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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!

Hi Darlings! I can’t wait for this house to be in full working order! My brain feels frazzled when things are out of place and it makes me crazy, lol I have a slight OCD issue. Today’s looks is easy and casual and just about the only thing I could pull within reach. I also will confess that I have not washed my hair in days and it is so uncooperative that pinning it up was as close to a “look” as I could manage lol!! I should have some finished room pics for you next week and that circle skirt free tutorial which I have not forgotten about. Also, next week the ad for the blazer class will be posted and emails will go out to my early birds with everything you will need to get ready for class. Early bird sign up ends Monday 10/7 so if you want o save $5.00 you can sign up at the bottom of THIS post and read THIS for info on the class and more. DIY Pencil Skirt (tutorial) HERE & Fabric Used HERE / Gap Sweater HERE / Denim Shirt (similar) HERE / Aldo Shoes (old) / Necklace (courtesy of Chloe + Isabel) HERE / Coach Bag (similar) HERE STITCHED9 ALMOST SOLD OUT, ORDERING ENDS THIS SATURDAY!

Hi Darlings! So about two years ago we decided to move back to the city. We rented a place we could live with until we found a place that best suited us, and in the city that is hard to do. 6 months ago we found a place we liked that was just on the outskirt of the city but close enough to downtown, where I spend a lot of time (fabric/fashion district), so we moved and settled in. Soon after we found that the property community management folks were awful and negligent, so the dilemma began. Trying to get things fixed was a nightmare. The neighbors are out of control, and mind you we live in the suburbs in a gated community!! ugh. So letter after letter, complaint after complaint, broken water pipes & soaked rugs then mold build up I just could NOT take it (especially for the money we pay every month) goodness. After trying to get the situation rectified with management and having ZERO response I began looking at BRAND NEW developments that had options to buy. I should have done this to start with but you know sometimes God has a different plan then you. So after some due diligence on our part we found an amazing place with so much room and no one has ever lived in our home. EVERYTHING is NEW! and now I have two work spaces, a studio set up for filming and a separate workspace for my own personal stuff, and an entire room that I am converting into a walk in closet! When an opportunity presents itself be ready and take action! This weekend was crazy with the moving and this week will be no different so just bare with me while I get it together. The first thing I put in order is my bedroom because if I don’t sleep comfortable I am not a happy camper, lol I just have some artwork to put up and a few little trinkets and I am set. My bedding is a mix of Bed, Bath and Beyond HERE, Nate Berkus HERE from Target and some Home pillows from Goods. I woke up this morning and did try to find something to wear but everything is a mess in the new place and I could NOT manage to think straight let alone find an outfit worth photographing. I am almost done setting up the work room so I can get back to business but this morning in the closet it was not happening, lol Here are some pics of the mess 😉 and the progress of my filming space! Thank goodness Ikea sells extra shelves so you can customize your Billy Bookcases (HERE) because not only do I need 4 more shelves I need another bookcase, lol! I am completely smitten with my rug! so appropriate and darn cute! Ikea button rug HERE This is my filming space 😉 the table is perfect and because it is a “build it yourself” sorta thing it was perfect! The LINNMON table is 78″ long and can be found HERE (also in black/brown) the NIPEN legs are so pretty and can be found HERE. The middle piece is perfect for my pins, nippers, zippers, presser feet etc. The ALEX drawer unit is HERE. The leather chair is from Staples and the above desk shelves are EKBY found HERE More pics and links after I am finished.

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! I am so pumped today (maybe I had too much coffee) but either way I am just feeling excited and blessed and ready to take on the world, lol! Let’s Talk OOTD: The pants pattern is V8909 View B. This pattern is FANTASTIC! It has just the right amount of ease, the fit is great and the style is just what I was looking for. I also really love the fact that I can wear these dressed up or down. I have reviewed the pants pattern below for you and plan to make them in leather soon. The top is self drafted because I couldn’t find a pattern that I could easily manipulate, so it just seemed easier to make it from scratch. The top is a high/low crop which is also going to be a future tutorial. For custom orders on the crop top EMAIL ME Pattern: Pants Pattern V8908 View B Fabric Used: I used a stable double knit which I think is perfect for this pattern. There are many great colors HERE and use the coupon dolls “MIMI10” Pattern Sizing: I cut the small Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope when you were done? Yep Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, the pants come together rather quickly. The only think that takes a little time if you are new to sewing is making the stitching lines for the elastic casing and maybe the buttonholes for the drawstring. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked everything. I was a little suspect because sometimes these patterns look like they will look good but are drafted really big or without style details but this one is a winner for me and will stay in rotation. Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I did not do the buttonholes for the drawstring because I knew I wanted a flat front so I just folded over, created the casing and inserted my elastics. Would you sew it again? Yes. I plan to make them in leather and sequin 😉 Would you recommend it to others? Most certainly! DIY Pants (similar) HERE, HERE or HERE / Crop Top (similar) HERE, HERE or HERE / Zara Shoes HERE

