Hi Darlings! I have finally been able to catch up a bit so I am going to be posting all the things I should have posted weeks ago, lol! starting with the super fast and easy circle tutorial below. Enjoy & please make sure to pin it, share it, tweet it! Fabric Options: Faux Leather, Brocades, Denim, Knits (use code Mimi10) / Sealah Tape: HERE F21 Tres Chic Sweater/ DIY Skirt / Jessica Simpson Platforms (old) / F21 Chain Link Earrings

Hi Darlings! Today is the day and I am so excited. The BLAZER COURSE has arrived and the first lesson has been posted! BUY NOW HOW IT WORKS! When you purchase the course below you will get an email instantly, click on the link in that email and it will open a PDF file that you SAVE to your computer. That PDF file contains EVERYTHING you need to access the video files and more including: Tools, Fabric suggestions, Pattern Suggestions, Plus Size Options, Tips and of course the Link and Password to the videos. The videos will be posted in a series of lessons over the next 5 weeks with OVER 5.5 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION! and the first lesson is READY NOW. You can start at ANY TIME and the videos will remain accessible to you to view as often as you wish. Next Monday when I post week 2 all you have to do is log on and the video will appear. At the end of the 5 weeks you will have a total of 5 videos with never ending access 😉 One last thing…. Michael Levine is having a sale! 20% off the ENTIRE store so go check out my picks for blazer fabrics included in your PDF and Simplicity Patterns are 5 for $5.00 at Joann’s (ends today) Enjoy the first lesson! BUY NOW FULL COURSE OUTLINE PART 1. Pattern Guidelines & Taking Measurements Choosing Size & Cutting Pattern Measure RTW (ready to wear) Clothes to Understand Pattern Ease Transferring Paper Pattern to Muslin *A muslin is used to create a “test” that we will use to make fitting adjustments until a good fit is reached* Cutting & Pinning Muslin PART 2. Sewing Muslin & Test Fitting Making Adjustments (small bust or full bust adjustments included) Transferring our marked muslin back to paper to create a clean pattern that you can keep and reuse Cutting our Fashion Fabric Reviewing Construction & Structure Start Building Our Blazer PART 3. Transfer any necessary fit adjustments we made to our pattern pieces to our lining Create a lining if there is no lining for the pattern Cut and sew our lining pieces Decide on Design Details PART 4. Sewing our Blazer Attaching a Collar and Lapel Creating Bound Buttonholes PART 5. Making any further adjustments Attaching our lining Hand finishing the blazer BUY NOW

Hi Darlings!! So remember when I said I was going to make those Hot Pattern 1158 again in sequin? well I did it. It almost cost me an eye ball but I finished them, lol. If you have ever sewn with sequin (good quality sequin) you know that as you cut the sequin starts popping up like shiny popcorn so it was all over the place including my face, LOL! I need to go buy some safety glasses for next time! For my non-sewing fashion divas they are available on STITCHED9 for a limited time! Sequin Track Pants w/ Cuff HERE / Boyfriend Denim Shirt HERE / Steve Madden Sandals HERE F21 & MK Jewelry / Sequin Fabric (similar) HERE WWW.STITCHED9.COM

Hi Darlings! I had every intention of finishing the tutorial for the circle skirt so I could post today but something has come up that is rather important so for the next two days I will be MIA. I will be back next week and I promise to finish that tutorial so you have something new to make next weekend! HOWEVER, there is a fast and easy tutorial for you guys to work on this weekend that I made for the We All Sew website. Here is my “High-Low Elastic Waist Skirt” tutorial. Mimi G High-Low Skirt Tutorial Also, STITCHED9 has added a new pair of pants and will be available for a limited time, please make sure to visit, share and help support our venture! WWW.STITCHED9.COM NEW Fab Track Pants HERE WWW.STITCHED9.COM

Hi Darlings, Can you tell that I am currently obsessed with this shade of blue? I bought so much fabric this color without realizing it and now I have a ton of blue to sew up, lol! I came across a pic on pinterest of a t-shirt dress I thought was awesome and looked comfy, so I took some blue knit jersey and made my version of it. I used some of the process I show in my T-Shirt Maxi Tutorial. It was fast and easy and I will be making it in many colors for fall. The great thing about this dress is that I can easily make it with long sleeves or wear it under jackets and with boots. I may do a step by step tutorial for this because the gathering, fit and sleeve drafting are worth showing. INSPIRATION DRESS Fabric Used HERE DIY T-Shirt Dress (similar) HERE and HERE / Aldo Sandals HERE / F21 Necklace

