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Jan 12, 2016
1 min

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 LEVINE a few days ago… You can find it HERE. I used that same MCCALL pattern I used for my “burberry-esque” coat I made in December…you can see that POST HERE. I made one slight modification to the length because I wanted a shorter chic jacket for this amazing plaid. I took off about 9″ of length and didn’t add a buttonhole but no other change

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 17, 2015
1 min

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 place (this happens when your oldest kids move out) you wait for holidays for them all to come together lol. But it is also a happy time because I take a break from work! I will not be blogging from the 25th to the 4th of Jan. YAY! lol. This dress is my December collaboration with Michael Levine Fabrics. This was a pretty simple dress and so fun

Dec 4, 2015
3 min

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 I thought it would be cool to share some pics from the episode and give you a little behind the scenes look. The team challenge was for the designers to use a series of Simplicity vintage patterns to help create their collections. I had the immense pleasure of appearing to represent Simplicity and to mentor the kids. I got to spend some one

Dec 3, 2015
2 min

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 etc… but thank goodness I made it safely to my destination. Now let’s talk about this AHH-MAZING DIY coat lol…it’s not as dope as MY coat pattern for Simplicity but it’s a great basic style and great for plaid fabrics because there are no darts, princess seams or center back seams to match… just sides. My pattern review is below… This fabri

Dec 1, 2015
1 min

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 go to when I don’t feel like drafting. The t-shirt style dress is so super simple to make and easy to wear dressed up or down with some cool sneakers. I love my DIY’s and when I come across a winner it stays in the front of my pattern cabinet. I plan to make it again but when I picked this fabric up from The Fabric Store on LaBrea (136 S. La

Nov 25, 2015
1 min

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 next 48 HOURS ONLY…don’t miss this special price. OKAY…..I am so excited about to share my NEW DRESS PATTERN as part of my collaboration with STYLEARC! This dress is so fabulous and of course just in time for all of those holiday parties. In true Mimi G Style I have also filmed a full step-by-step video tutorial so that you can sew-along with

Nov 3, 2015
3 min

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 not showing you how I styled it and fully finished it until my #DIY post tomorrow…he he. I am going to apologize now because this pattern has been discontinued for years but I have been meaning to sew it for just that long, lol! This method works for a LOT of patterns so you can feel confident in tackling a DIY lining in the future. I have

Oct 29, 2015
1 min

#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 can be made with so many fabrics. I have the original pattern review and fabric link (use code MIMI45 for 10% off) below. My bag was from Target and my booties from Steve Madden. Pattern Description: M6209 Pattern Sizing: I cut the x-small Fabric: 100% Tartan Plaid Wool (options HERE) Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelop

Oct 28, 2015
1 min

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 I did in August and posted HERE then I made it in grey too and wore it with leather leggings HERE. You can check THIS VIDEO out if you want to follow the sew along and make the dress. This time I made the DIY Gold Dress it in this cool fabric I picked up a while ago at Hancock Fabric and then belted it with tights and yes… these are the sam

Oct 26, 2015
1 min

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 focused on the darn illustration, lol! even now I sometimes get turned around when reading some of these steps. I wish I could go in and re-write them. The fabric is an amazing Crepe De Chine from a local fabric store here in LA called “The Fabric Store Los Angeles on 136 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90036 – Ph: (323) 931-8300 t

Oct 19, 2015
1 min

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 but the biggest reason is that I don’t have to wear spanks because its loose fitting (ha!) and I can layer it with a button up as seen here or with a turtleneck. I can also belt it or wear it unbelted. It can be made from so any knit options and sweater knits that this dress will take you from Fall to Spring by simply changing fabric weight.

Aug 27, 2015
1 min

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 dress so for this months Mimi G for Michael Levine Tutorial I did just that. Head over to the Michael Levine blog for the tutorial, fabric links and coupon code 😉 I used this awesome sweater knit (linked on the ML blog) and it feels amazing. I wore it pretty simple with some nude heels I picked up at Steve Madden (HERE). The pattern for the

Aug 25, 2015
2 min

DIY Skirt + Pattern Review New Look #6346

Hi Darlings! I hope you had a good Monday. I meant to tell you guys yesterday that I am now on Periscope and plan to be doing one a week to talk about various topics. If you don’t know what Periscope is you can read about HERE but in essence it’s a LIVE broadcast so you can see me and ask me questions about whatever topic I am covering…it’ so much fun! You can download the Periscope app and follow me @mimigstyle. I will be broadcasting tomorrow (Wednesday 8/26) at 6pm PST sha

Jun 23, 2015
1 min

4TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE DAY 1 RECAP!

Hi Darlings!!!! OMG what an amazing weekend. This years conference was epic! we had such an amazing time and so much happen that I am going to need to break this recap up into two posts… Today I am going to share pics of the Fashion Show and Reception. If you weren’t aware this year we added a third day so on Friday night those attendees that had submitted looks they made themselves using a Mimi G pattern or Tutorial (or combination of both) were able to strut their stuff dow

May 11, 2015
2 min

DIY SLEEVELESS JUMPSUIT + PR V9075

Hi Darlings, Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend and for my mom’s, I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day. I spent most of my day working, lol and since I am traveling today I am keeping this post a tad bit short. I made this awesome jumper again, but sleeveless this time (PREVIOUS POST HERE) I really love that at first glance it looks like a dress but it’s in fact a jumpsuit. This fabric is a gorgeous rayon I got HERE but I think this color-way is sold out…HER

Apr 30, 2015
2 min

TBT Leather DIY Dress + Pattern Review V8766

Hi Darlings, I am back home…well for 10 days at least. Today’s #TBT post is of an all time favorite. I made this dress in 2013 from a tiny piece of metallic lambskin leather I had and a tiny bit of this floral stretch fabric. I remember not having enough so I made the entire back out of black stretch ponte, lol! It worked but it certainly was not on purpose at first. The leather on this is like butter and looks amazing, I tried to hunt some down for you but it’s been so long

Apr 23, 2015
2 min

#TBT DIY Peach Dress + Pattern Review

Hi Darlings! It’s #TBT (Throw Back Thursday) so I thought I would post an oldie that I love so much. This dress was a hit when I first posted it and the color was just divine. The fabric is no longer available but you know I picked some gorgeous color options below for you. The pattern itself calls for Georgette, Linen, Crepe, which are all great choices but I went with the knit poly/rayon option. The dress can also be Some knit options HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE make sure to

Mar 25, 2015
1 min

My Favorite Pants! Sew-Along

Hi Darlings! It’s that time again….HERE is this months FREE SEW-ALONG courtesy of Michael Levine Fabrics. I couldn’t wait to do a sew-along of these pants because I promise you they are not only fabulous but they are oh so comfy. I used this adorable unicorn print which is linked HERE for you along with my discount code 😉 My #ootd is super simple today, I bought this long tank at Target and then tried it on with the pants, marked where I wanted the new cropped hem, cut off t

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