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

Hi Darlings! I hope you guys are having a great week. I have an update on the Blazer Course….due to some shifting in my schedule I wont be launching it until the 14th of October BUT below today’s “outfit of the day” is a rough list of what I will be covering and how you can sign up early. J. Crew Sweater Tee HERE / Gap Dark Jeans HERE / MK Bag HERE / MK Watch HERE / Steve Madden Platforms HERE READ CAREFULLY! You can sign up early below and a few days before the first lesson is posted you will get a pdf with some information regarding tools, supplies, fabric suggestions, pattern info and all log in information (yes there will be a plus size option) I will also be sending along a list of resources for the materials being used. I will posting 5 lessons total and each lesson will vary from 30-60 minutes. Make sure to use a current EMAIL address because that is how you will receive the class info and links. This 5 part class will be given in easy to follow and understand instruction via step by step videos. There will be no couture tailoring but there will be some intermediate to advanced construction that I will walk you through so EVERYONE will understand. There will also be set times for an online chat to cover any questions. Part 1. Pattern guidelines & Taking measurements Choosing your size & Cutting the paper pattern Measuring the paper pattern against you RTW clothes Transferring paper pattern to muslin (Muslin is used to create a “test” that we will use to make fitting adjustments until a good fit is reached) Cutting and Pinning the Muslin Part 2. Sewing and Fitting the Muslin Transferring our muslin back to paper to create a clean pattern that you can keep and reuse Cut our pieces from the fashion fabric Reviewing the construction, interfacings and structure of a blazer Start building the structure for our blazer Part 3. Transfer any necessary fit adjustments we made to our pattern pieces to our lining pieces Create a lining if there is no lining for the pattern Cut and sew our lining pieces Decide on any design details for the blazer 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 $35.00 BUY NOW

Hi Darlings! I’m very excited to share something awesome with you. Over the next few months, I will be posting amazing, FREE tutorials for all of you to enjoy, thanks to the wonderful folks at Michael Levine Inc. We are going to have so much fun together. All Mimi G for Michael Levine tutorials will be posted on the Michael Levine blog. Make sure to follow the links below for today’s tutorial and I hope you enjoy it! TUTORIAL DESCRIPTION: We will be drafting and sewing from start to finish, a top that is flattering for almost anyone, and then we will be adding some great leather patch pockets, or a cool leather exclamation point. There is also an adjustment for those who prefer an off the shoulder look. GO NOW AND CHECK IT OUT!!!

Hi Darlings! This DIY is quick and easy and comes at the request of a fan who is just 12 years old 😉 her names is Jessie and she kindly asked that I do this for her. It is super easy and shown in step by step pics below. TOOLS: Old or new loose fitting t-shirt, ruler, scissors, ribbon, pins, 1 safety pin, scarp piece of fabric in a similar weight and content. Cut a piece of scrap fabric using the measurement you took for the back x 2″ wide. Roll up the front of the shirt so it stays out of your way Pin your scrap to the inside of the shirt (back) and align in the center. Thread your machine with a matching color thread. Sew 3/8″ from the long edge on each side Sew a straight line down the center You should have 3 lines Cut a 36″ piece of ribbon and pin the safety pin to the end of the ribbon Insert from the bottom up one side Then go back in on the other side from the top and out of the bottom. Pull both ends to create the gathering. You can pull as much or as little as you want. Working with the sleeve Fold over 3/8″” and pin until you create 3 pleats in the center of the sleeve Once pinned take it to the sewing machine Sew down the middle of the pleats and backstitch to secure. REMOVE your pins as you get to them. NEVER sew over pins. The End! Leoapdr Baseball Cap (similar) HERE or HERE / DIY Refashioned T-shirt / Gifted Necklace / Jessica Simpson Platforms (black is not available) Nude HERE / Express Boyfriend Jeans xoxo Mimi G

Hi Darlings! I am having a fantastic week! I hope all of you are too. Can I just say that you guys are the best most supportive fans ever and I am so thankful. I am currently in the lead for the InStyle.com nomination and want to stay there, so I promise after this is over on the 15th I wont ask you guys to do this sort of thing again…for a while anyway 😉 but if you could please be so kind as to mosey on down to THIS LINK and VOTE me again as many times as you can until the 15th I will be so grateful! #InStyleSMAs VOTE HERE Top (option) HERE, HERE, HERE / Gap Jeans HERE / Aldo Heels Alysa (old) /F21 Necklaces (Big Scissors) HERE / Nail Polish Essie “DJ Play That Song” (Use a coat of nude or white before applying color) /MK Watch HERE Nail Polish: Essie “DJ Play That Song” Use a coat of nude or white before applying color. TUTORIAL DATES! The Blazer Tutorial Coming October 1st You can sign up early starting next week and a table of contents will be posted. Pants Tutorial Coming October 29th xoxo Mimi G

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 had to share my new favorite thing, which I have been meaning to buy for ages, and just kept forgetting until I pulled out my basket of nail polish and dump it all out to find a color. So…. I went online to find a nail polish rack. It arrived yesterday and I love it!! the second one I ordered is on it’s way so if you have the same nail polish issue I have check out the link below 😉 So nice and neat and now I can see all of my colors!! You can purchase it HERE and shipping is only $6.49 It holds 96 bottles of polish xoxo Mimi G