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Hi, Darlings! I finally got around to making this Cable Knit Two Piece Made From Know Me #2046 and I love it! I decided to make the pants with an elastic waist because this cable knit is pretty stretchy. The grey knit is so cozy and I loved wearing this! This can be fancy or casual based on your fabric choice. I plan to make it again and maybe use stretch denim for the pants. Cable Knit Two Piece Made From Know Me #2046 Thank you for reading! xx Mimi G

Hi Darlings, I can't stand how cute this DIY Pink Corduroy Skirt and Jacket by Brandi Joan are. I have had this corduroy in my stash for some time now and finally decided to cut into it. I am in full fall vibes so I am ready for this chilly weather. This is McCalls #8410 and it is a winner. I plan to make it again in denim for sure! The details on the jacket are great, extra long-sleeve placket, dropped shoulders, and hem facings. I also love the deep pleats on the skirt. DIY Pink Corduroy Skirt and Jacket Using McCall #8410 Thank you for reading! xx Mimi G

Hi, Darlings! Happy Monday. It's finally starting to feel a bit like fall and I have been loving the cool breeze and falling leaves. I couldn't wait to photograph and make this caftan because the color was giving me fall vibes. This is our satin caftan course in Patternmaking Academy where each month we draft a new garment and learn more patternmaking every month. The first set of courses teaches you all the fundamentals and then as you progress we make more and more garments to really expand on your skills. This is a sister academy to Sew It Academy and it has been amazing. I made this out of a satin from Melanated Fabrics which we have in three colorways. It is beautiful and drapes like a dream. I paired my dress with tights and boots for a fall look! SATIN CAFTAN DRAFTED IN PATTERNMAKING ACADEMY Thanks for reading! xx Mimi G

Hi, Darlings! I am just going to get straight to it because I posted my DIY refashioned jeans into a top on my Instagram yesterday and you guys want the deets ASAP! LOL. Ok, so I am posting a quick and dirty DIY reel today but there are some things I couldn't squeeze into that 1 min reel so I am going to cover it here. I randomly will go to Goodwill and buy denim, jeans, dresses, shirts, etc. It really doesn't matter I buy them if I like the denim and I try to get the largest sizes so I can have enough fabric to work with. Scroll down for my tips/steps. Check my INSTAGRAM for the mini tutorial video. If you want to watch the style video I did of me wearing the top you can see that HERE THE TOP DETAILS ON MY DIY REFASHIONED JEANS INTO TOP The first thing I did was to check that the jeans, at the waistband, would fit around my upper bust. That doesn't mean if they don't, that you can't use your jeans, it just means that you will need to add a panel at the side or back to accommodate your measurements. I would add the panels if needed to the sides as it will be less noticeable. I cut the legs off just across the crotch leaving myself enough room for a hem. I needed to shape it a bit more so I pulled it on (the button front opens pretty low so I can pull it on over my head) I tried it on and pinched out darts stopping about 1" from my bust point (aka nipples) and marked it. Make your darts and try on again, you want to make sure your darts are in the right place. (you can see this in the video) I removed the back pockets because I wanted to reuse one for the front. Now I didn't want to fold and stitch my hem because I wanted to keep the look of the original hem but the leg circumference wasn't enough so I cut the inseam leaving myself about an inch above to accommodate the seam when attaching to the bodice. (you can see this in the video) I measured the circumference of the bodice at the hem and used that same measurement for the inseam pieces I cut plus seam allowance. I stitched together my inseam pieces and then pinned it right sides facing to hem. I stitched close to the original inseam, pressed the seam up towards the bodice, and then stitched in the ditch so that the new hem stays put and gives the illusion of a natural hem. (you can see this in the video) I took the back pocket and placed it on the front, we are calling this the boobie pocket, lol. and stitched it around using a light blue thread that isn't noticeable. Then I added my tag, pressed everything again and I was done! Let me know if you think you would try it and if you'd like more refashion projects!

