Hi Darlings! I have had this pattern in my stash for a long time and I wanted to make it but just did not know if I would love it or not so I finally tackled it and used a fabric I had in my stash courtesy of Joann Fabrics. I used something that if I liked it I could wear it and if I didn’t I had plenty more of to make something else, lol. A muslin is used to make fit adjustments to your pattern or drape before cutting into your actual fashion fabric. Muslin for me means anything that is a scrap fabric that has the same sort of feel, hand, weight as the fabric I plan to use so I can get a good idea of how the pattern to fabric will really react. Sometimes if I want to make it and am pretty sure the fit will be fine but am unsure if I will like it once made up I use a muslin that is wearable and made from fabric that I have enough of to “play” with and if it turns out good I can actually wear it, lol. Pattern Description: Misses Dress Pattern Sizing: I cut the 6 Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done? Kinda Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, the instructions were clear. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I was on the fence about it but I like the sleeve caps in a contrast color and I like the front ruffle. Fabric Used: Print Challis Courtesy of Joann Fabric Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None Would you sew it again? I think I would prefer it in a solid color but since this was intended as a muslin, it works. Would you recommend it to others? Yes, I think it’s cute and a great summer dress but think it would be better in a solid.

Wow! What an amazing two days, I am so happy to have met all 84 attendees! It was great to see so many women from different backgrounds, race and age come together to support and motivate each other. GIRL POWER!! that is what it’s about folks, helping each other and sharing. I am so mentally drained that I am going to take a few days to recover and rest and will be back on Wednesday. Thank you again SO MUCH! xoxo Mimi G

Hi Darlings! Well if it has not been crazy enough already my ENTIRE household has a cold, lol I swear I cannot get away from it. My poor baby has been coughing & the hubby who is impossible to get to sit and rest (I shouldn’t talk) spent the entire day in bed as did I. We just could not manage to get up. I can hardly even talk without sounding like a man and the sourness in my throat is just awful! Thank goodness that I had my pics from Friday that I didn’t get to post, plus a video tour of my closet. Many of you have asked to see how I finally finished it so I did a walk through for you. I am trying my best not to talk today because it really does hurt and I am going to rest up a bit more. I MUST learn to take more time to rest but I get so antsy when I am doing nothing, lol. *SALE ALERT* www.lowpricefabric.com is having a sale! 20% OFF in honor of Veterans Day. Today only! Forever 21 Overalls (similar) HERE & HERE / DIY Crop Top / Zara Heels (similar) HERE / F21 Necklaces & Sunnies / MK Watch HERE

Hi Darlings! I hope you guys are having a great week. I am rushing off on you guys today but not before leaving you with two pattern reviews on V8882 + M6550 Pattern: Skirt V8882 View F Fabric Used: The fabrics I used were remnant pieces but HERE are some Chiffon options for the top and HERE are some fabric options for the skirt. Make sure to use your coupon! “MIMI10” Pattern Sizing: I cut the 6 Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope when you were done? Yep Were the instructions easy to follow? This is fast and easy. I love skirts that don’t take very long to make including cutting time. I prefer pockets so may add them next time. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I did not dislike anything. I love the fullness at the hem. Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None. Would you sew it again? Yes. I will be making the other views too. Would you recommend it to others? Most certainly! Pattern: Pussy Bow Top M6650 View A Fabric Used: The fabrics I used were remnant pieces but HERE are some Chiffon options for the top and HERE are some fabric options for the skirt. Make sure to use your coupon! “MIMI10” Pattern Sizing: I cut the 4 Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope when you were done? Yep Were the instructions easy to follow? I LOVE this top and this pattern will be added to my TNT list (Tried-and-True) The top is pretty straight forward. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I am a sucker for a pussy bow 😉 Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None. I did however create bias binding for the armholes using scraps from my skirt. Would you sew it again? lol, oh yeah. Would you recommend it to others? Yes.