PLEASE VOTE!!!!! HOW AWESOME IS THIS!! You can vote as much as you want until 9/15! I am so flattered to have been nominated! but I wanna WIN! could you guys please be so kind as to visit this link http://bit.ly/19fmCjo and VOTE for me? I would so greatly appreciate it! #InStyleSMAs DIY Dress / Leopard Pumps / MK Watch and Bracelets I wish I had a pattern to share but I don’t ;-( I have had this dress idea in mind for a long time and so over the long weekend I was able to drape it on to my dress form and create a pattern. I will however be showing you guys how I did the draping on the dress form in an upcoming free video tutorial. xoxo Mimi G

Hi Darlings! I almost didn’t make it today! There are days where I am just not in the mood and today is one of those days. I had a realization the other day when talking with a friend that put some things in perspective and since then I have been feeling some kind of way and can’t quite put my finger on it. I also realized that I may not be giving enough of the glory to God, because although what I do may seem superficial to some, if you could read even a handful of the emails I get from women all over the world who have been inspired, motivated, or just encouraged to be the best mom/wife/friend to themselves that they can be you would understand why I take this so seriously. The gift god gave me is being multiplied by the thousands daily and I am so thankful for that. Now on to some lighthearted things like this dress I have on! Can you say LOVE…I saw a pic on pinterest of a similar dress and I knew I had the fabric in my stash so off I went to recreate it. This was so super simple because I just used a T-shirt block I created many moons ago and just added length and hip curve. You can recreate it by using my T-Shirt Maxi Tutorial and pegging it at the knee instead of flaring out. You can also create the belt I have on by using my Obi Belt Tutorial which is free and also the very first tutorial I made on video so it looks crappy but you get the idea, lol! Fabric: Bold striped knit HERE (use coupon code “mimi10”) Jessica Simpson Heels (nude color) HERE Belt DIY (similar) HERE Dress DIY (similar) HERE or HERE Charming Charlie White & Gold Bracelet Michael Kors Watch J. Crew Bangles

Hi Darlings! I would normally have more to say today but I am just going to share my pattern review with you and check back in tomorrow. Be well dolls! xoxo Fabric: Metro Textiles Call Kashi: 212-209-0004 / Pattern: M6706 / Heels (old) Aldo / Belt @ Target / Necklace and Bracelet @ Charming Charlie Pattern: M6706 Fabric Used: I have no idea what this fabric is. It has a little stiffness to it which makes the pleats awesome to make. Pattern Sizing: I cut the 6 Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope when you were done? Yep I think so. Were the instructions easy to follow? This a pretty straight forward skirt, just please the fabric and attach it to the straight waistband, insert zipper and you’re done. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I wanted a pleated skirt for some time and this just happen to be the perfect fabric for it, it would also be a good fabric for a blazer but I didn’t have enough. Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None. Would you sew it again? I may make another in leather, soon…like really soon. Would you recommend it to others? Yes! xoxo Mimi G LEARN TO SEW www.mimigstyle.bigcartel.com

Hi Darlings! This dress is #2 of the 4 items I made last Saturday and I LOVE it! I had to make some adjustments to the pattern which I detail below in the review but overall I really love this one and the fabric I got in NY from Kashi @Metrotextiles is perfect for it. Fabric: Double Knit @Metrotextiles Call Kashi at 212-209-0004 or if you are in NY go visit and tell him I sent you 265 W. 37th #908 NY/ Pattern: M6320 (OOP) but available at Joann and Hancock stores and online HERE / Shoes: Nine West available (option) HERE Pattern: M6320 View C Fabric Used: Double Knit @Metrotextiles Call Kashi at 212-209-0004 Pattern Sizing: I cut size 6 and still had to adjust the fit, it was too big, but he princess seams made it easy to take in. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope when you were done? Yep Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, they are actually pretty easy to follow along and the pattern pieces come together quickly. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked the one shoulder bodice but did not like the skirt with front pleats. I knew it had potential. Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I removed the pleats and replaced them with darts because I don’t like pleats on pants or skirts, it creates fullness in the front of the dress which no one needs, lol Would you sew it again? I may use the top for a jumper I want to make. Would you recommend it to others? Yes, with adjustments.

