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HI DARLINGS! Ok this is a serious throwback ya’ll. I got a viewers request to redo my RECONSTRUCTED JEANS TO SKIRT video from almost 9 years ago. It was a very popular video then and there are so many DIY’s on this on YOUTUBE but apparently you guys still want my version, lol so here it is. If you guys have a DIY request please leave it the comments for me and I will try to get them done for you. Make sure to follow and SUBSCRIBE to my CHANNEL so you don’t miss new uploads. BEFORE AND AFTER BEFORE AND AFTER

HI DARLINGS! I thought it would be really helpful if I made a quick video sharing 11 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN LEARNING TO SEW. Obviously we have the SEW IT ACADEMY for those wanting to learn with more structure and guidance but for those self teaching these are things that can really help you avoid frustration. Leave your comments below. If you have any questions or anything else you want me to talk about, I am happy to do so. Until next time. Peace!

HI DARLINGS! If you saw my SEWING PLAN VIDEO earlier this week on my YOUTUBE CHANNEL then you heard me say I was going to do a SEW-ALONG VIDEO on this awesome dress. This is MCCALL 7967 and it is a great dress! The SEW-ALONG video is up now so head on over and watch. The spandex KNIT fabric I used is from JOANN FABRICS. It has a great weight and stretch. I have used it before in IVORY for THIS jumpsuit. SEW-ALONG VIDEO FINISHED DRESS! LEARN TO SEW!

HI DARLINGS! I can’t believe I am back from Puerto Rico after two whole weeks. It has been a struggle, to say the least to get back into the swing of things but I am trying, lol. I did, however, manage to film this QUICK AND EASY DIY APRON tutorial before leaving so here it is! I hope you enjoy making it and get great use out of it this holiday season. DIY APRON TUTORIAL

HI DARLINGS! Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I am getting ready to start all my prepping. I am wishing you the best most amazing time with friends and family. I wanted to share two things: I have a SEWING PLANS video on my YOUTUBE CHANNEL This is my Thanksgiving look! This pattern is from my recent PATTERN HAUL VIDEO and the fabric I have had for some time. I wasn’t sure what to do with it until I saw this VOGUE 1653 PATTERN. It is a very fast sew! Even cutting the fabric to achieve the chevron look didn’t take long at all and sewing it up was quick and easy. I did, however, add elastic to the waist because the pattern has you leave it loose and cinch it with a tie belt. I did not care for that because if I want to wear it without the tie belt it will look super frumpy. The only other thing I need to say about this pattern is that the front cut is very low so if you don’t want to show as much skin you can sew up the CF a bit more. SEWING PLANS VIDEO THE LOOK I kept this look super simple because the stripes are a bit much alone, lol I wore these great little booties from STEVE MADDEN from several years back.

HI DARLINGS! Apparently, I haven’t had a Black Friday sale in a few years, lol per your messages about having one this year so here is me covering all bases! Enjoy the sale and please remember to enjoy time with your family and friends. VIDEO TUTORIALS $5 EACH CLICK HERE to purchase the video step-by-step tutorials shown below. DIGITAL PDF PATTERNS $5.00 EACH CLICK HERE to purchase the PDF patterns shown below.

