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Welcome to my blog! I am a lover of many things so here you will often find me writing about sewing, shoe making, cooking, fashion, and even business topics, tips, and advice.
Jul 18, 20182 min read
DIY MODAL KNIT WRAP DRESS
HI DARLINGS! OK, Don’t be upset but this DIY MODAL KNIT WRAP DRESS is a rub off of a dress I bought and not a pattern. You can however...
Jun 6, 20181 min read
DIY SILK DRESS USING VOGUE #9253
HI DARLINGS! I can’t decide which of my yellow pieces has been my favorite because I think I love them all but this dress which is VOGUE...
Jun 4, 20181 min read
DIY LIL YELLOW DRESS USING MCCALLS #7740
HI DARLINGS! I can’t get over this adorable dress. This pattern is a winner, and I can’t wait to make the other versions. I rarely do an...
May 9, 20182 min read
DIY BOYFRIEND JEANS USING CLOSET CASE MORGAN JEANS PATTERN
HI DARLINGS! If you have not made your own DIY BOYFRIEND JEANS, you really should do it asap. If you are a member of SEWITACADEMY.COM you...
Apr 27, 20181 min read
DIY CROP TOP AND WIDE LEG PANTS USING SIMPLICITY 8558
HI DARLINGS! I am so glad it’s Friday, and I am feeling pretty great in my DIY CROP TOP AND WIDE LEG PANTS. I have been on a mission to...
Apr 25, 20182 min read
DIY JONI JUMPSUIT IN A STRIPED ORGANIC KNIT
HI DARLINGS! Well I am back at the gym and my stiff neck is all better, I even did pilates with my girlfriend yesterday. Today, however,...
Apr 13, 20181 min read
DIY BUTTON UP SHIRTDRESS USING SIMPLICITY 8546 MODIFIED
HI DARLINGS! Well, I did it, my first color coordinated “collection” I am posting a video tomorrow talking about all the pieces I made....
Apr 11, 20182 min read
DIY FLAMINGO OGEN CAMISOLE + WRAP SKIRT USING SIMPLICITY 8606
HI DARLINGS! I am so excited about my DIY flamingo Ogden camisole and skirt which are number 06 and 07 of my #DIYPINKCOLLECTION. On...
Apr 9, 20181 min read
DIY PINK FAUX WRAP DRESS + VOGUE 1027
HI DARLINGS! This DIY pink faux wrap dress is so crazy comfy. The pattern is old and out of print but you can still probably find it on...
Apr 5, 20182 min read
DIY PINK LINEN PANTS AND CAMI
HI DARLINGS! If you missed the start of my #DIYPINKCOLLECTION, you could see that first post HERE. This second look is my favorite so...
Mar 19, 20181 min read
FLORAL FIT AND FLARE DRESS USING BASIC BLOCKS
HI DARLINGS! We have had so many amazing classes in the SEW IT ACADEMY, we have draped, drafted, and have used basic fitting blocks to...
Jan 10, 20181 min read
10 ME MADE MUST HAVE GARMENTS: JANUARY PROJECT
HI DARLINGS! I am taking over the month of January and making clothes I love to wear on a day to day basics. Watch the video below as I...
Dec 1, 20171 min read
DIY TURTLENECK DRESS WITH FISHTAIL
HI DARLINGS! I hope you guys are having a great week. I have been busy working on deadlines and filming. I finished filming this dress...
Nov 6, 20171 min read
TURTLENECK RIB KNIT DRESS
HI DARLINGS! First of all thank you so much for all the birthday wishes I received yesterday, it was truly amazing. I had such a great...
Aug 15, 20171 min read
VELVET CAMI AND DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT + PATTERN REVIEW #M7606
HI DARLINGS! I couldn’t wait to wear this skirt. We featured this M7606 skirt in the July/August issue of SEW SEW DEF and I knew I had to...
Aug 4, 20171 min read
FREEBIE WRAP SKIRT TUTORIAL!
HI DARLINGS! It’s Friday and that means it’s time for a FREEBIE TUTORIAL. I have been trying really hard to do more videos for my YOUTUBE...
Aug 3, 20171 min read
PEPLUM BUTTON UP TOP + PDF PATTERN MODIFICATION
HI DARLINGS! I told you yesterday that I was excited about this pattern and I really have made it about 5 times already, including...
Jun 20, 20161 min read
MY SECOND PRE-FALL PATTERN FOR SIMPLICITY!
HI DARLINGS! Happy Monday… Today is the start of madness at the Mimi G Style Office. We are gearing up for the conference and SEW IT...
Jun 14, 20161 min read
NEW MIMI G PRE-FALL PATTERNS 1 OF 2
HI DARLINGS! I am back from NY and had such a great but busy time. I had an amazing opportunity to be interviewed by Latina Magazine and...
Apr 4, 20161 min read
DIY WATERCOLOR FLORAL DRESS + PATTERN REVIEW V1496
HI DARLINGS! I could not wait to wear this dress! I have been so involved with this print since I picked it up at Michael Levine a few...
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