Hi, Darlings! Thanks to hubby I have a new DIY Puffer Jack Using Know Me Pattern #ME2061. Hubby designed this pattern and since he had to do a sew-along video I requested he make it in my size, LOL! I love this jacket. It is way too hot in Atlanta for me to wear this but I am hoping it gets cold enough this winter. I am not sure if you guys are aware but all of my Mimi G patterns and Know Me patterns are also available in PDF as well as paper. Hubby also has a sew-along video which you can watch HERE DIY Puffer Jack Using Know Me Pattern

Hi, Darlings! Happy Monday. I am so excited to share the September course in Sew It Academy. I love skirts, although I rarely ever wear or make them so I wanted to make a skirt that I knew I would love to wear and most importantly would look great in heels, boots, and sneakers. Wrap skirts are easy to make and wear and with our Sew It courses the pattern is provided in your dashboard in both PDF and copy shop files. I have already made three of these skirts lol but haven't photographed them yet so here is the one we made in our course. I styled it with heels and a crop top. If you are new to sewing Sew It is perfect for you! The courses should be followed in order because that is how it was designed for total newbies, you won't have to guess what to do next because I walk you through every step. If you are not new to sewing you may enjoy the patterns that are provided with the sewing steps in detail. You can skip around to whatever courses are of interest to you. JOIN SEW IT ACADEMY! PERFECT DIY WRAP SKIRT FABRIC OPTIONS: Linen Ramie Lavender, Linen Ramie Yellow, Linen Cotton Pink XOXO, MIMI G

Hi, Darlings! I hope you are starting your week off strong. I am in the middle of prepping for my book signing this Saturday and I am so excited. I am also thinking of what I want to make because obviously, it needs to be a look from the book. I am hoping I get a little sewing time this week. As for today's look, this is another great course from Sew It Academy which also includes the PDF print at home and copy shop files. This super soft stretchy brushed knit is from Melanated Fabrics. You can find it HERE. ONE SHOULDER DIY DRESS

Hi Darlings! Just popping in to share our Sew It Academy Two Piece Set. I love this pattern, which is included in your dashboards as a student. The color blocked option is so cute and I plan to share that tomorrow. If you are not a student check out sewitacademy.com asap! I used a rib knit for this one and did it all in one color. You can use any knit as ing as it has sufficient stretch. You can also choose to make a mini skirt version, short sleeve version or even sew the waistlines together for a dress! We have some really great knits at Melanatedfabrics.com so make sure to visit. SEW IT ACADEMY TWO PIECE SET Thanks for reading! xx Mimi G

Hi Darlings! As promised here is the second view of the Sew It Academy course. If you are a student it is already in your dashboards! If you are not a student check it out at sewitacademy.com I used a rib knit from melanatedfabrics.com and it works perfectly for this look. You can use any knit that has significant stretch for the project. COLOR BLOCKED DIY TWO PIECE

Hi Darlings! Happy Wednesday. It has been so freaking hot this week. I wore these linen DIY pants and pullover top this week and I am in love. The pants are self drafted but the top is from Stay Stitch Pattern Co and it is so cute! I think next time I will crop it a bit more. The LINEN is from melanatedfabrics.com and I washed it twice before cutting into it, one to make sure any shrinkage would be gone before cutting my pieces and secondly to soften the linen. This set is so comfy and breezy for those hot summer days. I have plans to make this top again, that's how much I like it. LINEN DIY PANTS AND PULLOVER TOP Thank you for reading! xoxo Mimi G

Hi, Darlings! I am off to Chicago in a few days to visit family so I am trying to finish the week off strong. I made a few things over the last few weeks so I wanted to share. This floral mesh dress is a stunner! The fabric is so good and I knew immediately that I wanted to make my Simplicity #9701 pattern again (this Mimi G pattern is also available in PDF). This is the third dress I have made using my pattern. It is such an easy dress to make. I have made another sheer version HERE. The pattern has a short waist-length lining piece for the bodice but since I was using sheer I just cut the main patterns pieces twice and used one for the lining, I also cut it shorter than the mesh. You can find this fabric HERE. DIY FLORAL MESH DRESS XOXO Mimi G

Hi, Darlings! I just published this month's course on SEWITACADEMY.COM and I am so excited about it. I love a good bodysuit and this low-back bodysuit is easy to make and a quick project. You can use a variety of knits and of course, I have a second view for shorts. If you are already a student the course is in your dashboard along with the PDF pattern which includes a print-at-home copy and copy shop files. If you are not a student what are you waiting for? If you are a total newbie to sewing I always strongly suggest you start the courses in order but if you are a more seasoned seamstress you can jump around to the courses that are of interest. There are 79 courses to choose from. LOW-BACK BODYSUIT xoxo Mimi G