cutting out another one today. It was pretty easy to put together once my brain...
Oct 26, 20151 min read


DIY Dropped Shoulder Dress Styled For Fall
Hi Darlings and Happy Monday! Today’s #OOTD is a re-style of my most recent STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL. I love this dress for so many reasons...
Oct 19, 20151 min read


DIY Hunter Green Off The Shoulder Dress
Hi Darlings and happy hump day! I am back to back DIY’s this week, lol. This should look familiar to you guys because it’s my OFF THE...
Sep 23, 20151 min read


DIY Red Knit Dress + Pattern Review M7243
Hi Darlings, Happy Tuesday… I am getting ready to leave town again soon and have been in need of some new dresses, so I took to my...
Sep 22, 20152 min read


DIY Denim Button Up Shirt + Pattern Review B7136
Pattern Description: Shirts and blouses in line with the current trend. Vintage designs, mainly in white, with prints, or collars and...
Sep 14, 20151 min read


WANNA LEARN TO SEW WITH MIMI G?
Hi Darlings and Happy Friday!! Today I am taking a minute to answer questions I am continuously asked about learning to sew. I am so...
Sep 5, 20155 min read


DIY Sweater Dress + Sew Along
Hi Darlings! I made the top version of this last week (have yet to post it) but after making it I thought it would be awesome as a mini...
Aug 27, 20151 min read
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