HI DARLINGS! Happy New Year. I am so thrilled to get back to blogging and sharing so I am kicking off the year with a recap of SEW IT ACADEMY for those who follow me for fashion but are looking to learn how to sew which is how most of my followers began at one point. Learning to sew is not hard and it’s not a skill you need to be born with. Too many people’s surprise I was actually not very good at sewing when I started. It took me time to learn to sew and even longer to fit my body. I even gave up after a while and started making things I didn’t need to fit to my body like handbags and crafts. Eventually, I wanted to make clothes badly enough that I stick with it and through trial and error I finally started getting the hang of it. Here is the difference between you and me, I did not have a Mimi G to teach me, no one to guide me and YOUTUBE was not even a thing. CHECK OUT OUR FREE TRIAL That is why I created SEW IT ACADEMY. I wanted people to have a place to go where they could learn to sew without ever having had any experience and I wanted it to be affordable. I wanted to make sure that I could provide a curriculum that any fashion design school offered but for the cost of two lattes a month. It hasn’t been easy but we have successfully taught tens of thousands of students and counting. I also created a FREE TRIAL that does NOT require a credit card to try. I want you to see for yourself how I teach and what you can expect and if you choose to sign up after that then it’s on you to click the link and enroll. There is also a link to EXPLORE the courses you gain access to as a member. Here is some info you may be wondering about… Table of Contents WHO IS SEW IT ACADEMY FOR? WHO ELSE IS SEW IT ACADEMY FOR? SEW IT ACADEMY WILL HELP YOU.. WHAT MAKES SEW IT ACADEMY DIFFERENT? MORE THAN JUST SEWING PROJECTS FREEBIE TUTORIALS WHO IS SEW IT ACADEMY FOR? SEWITACADEMY.COM is for everyone. It is designed for beginners who have no experience to help guide them in a more structured way, allowing for learning to be fun and takes the frustration of guessing what to do next. HOWEVER we also have so many courses for intermediate and advanced sewists too, even tho we strongly suggest you follow the courses in order you are able to jump around tot he courses of interest if you are not a newbie. We also have a great RESOURCES area with links to fabric shops, tools, notions, machine recommendations and a lot more. We also have a TECHNIQUES PAGE where we have a gallery of short intructional technique videos that you can watch when you need a refresher. WHO ELSE IS SEW IT ACADEMY FOR? Nothing Fits Are you tall, curvy, short, slender or just find fitting ready to wear clothes a struggle? Fashion Designer Do you want to become a designer but lack the time or money for traditional fashion schools? or Do you wish you could make your own version of high priced designer clothes? Creative & Crafty Do you work a 9-5 and need to find a creative outlet? or Do you sew but are you looking to increase your skill level? Frustrated Learner Have you tried learning to sew before but found it difficult or hard to follow? SEW IT ACADEMY WILL HELP YOU.. Quickly learn to sew by mastering the fundamentals of sewing. Work at your own pace to allow time to practice. Learn the importance of specific techniques that will allow you to increase your skill level. Break free from the traditional, boring, and outdated method of learning. Design and make clothes you want to wear! Avoid frustration and gain confidence from the moment you join. WHAT MAKES SEW IT ACADEMY DIFFERENT? STEP-BY-STEP COURSES: Each course is designed to be concise and easy to follow. OUR METHOD: We use easy to understand terms and clear instructions to keep you interested and excited as you go through each course. COURSE GUIDE: Each course is designed to build on the skills learned in the previous course. AUTO RESUME: Log in and get right back to where you left off. OUR FOUNDER: Mimi G has taught tens of thousands of people to sew and has built a recognized and respected brand. She is most known for her ability to teach anyone. INCLUSION: With over 54 womenswear courses and 35 menswear new courses added monthly we offer something for students at each skill level. MORE THAN JUST SEWING PROJECTS It’s the world’s best and only online sewing and design school focused on teaching anyone to sew at their own pace for an affordable price! It’s jammed packed with clear and easy to understand step-by-step video courses for womenswear, menswear, and children. You’ll learn sewing, pattern making, draping, fitting, sketching, and so much more! Plus you’ll have access to our private Facebook group where you will meet thousands of other students who are supportive, encouraging and all working at different levels of the academy. SIGN UP AT SEWITACADEMY.COM FREEBIE TUTORIALS I have a ton of free resources here on the blog under FREE TUTORIALS and also on my YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Take a look around!

HI DARLINGS! I am trying to get back into the swing of things so let’s start with my first DIY post of 2020. I made this coat during my December break and I love it so much! It is a really interesting coat with great seamlines and details. I made a WATCH ME SEW VIDEO so you can see me put this baby together. This VOGUE 1563 PATTERN is amazing! I also did a POST yesterday about SEW IT ACADEMY for anyone who wants to LEARN TO SEW. If you missed it CLICK HERE or share it with a friend. Ok, I hope you enjoy this video! The fabric is a GREEN WOOL from MOOD FABRICS which I talked about in this FABRIC HAUL VIDEO. THE LOOK I wore a simple black sweater dress and some booties. I wanted all the attention to be on my coat!

HI DARLINGS! I have so many things to post and share that I made over the last weeks of December when I took time off to sew. I started with the GREEN COAT I made and love so much and today I am sharing the STRIPED SEQUIN DIY DRESS I made and wore for New Year’s Eve using MCCALL 8021. This fabric was a major score at JOANN’S a while back, I have not seen it in stores anymore but it is ONLINE HERE. I may buy some more because I think I want to make pants, lol. The pattern was not difficult at all and it is fully lined which is great considering I made it from sequin and that is always uncomfortable to wear if not lined. THE LOOK I wore opaque tights and my very tall booties.

HI DARLINGS! Here is another look at my SEQUIN WRAP DRESS that I posted Tuesday HERE. I love that because the dress is fully lined it works great as a jacket that you can throw on over jeans, a dress or even slacks. I love mixing casual ad fun items together and this is an example of that. THE LOOK My sneakers are a current favorite from ADIDAS and my sunglasses are vintage DIOR. I also am rocking my MADEWELL jeans (similar pair HERE) I love these jeans.

HI DARLINGS! First, let me start by saying that I am back to recording my PODCAST and the first episode of SEASON 3 is up now. Ok, now let’s talk about the sleeves if this dress and how great they are. This VOGUE #1633 pattern is pretty cool and it’s a simple sew even with the sleeve detail. I wanted to make mine out of a double knit in a burnt orange which I grabbed from MOOD FABRICS. It is a stable fabric with some stretch. I made a slight change to the turtleneck because on the envelope it is pretty flimsy and I wanted more structure so I cut it slightly smaller and added interfacing. Aside from that, it was pretty straight forward. I love the style of the dress but don’t need more than one of these so I will probably not make this again. THE LOOK I wore my knee-high boots from STEVE MADDEN, I have big calves so these are great because they have elastic on the sides.

HI DARLINGS! I am so stoked about my latest coat, I made in just before the holiday but had not been posting until a week ago so I am excited to finally share it. I had this amazing fabric in my stash for over a year and finally found this great VINTAGE VOGUE pattern to use for it. I also did another WATCH ME SEW video, you can watch below or SUBSCRIBE to my YOUTUBE channel so you don’t miss any other uploads. WATCH ME SEW! THE LOOK I wore my favorite and really comfy nude heels from STEVE MADDEN, my wide-leg jeans from MADEWELL and a tan tee.