Hi Darlings! I took the weekend to myself and enjoyed some time in my studio. I set out to plan the next 7-8 items I plan to make over the next week and I was hoping to sew more on Sunday but instead enjoyed the day with my family; I did however sew 4 items on Saturday, 3 dresses and a skirt. Todays dress is one of the items I made this weekend and couldn’t wait to wear because the fabric is so silky soft on my skin and the print is just gorgeous, the pic does not do it justice. Total Cost: Pattern, Fabric, Elastic $16.50 H&M Belt (old) Pattern: Pattern M6700 (on sale online for $1.99) Pullover dress has fitted, mock wrap bodice, shoulder ties, elasticized shoulders and raised (seamed) waist, fitted, narrow hem, thread carriers and self belt. Fabric Used: Fabric: HERE only $5.00 a yard! Gorgeous Crinkle Printed Knit Use Coupon Code: “MIMI10” fro 10% off your purchase. Pattern Sizing: I cut the 8 and made a small fit adjustment to the bodice. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope when you were done? Yep Were the instructions easy to follow? This is a fast and easy dress to make, which is why it has been such a popular pattern this season. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Ummm It’s a maxi, I love anything that is a maxi, lol and I had seen it made up several times already so I knew when I came across the right fabric I would be making it. It is flowy, fun and fast to make which makes it a #winner Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I took out about 1″ out of the bodice because it was a little too big for my small frame. Would you sew it again? I have so much more patterns to make but if I need quick and easy or an instant gratification project I may pull it out and make it out of a fall transitional fabric and wear it with a blazer. Would you recommend it to others? Most certainly!

Hi Darlings! I say this over and over again!!! it does NOT matter if you are my size or Kelly’s size, it only matters how you wear it and work it!!! Please bear witness to my fabulous muse Kelly! Thanks Kelly for always making my tutorials look so damn good and showing that you can work it at any size. She even made it her own by adding a seam to the sleeve pattern and creating a two part sleeve and using a very cool faux leather! KELLY’S REVIEW Pattern Description: Mimi G’s Off the shoulder maxi dress Pattern Sizing: pattern is drafted to your measurements Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Pretty close. Were the instructions easy to follow? Mimi is an excellent teacher and her directions are always so clear and easy to follow. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? This went together with such ease and I think you get a really sophisticated look for not a lot of fuss. I also like that the pattern is so versatile. This pattern lends itself to becoming a TNT. Fabric Used: French Terry and faux leather. Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: The only change I made was to use a two part sleeve and make the bottom half out of faux leather that I had in the stash. Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Absolutely, I already have. Conclusion: This is another winning tutorial from Mimi at mimigstyle.com. What I love about this and the other tutorials I’ve made is that you can just change up the fabric and embellishments and build an entire wardrobe around these 5 or 6 easy basic pieces.

Hi Darlings!! I have a thing about wearing clothes I make more then once or twice before I give them away to the girls at the church, mostly it’s because once I am photographed in it I usually don’t share it again, but today while standing in my ridiculously over crowded closet, uttering the words “I don’t have anything to wear!”, I started to look in the back of the closet for any “hidden” dresses I may have pushed back there. I came across this little number that I made last June and wore and photographed myself in it but did not review the pattern so I put it on and remembered why I did not give this one away….it’s uber cute! lol. Here is the review I failed to give you last year 😉 and btw, the pattern is only $4 HERE Pattern Description: Misses Dress HERE Pattern Sizing: I cut the 4 Fabric Used: Print Mesh (I lined the dress) using a tricot. HERE is a similar FABRIC that will look great. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done? yes Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, the instructions were clear and easy to follow. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I remember liking how cute it looked and how comfy it must be to wear; It does however have a considerable amount of gathering for the three tiers but once you past that it is a breeze. Once I was done and put it on it made my waist look wide so I belted it and then it just becomes even cuter. Not belted didn’t work for me. Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None Would you sew it again? No, I have so many other patterns but I do really love this one. Would you recommend it to others? Yes, I think it’s cute and a great summer dress.