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Feb 5, 20161 min read

Fast, Easy & Free Valentines Day Dress Tutorial

Hi Darlings! I wanted to do something fast and easy for you guys to whip up over the weekend if you need a last minute Valentine’s Day...

Feb 3, 20162 min read

DIY Faux Wrap Dress + Pattern Review Burda 6829

Hi Darlings! Happy Wednesday… Today I thought I would share my recent DIY Faux Wrap Dress made from BURDA 6829 pattern and this cool...

Jan 26, 20161 min read

DIY Matching Top & Skirt

Hi Darlings, I am so happy you guys like the blog look and format. Like I wrote yesterday there will be a few more things I will be...

Jan 12, 20161 min read

DIY Buffalo Plaid Coat + DIY Clutch

Hi Darlings! I am OBSESSED with this BUFFALO PLAID and this jacket is now my new best friend. I picked this gorgeous fabric at MICHAEL...

Dec 17, 20151 min read

DIY Holiday Dress Sew Along

Hi Darlings, I am thrilled that Christmas is almost here! It is such a happy time for me because I get to see all my children in one...

Dec 11, 20151 min read

It’s Back: DIY Sequin Skirt Free Tutorial

Hi Darlings! I thought I would bring back an old post from 2013.. It was a favorite of mine and many others and it happens to have a FREE...

Dec 4, 20153 min read

MY PROJECT RUNWAY BEHIND THE SCENES RECAP + GIVEAWAY

Hi Darlings! I was so excited to see myself Project Runway Junior last night. I had such an amazing time working with Tim and the kids so...

Dec 3, 20152 min read

DIY PLAID COAT + MY PROJECT RUNWAY JR. APPEARANCE

Hi Darlings, As I mentioned yesterday I am on the road and have had the worst two days of travel, lol! Cancelled flights, delayed flights...

Dec 1, 20151 min read

DIY V-NECK STRIPED DRESS

Hi Darlings, I am traveling today but just had to post my latest DIY dress. This is going to be a TNT (Tried and True) M6886 pattern to...

Nov 25, 20151 min read

NEW MIMI G FOR STYLEARC DRESS PATTERN!

Hi Darlings, Before I get on to this amazing dress pattern don’t forget that my BLOGGING 101 COURSE is on SALE for only $15!!! For the...

Nov 3, 20153 min read

How To Create A DIY Lining For A Pattern

Hi Darlings! I am sorta gonna tease you today because I am posting how I create lining for patterns when they don’t have linings but I am...

Oct 29, 20151 min read

#TBT DIY Plaid Poncho

Hi Darlings! I am traveling today so I am leaving you with a favorite “Throw back Thursday” post. This poncho is super easy to make and...

Oct 28, 20151 min read

DIY Little Gold Dress + Pattern Review

Hi Darlings! This DIY has certainly gotten its use around here. In case you don’t recognize this lovely piece it is the freebie sew-along...

Oct 26, 20151 min read

DIY Crepe De Chine Top + Pattern Review

Hi Darlings! I love this DIY Draped Top so much I am cutting out another one today. It was pretty easy to put together once my brain...

Oct 19, 20151 min read

DIY Dropped Shoulder Dress Styled For Fall

Hi Darlings and Happy Monday! Today’s #OOTD is a re-style of my most recent STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL. I love this dress for so many reasons...

Sep 23, 20151 min read

DIY Hunter Green Off The Shoulder Dress

Hi Darlings and happy hump day! I am back to back DIY’s this week, lol. This should look familiar to you guys because it’s my OFF THE...

Sep 22, 20152 min read

DIY Red Knit Dress + Pattern Review M7243

Hi Darlings, Happy Tuesday… I am getting ready to leave town again soon and have been in need of some new dresses, so I took to my...

Sep 14, 20151 min read

DIY Denim Button Up Shirt + Pattern Review B7136

Pattern Description: Shirts and blouses in line with the current trend. Vintage designs, mainly in white, with prints, or collars and...

Sep 5, 20155 min read

WANNA LEARN TO SEW WITH MIMI G?

Hi Darlings and Happy Friday!! Today I am taking a minute to answer questions I am continuously asked about learning to sew. I am so...

Aug 27, 20151 min read

DIY Sweater Dress + Sew Along

Hi Darlings! I made the top version of this last week (have yet to post it) but after making it I thought it would be awesome as a mini...