DIY Red Dress + Pattern Review NL 6123

Hello Darlings!

Well my son is feeling better and I am too so that is great! I am so excited about the repining and sharing of the Denim Maxi Tut I posted the other day ;-) I have another tut in the works for next week so stay tuned. Today I am wearing a DIY dress I made using New Look Pattern 6123 View D, I love this dress...here is my review of the pattern.

Pattern Description: Misses' dress with sleeve and bodice variations including flattering drape and ruffle detail. New Look sewing pattern.


Pattern Sizing: The smallest size is 8 so I cut that and then made changes to the patterns because I knew it would be too big in the bodice and waist. I ended up taking out almost 3.5" from the bodice.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes I suppose it does.


Were the instructions easy to follow? They are really easy to understand and are pretty clear throughout.


What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like the pattern very much, I like the style of the dress and I really liked the flounce and sleeves. The one thing I should have done but failed to measure first was add length to the dress, I would have preferred it fall just below my knee.

Fabric Used: I used a Red Double Knit found HERE

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: aside from fitting adjustments I did not make any significant changes to the design; I did however fully line the dress using a red tricot fabric (HERE) because it called for facings and I HATE facings. Such a nice dress should have been lined anyway, they were trip pin by making it with facings.


Would you sew it again? No probably not but I will try the other views.


Would you recommend it to others? Yes

Dress Details

How I Wore It

BCBG Envelope Clutch (sold out) / Steve Madden Red Pumps HERE on sale $69

xoxo

mimi g.

Neon Lights! Boyfriend, Heelless and Glowing

Hi Darlings!

I hope you all are having a fantabulous day. I am kinda not so good, lol my son got pink eye this weekend and this morning I woke up with my eyes glued shut! UGH!!!! I still went to work but don't plan on taking these sunnies off AT. ALL!

Target Neon Tee $8.00 HERE / Target Boyfriend Jeans $24.99 HERE / LuLu's Platform Heelless Shoes (Sold Out) 

 Im Glowing, LOL

xoxo

mimi g.

DIY TUTORIAL!!! Reconstructed Jeans to Fabulous Maxi!

Hello!!!!

I have been obsessed with denim maxi's and lately I have had my eye on one from Diesel and one from True Religion, both are almost $300!!! yeah...no! so I decided to make my own versions of these skirts and show you how to make one in the process ;-) Here is the inspiration skirt

Tutorial!

xoxo

mimi g.

Style Pantry + Mimi G. Collaboration

Happy Friday!

Today I am skipping the "daily look" and instead am sharing the 2nd part of the Folake + Mimi Collaboration!

Last week you may remember she posted her first look inspired by the film "Snow White & The Huntsman" and today Folake posted the 2nd look of a 3 look series. When Folake and I sat down to go over what she wanted I went home and sketched some ideas, it was almost immediate how quickly she and I connected and so based on my sketches I moved forward; first creating the Big Bow Skirt which initially was going to be yellow and then she decided on a regal black look ;-) and today she is showing out!! in my Kelly Green Slacks and Exaggerated Sleeve Peplum Top.

This is the sketch I did after we first met...

Folake Wearing Mimi G.

Excerpt from Folake's blog post: This is my second Snow White and the Huntsman inspired look in collaboration with NBC Universal (see first look here). Again I collaborated with the fabulous Mimi G. to create this outfit. Starting from pencil and paper, it’s amazing to see Mimi’s and my vision alive in this outfit.

xoxo

mimi g.

7 Things About Me + Why I Was Sad Today

How sweet of Jill to give me this award ;-) So I have to tell you 7 things about me...

1. I only sleep with socks on, lol and will wear them no matter how hot it is.

2. I only like plain donuts you get at he supermarket and I dunk them in coffee

3. I will read the last chapter of a book if I have been reading and get bored but need to know how it ended.

4. My hubby does most of the cooking and cleaning so that I can sew ;-) I <3 him!!

5. I am terrible at saving money!!!! TERRIBLE

6. I MUST drink coffee before I go to bed at night, it relaxes me.

7. I HATE talking on the phone and if I can text/email my way through life I would.

8. *Bonus* I am actually really shy ^_^

Why I Was Sad

 I wanted to share why I was feeling awful today, my friend Liz who also works with me was "laid off" today ;-( we spent every lunch together for the last 4 years and went shopping or sat around laughing hysterically at nothing. I will miss her and my days at work just won't be the same without her here.

xoxo

mimi g.

Pretty In Pink Blazer + Jeans + Leopard Shoes

Hello Everyone!

I am going to keep it short today and just show you what I am wearing, I am feeling sorta out of it and will go into detail later. Send me good wishes and vibes, I need them today!

Get The Look...

Forever 21 Blazer $29.80 Here / Top (I can't find it) Will keep looking / Shoes Dorothy Perkins (sold out)

xoxo

mimi g.

Forever 21 Butterfly Garden Top + Forever 21 Woven Shorts

Morning!!

I am feeling very comfy and cool today, I wanted to dress up but the day is hot and busy and I wanted to be comfy. I am gearing up for the weekend even though it is only Wednesday, LOL but I am ready to relax, sew and share with you guys. 

Last night after dropping off fabric/trims etc to the seamstress I hired to fulfill the skirt orders the hubby and I went and had dinner at our favorite little joint in Hollywood, Delancy's I promise you they have the best damn meatballs I have ever eaten! I was going to take a pic of them but when the plate hit the table I scarfed them down, LOL (pic of entree below)

Get The Look

Forever 21 Butterfly Garden Top $29 HERE  / Forever 21 Woven Shorts $15.80 HERE / Steve Madden Shoes $49.99 ON SALE HERE 

Accessories:  Michael Kors Rose Gold Watch HERE / Forever 21 Filigree Bib Necklace HERE

 I LOVE my Necklace!!!

Dinner ;-)

xoxo

mimi g.

WINNER IS!!!!

The winner of the fabulous Bangle is "SewTellMe" yay!!!!! Email your info so I can pass it along to Carmel at Stella & Dot xoxo mimi g.

Forever 21 Floral + Wide Leg Denim

Hi Darlings!

I realized this morning that with everything I have on I have failed to do any DIY pics ;-( and I am so far behind on tutorials BUT there is a long weekend ahead thanks to the holiday and I will have time to not only make some cute DIY's but to squeeze in a tut! Cant wait for the 3 day weekend.

Get The Look

Floral Top $14.80 HERE (that model is a mess, lol) / Stone Washed Jeans $29.90 HERE 

Accessories: Shield Necklace $7.80 HERE / Floral Ring $5.80 Similar HERE / Purple Beads (old) / Michael Kors Buckle Bracelet $95.00 HERE / Michael Kors White Band Watch $195 (kinda similar) I'M OBSESSED with this watch HERE

xoxo

mimi g. 

Seeing Dots! F21 Dress + Steve Madden Wedges

Hi Darlings!


Today's Vlog but first the kid wanted to make a cameo appearance ;-)

What I Wore..

Get The Look!

Polka Dot Dropped Waist Dress $22 HERE / Steve Madden Wedges (similar) $129 HERE

Accessories: Linked Below 

Accessories

 Fallen Leaves Necklace $2.80 HERE / Rhinestone Shell Ring $6.80 HERE / Double Curve Ring $3.80 HERE / Beaded Woven Cuff $4.80 HERE / Double Wrap Black Belt (similar) $23 HERE

Michael Kors Python Embossed Bag $248 HERE

xoxo

mimi g.