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HI DARLINGS! Well you know I am busy when you get a not-sewn #ootd lol. I have not had a lot of time to photograph so that’s why I am leaving you this Wednesday with this easy to pull off corduroy pants and sweater look. I got these pants two years ago and wore them for my BIRTHDAY POST HERE. The sweater is definitely a favorite that I have had for a few years now from J.CREW TARGET Jewelry | GUCCI Fanny Pack | ALDO WEDGES SaveSave SaveSave

HI DARLINGS! Happy Monday. I had a little time over the weekend to get some sewing done which is always a happy day for me. This dress is from one of my older SIMPLICITY PATTERNS #1019 I love this pattern because it’s easy and very chic and can be worn with the legging pattern it comes with. I omitted the side slits since I was going to wear it as a dress and not a tunic. The fabric is really old and from my stash. It’s a textured knit with a cool floral print. I wore my slouchy booties from STEVE MADDEN and some simple gold earrings. SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave

HI DARLINGS! This DIY look is from my SIMPLICITY PATTERN #8558 which I posted HERE when it first was released. I have made since then in several fabrics mainly because I love how easy it is to make and wear! This time I made it in a suiting and I can’t even tell you how often I have worn the jacket already, lol. I shortened the shorts this time and wore them with tights and my booties. The fabric was from JOANN FABRICS several months back actually. I love the tiny houndstooth. I wore a t-shirt and some heart shaped earrings. This pattern, just like all my others, has a SEW-ALONG VIDEO HERE SaveSaveSaveSave SaveSave SaveSave

HI DARLINGS! Happy Valentine’s Day. If you have plans today have fun! We avoid going out on Valentine’s Day so we actually make reservations for the day before, lol. I don’t like set menus and here in LA every restaurant will put together a set menu that you have to choose from, very limiting, lol. So we celebrate early, ha! This is my Valentines Day dress which I made a few weeks ago. It’s one of my latest SIMPLICITY PATTERNS #8611 I posted the romper version on Monday HERE. This lace was actually a remnant I found in the clearance bin for $5, lol. I lined the top and used a nude slip for the skirt. The SEW-ALONG is on my YOUTUBE CHANNEL of course. I hope you enjoy the pattern and Happy Valentine’s Day! SaveSave

HI DARLINGS! I am excited to post my latest pattern release. This is SIMPLICITY 8611 I did three for spring and two of them are men’s patterns! I am trying to help the fellas catch up, lol but don’t worry ladies summer is all us, lol. This dress and romper are the cutest and I have already made it again and will photograph and post those too. I made the romper in a chambray and the dress in a purple lace. Norris posted one of the men’s pattern today on his BLOG. I made my romper with a slinky knit pink and red. The dress which is in the pattern envelope below will be posted tomorrow with more details I also included the SEW-ALONG VIDEO for this pattern at the end of this post. GIVEAWAY! I am giving away this pattern so head over to my INSTAGRAM find this pic (below) and leave a comment telling me how you would color-block it or style it. SaveSaveSaveSave SaveSave SaveSave #fashion #sewalong #sewing #Simplicity #DIY #Dress

HI DARLINGS! Los Angeles is filling up fast and there are only a few seats left. This is a co-ed workshop so if you have a man in your life who wants to learn to sew have him sign up too. We are going to have ana amzing time so don’t miss out. SIGN UP HERE! WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Learn to Sew! These workshops are designed for true beginners and for both men and women. No experience is needed. There are only 15 seats available for Los Angeles. We provide sewing machines! DATE: 2/24 TIME: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM LOCATION: The workshops are held at the Mimi G Style Studios in Downtown Los Angeles (address provided after registration) INCLUDED IN COST OF CLASS: Fabric, zippers, buttons, worksheets, and tools. FREE GIFT: FIRST 4 MONTHS OF SEWITACADEMY.COM our online sewing school so you can continue learning with us after the workshop. SIGN UP HERE! OUTLINE: Each workshop we will cover all of the following: – Q&A With Mimi and Norris – Understand all parts of the sewing machine, including how to thread it and troubleshoot it. – What you need in your basic sewing kit. – How to sew in a straight line (practice sheets and fabric provided) – All the basic stitches and what they are used for. – How to sew curves – How to attach a zipper – How to make a buttonhole and sew a button -We will then take all the skills learned above and make a one of a kind project with a zipper, side pockets with buttonhole closures, inside pockets and handles. (all supplies included in your registration) All skills that will get you to the next level. NOTE: We only have 5 seats left REFUNDS: Refunds are not available. If you are unable to attend, we suggest trying to sell your ticket on social media or to a friend. AGE LIMIT: We suggest 14 years old and up If you purchase a ticket at full price, and the class goes on sale at a later date, a price adjustment is not available. SIGN UP HERE!

HI DARLINGS! I had the great pleasure of sitting down with the amazing YVETTE NICOLE BROWN. She is warm, funny and so talented. I not only got to chat with her about her life and career as an actress and advocate but I also got her under the sewing machine! We made a super easy beginner clutch (details on the how-to below) Sit back and get ready to learn and laugh! If you are not already SUBSCRIBED to my YOUTUBE CHANNEL head over and sub so you won’t miss new uploads. HOW-TO: BEGINNER CLUTCH (as shown in video) Cut a piece of fabric on the fold that measures 18″ by 11″ when you unfold it will measure 36″ x 11″ Cut a piece of fusible interfacing the same size iron it on to add stability and weight to your fabric. Fold right sides facing and sew along the long and short ends but leave a 2-3″ opening. Turn right side out through the opening. Press Fold bottom up about 6″ and stitch close to sides. Fold over the top and press again. All Done! LEARN TO SEW: SEWITACADEMY.COM KIDS EDITION!