Hi Darlings! I am feeling better today. I think I slept most of whatever it was away yesterday so this morning I started to get dressed a remembered it was Halloween, lol so I I pulled out my $5 T-shirt from Walmart and put together this get up. Supergirl has a new look, lol!! So off I go to start my day and then end it by taking the kids through the neighborhood. Be blessed and safe dolls and I will see you guys tomorrow in a fab DIY that I have been dying to wear. Booties can be found HERE and my leggings HERE

Hi Darlings! I am so happy you guys are enjoying the “Work It Wednesday” postings. I really like sharing all the different things I am into and try in my everyday life. I have a few more things I want to incorporate soon like beauty postings. I recently have been bit by the makeup bug (It’s my daughters fault, she is obsessed) and so I realized that at 36 years old I NEVER learned how to put on makeup, never wore lipstick and have no idea how to use it. So I have decided that since I am currently fascinated by it that I will start to post my adventures in makeup, lol. Now on to this fabulous dress and pattern! First of all I LOVE this fabric; it is a wool/rayon blend and it is so luxurious. The fabric has a great weight to it so it’s perfect for the changing weather. DIY Dress (similar retail) HERE / Steve Madden Heels HERE / Belt (old) similar HERE or HERE Pattern: V8667 View E Modified Fabric Used: Wool/Rayon Blend Would also be amazing in THIS stretch wool/poly or in any of THESE great colors of Ponte for fall. Pattern Sizing: I cut the 10 because I read in other reviews that it ran small and there was little ease. I should have known to just follow my own judgement since I have made a GAZILLION vogue patterns because I ended up cutting it down to an 8 after the first fitting and then had to remove 3 INCHES! in the bust and skirt! Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope when you were done? Yep except for the long sleeves. Were the instructions easy to follow? The dress is pretty straight forward, it is lend so that is a nice option. I lined it with a light weight silky knit I had in my stash. The collar is easy and there really is not much to it. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like the style of it, it is a very classic dress. The collar was also a selling point. I did not like that they did not have a long sleeve option so I made my own. Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: Just the few I mentioned above. I just redrafted the sleeve to make it long. Would you sew it again? No one of these is enough but it is fab and so I recommend it with a test fit first 😉

Hi Darlings! Today I am rocking this fabulous DIY cardigan and as part of the Michael Levine collaboration so I have posted step by step construction pics so you too can make this little baby! It is SUPER EASY and SUPER FAST and really great for beginners! Step by step construction pics, fabric links and more at www.lowpricefabric.blogspot.com check it out! Shoes: Wild Pair (old) / Jeans: Gap / Belt & Purse: Target / Sunnies & Earrings: Charming Charlie

Happy Monday Darlings, Today is a glorious day and I have a lunch date with my daughter. We are going to eat and watch a matinee showing of Captain Phillips. I am also truly in love with my metallic dress! THIS FABRIC is just amazing and feels so good on. The metallic foil print is soft and stretches nicely. If you purchase the fabric HERE make sure to use my coupon code “mimi10” DIY Metallic Knit Dress (similar) HERE / Zara Gold Heels (similar) HERE Pattern: B5950 Fabric Used: ITY Foil Print purchased HERE It is so fab and drapes like a dream. Make sure you use my coupon! “MIMI10” Pattern Sizing: I cut the 8 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 pretty quick and easy dress to sew up. The instructions are clear and basic. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked the style of the dress and I knew it would look great in my fabric. Simple pattern for a stand out fabric. I did not use elastic in the waist as they suggested and just inserted the zipper. The fabric is a stretch knit but there is a waistline seam so pulling it on is not an option. Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None other then my usual grading down, the pattern has a lot of ease. Would you sew it again? Yes I think I may do it again at some point. Would you recommend it to others? Yes 😉 Lesson 2 of our 5 part series is uploading as I type. For all those who already purchased just log on this afternoon as you did before to see the new video. You can start along at any time and watch all the videos that have already been published. To sign up now and get a great BEGINNER course on constructing a Blazer sign up HERE You can read the blazer post and full details HERE if you are not up to speed. ORDER HERE