HI DARLINGS! I hope you all have a fun weekend planned. We are so excited to announce SEW IT IDS EDITION is now live. SEW IT KIDS EDITION is an online class for kids ages 8-14 years old. We cover everything from start to finish, so if you have never even touched a sewing machine (mom or dad), you will have no problem helping your child along. We start with the unboxing of a sewing machine and go through all the parts, pieces and functions. This is the first of several more courses we are developing for kids/teens. We are starting with this first INTRO TO SEWING #101 and will be expanding on our courses and projects every few months. Unlike SEW IT ACADEMY for women and men which is a monthly subscription with new courses added monthly. SEW IT KIDS is a bundled course with a one time payment of $39.99. The kid’s course is downloadable as part of your purchase. WHAT WE LEARN IN INTRO TO SEWING #101 Sewing Machine Safety Sewing Machine Parts, Pieces, and Functions Cutting, Pinning and Ironing Safety and Tips Sewing in a straight line (practice sheets) Sewing curves (practice sheets) Threading your machine Basic stitches and term PROJECTS Envelope Pillow Case Elastic Waist Skirt Tote Bag with Handles Earbud Case w/ Zipper SIGN UP NOW! Thank you so much for the continued support of SEW IT ACADEMY! SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave

HI DARLINGS! Did you guys follow my INSTAGRAM STORIES yesterday? if you didn’t you missed out, lol. I took everyone with me on my anniversary surprise date and it was the best. I had such a wonderful time that I didn’t want to to go to bed last night just so the day wouldn’t end. It was back to work today tho and filming for the next course in the SEW IT ACADEMY. Also, we are launching SEW IT KIDS on Friday! So I am busy finalizing. This #DIY look is actually made in December but with the MUST HAVE ME MADE 10 I didn’t get a chance to post it so here it is. I used an old pair of leggings that I turned into my go-to leggings pattern and BUTTERICK 6523 for the jacket. I used a STRETCH LEOPARD VELVET fabric I found at MICHAEL LEVINE I love this jacket so much, it is perfect for so much. I can’t wait to wear it with a plain white tee and jeans. Steve Madden Heels | Louis Vuitton Sunnies | H&M Earrings SaveSave SaveSave

HI DARLINGS! I hope you are having a great week so far. I am busy getting SEW IT ACADEMY: KIDS EDITION ready to launch on Friday so I have been a little out of touch the last few days, lol. So much to get done. Today is also a special day, me and Norris are celebrating an anniversary 😉 so I am guessing he has something up his sleeve for tonight. For now tho, I gotta get some work done. I am wearing my ANNIE CARDIGAN from my PDF PATTERN. It is my favorite thing to make right now because it sews up so fast! Below are some pics of some of awesome ladies who have made it and rocked it. I am wearing it with my leopard leggings which you will see again this week with a matching jacket that I made. It’s such an easy look to pull off when you have a long cardi to pair with your leggings. Norris used some of my fabric to make this amazing zip up turtleneck, so jealous of it! lol The fabric is an eyelash knit that we found locally, you can try to find some by searching online “Eyelash knit by the yard” HERE IS A SEW-ALONG TOO @brittanyjjones @classyfiedlife SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave

HI DARLINGS! I did it. I made all 10 garments for my ME MADE MUST HAVE self-challenge and I made a video which I posted on my YOUTUBE channel going through all the pieces I made. If you are just checking in and have missed my ME MADE MUST HAVE PLANS  check out  THESE posts. Today is #9 and #10! First the T-shirt dress, this is my favorite style of dress for everyday wear and I knew I wanted to make one using a PDF pattern called THE NETTIE by CLOSET CASE. I love the fit, the style, the low back and I can make it longer when I need to or shorter. Its a quick and easy dress which I highly recommend. I used a lightweight stretch jersey from my stash. Okay, now the denim jacket is also a PDF pattern from ALINA DESIGN & CO. It is the perfect denim jacket pattern and she has an extensive amount of picture tutorials on her site. I love all the classic details and how well it came together. I used a really great soft denim I got from MICHALE LEVINE (no longer available) some time ago. I washed my jacket 4 times to soften it and get that worn look after I made it. I can’t wait to make it again in a white denim for spring. SaveSave

HI DARLINGS! This post is sponsored by The Cheesecake Factor. I have been so excited about sharing this experience. You may have seen a few sneak peeks on my Instagram earlier in the month. I had the opportunity along with two other food bloggers to experience a day at The Cheesecake Factory Culinary Center. This place was magnificent! We got a behind-the-scenes look at the cheesecake way of doing things.  This is where the magic happens before the magic reaches your plate. They test recipes, create new dishes and enhance the dishes already on the menu to keep them fresh and interesting. My kids and I love The Cheesecake Factory so as true super fans this was a real treat. All sauces, marinades, and dressings are made from scratch in the restaurant. Vegetables are brought in fresh and cut and chopped by hand, eggrolls, dumplings, and pot stickers are made and hand-rolled/formed. Every burger is hand-formed, and they even grate all their cheese in the restaurant! What’s your favorite dish at The Cheesecake Factory? SaveSave