Hi Darlings, Happy Thursday! today’s look was inspired by a pinterest pin I saw of Reuben Reuel’s collection De-Mes’Tiks and since then I have been on the hunt for African Wax Prints. I found some locally which is what I made skirt out of but am looking for more!! You can find similar fabrics HERE I made the skirt the same way I made the Regal Maxi Skirt which is my most popular TUTORIAL. It is so easy to understand, follow along and can be made for any size and length. The sweater is from H&M from several seasons ago and it is probably my most favorite sweater. The nude heels are also old and from Steve Madden. DIY Skirt (Tutorial) HERE / H&M Gold Sweater (old) similar HERE / Steve Madden Heels (old) similar HERE (on sale) / J. Crew Gold Belt

Hi Darlings! I hope you guys have had a great week so far. I have been a busy bee to say the least but I did manage to stay on track with my eating. How did you guys do? Today I am going to share a yummy recipe I found on pinterest last week and just used a different ingredient to cut of some of the calories. The recipe is for a pock chop rub (you can use it on chicken, steak fish) that EVERYONE in the house loved, even my 6 year old. The recipe calls for brown sugar but since I need to be watchful of what I am eating especially my sugar intake I replaced the brown sugar with Splenda brown sugar and it was amazing. The recipe comes from BudgetBytes.com and the site owner is Beth. I love his site, not only because she has great recipes but because she shows you the price of the meal and then the price per serving. When you have a big family these are things you need to know right? You can see the recipe HERE and she even shows step by step pics 😉 This is the plate before I swallowed it whole, lol! I could have done without the mash but I only had a bit of it and it was SO GOOD! Okay now…..TurboFire! That woman is insane and I have no idea where she gets all that energy! lol The first day back on a work out was rough but it is fun and energetic so I will report back in another two weeks to give you my FULL thoughts on the program. The meal plan seems pretty easy to follow if you want to do it, but I pretty much stick to balancing my meals with as many clean meals as possible; for example last night we had grilled salmon, salad and green veggies, for breakfast I had plain oatmeal and some grapefruit and then lunch I had a weight watchers frozen dinner. But! what I do swear by and will talk more about in next weeks Work It post, is weight watchers and how I use it to work with my busy schedule. Quick but not easy… Before jumping in the shower I want you to do this quick workout for one week, can you do it? No special equipment, no need for mats or moving furniture. Just do it right before you go into the shower in the morning or evening. source: pineterst

Hi Darlings, I’m having a great day. I have been at a Benefit Cosmetics Boutique filming and having a blast all morning. I’ve never learned so much about eyebrows and make up, and man I am looking good! Lol Here is a sneak peek and of course will share more soon. Have a great weekend!! xoxo Mimi G

Hi Darlings! I am excited that I almost done with the disaster that is my new home and I can feel the stress lifting, lol. I am back at it this weekend and next week the blog will be pretty much back to posting on a regular. You guys have been great so thank you! Now just two things for today, seems that Craftsy.com is having a blogger award and I am thinking I should be nominated so we can do a craftsy class, yes? lol so click and read below etc and you also get entered for a chance to win FREE class via Craftsy.com so check that out below. CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE ME Now here are few more pics of the closet room, I want to call it Mimi’s Boom Boom Room so badly, ROFLOL!! (I crack myself up) if you have seen the movie LIFE with Eddie Murphy and Martin then you get my reference 😉 I just need to finish one wall for my blazers, jackets, and skirts and then put my mirror and a few others things up. It’s nice being able to see all my jewelry at once and the table is actually a kitchen island from Ikea, lol you can find it HERE This is one wall which holds my Pants and tops/button ups and light sweaters. The skirts, jackets and blazers will be on the other wall. This wall holds my dresses I replaced ALL my hangers with the slim velvet ones 😉 Okay off to prepare for the blazer class handouts, circle skirt tut and more… have a GREAT WEEKEND! dolls!