Hi Darlings!
I gotta keep it short and sweet until my wrist starts to feel better but I had to share my latest DIY because it is beyond comfy and so cute! The fabric is from Michael Levine from some time ago but the collection of CHIFFON FABRICS are really fab. Make sure to use the coupon MIMIJUNE10 to get 10% off! GIVEAWAY: I have two patterns to giveaway thanks to Simplicity so leave a comment and I will choose two names next week!
Pattern Description: New Look 6207
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done? Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow? This is a really easy to follow pattern and the instructions are clear. I didn't use them but did read them to review.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I knew when I saw it that I was going to make several because I am a maxi fan and especially love the loose fitting flowy ones.
Fabric Used: Printed Poly Chiffon, Rayon Lining & Pro-Sheer Lightweight Interfacing
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I did not want the ties for the back so I just didn't attach them, I like the way the dress falls without them.
Would you sew it again? Yep
Would you recommend it to others? Yes, the only thing about the dress is that it has you do a ton of hand sewing on the bands so if you don't like hand sewing then you may want to attach them the way you would bias binding which is what I did. The only area that did not work was around the front and back neck band but there is little hand sewing in those areas.
Talk to you guys later this week and thank you for the well wishes and emails!
xoxo
Mimi G
Gorgeous as usual!!!
ReplyDeletethis looks like my type of dress. I live in dresses during the hot Atlanta summers. I hope your wrist gets better so you can continue to grace us with your talent and sparkling personality.
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute! Living in hot Phoenix, I can see myself in this kind of an outfit all of the time. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMy best,
Nita
Love this dress, looks lovely on you :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so so Pretty, I want to make this....
ReplyDeleteI like :-)
ReplyDeleteI like:-)
ReplyDeletejust beautiful! I would make this in a heartbeat, and I already have the perfect fabric...would buy more to make this again and again
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I like:-)
ReplyDeleteCannot go wrong with a maxi dress
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteI like:-)
ReplyDeleteNice! Definitely looks comfy.
ReplyDeleteOmg this is great for new Orleans weather ( it's hot and muggy ) , like always you look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOOOOMMMMMMGGGG!!!! THIS MAXI IS SOOO CUTE!!!!!! I <3 IT!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a superstar! I am a huge fan and owner of many maxi dresses. I'd love to make another one for my collection!
ReplyDeletexoxo
That dress looks like it would be perfect this summer for me and this baby in my belly! haha I seem to love everything you do, lady. You've got a gift! :-)
ReplyDeleteThat dress is amazing! I would like to make one!
ReplyDeleteLove this dress and plan to make it. Nice easy breezy dress for the summer.
ReplyDeleteThanks
DeleteI love seeing everything you make!! I used to sew but it never looked like that!!! You have inspired me to start back sewing!!! Thanks MiMi
ReplyDeleteYay! Thanks
DeleteLove the dress! Is that new ink on your wrist?
ReplyDeleteNope, been there for years
DeleteCute but a belt would have helped to show your shape!!
ReplyDeleteThey see plenty of my shape on here.
DeleteI love it!!! I'm trying to purchase a machine so i can attempt to make some of your designs. I'm kinda tall so i can't really find a"real"maxi dress for me. I want mine to hit the floor and not my lower calves.
ReplyDeleteCat
LOL, Thanks Cat
DeleteI really love this dress! I had thought about it but since I have seen yours I really want it.
ReplyDeletelol, thanks!
DeleteExcellent choice of fabrics. Love the dress.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteHey Mimi, I absolutely love, love, love this dress and would more than anything love to make it.
ReplyDeleteVery cute!!!! Love it
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteThis dress is extremly fabulous. Love the fabric choice as well hun. You look FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks doll!
DeleteCasual, comfy yet sophisticated & elegant
ReplyDeleteI love this! The fabric is great!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute dress. Looks pretty easy to make, but I am a beginner too. Soooo... :-)
ReplyDeletelove love love the fabric. Also love how versatile this dress is. Wear as you styled it, with a skinny belt, big belt, add a cropped sweater..LOVE when something can be worn so many ways. Great dress =)
ReplyDeleteMimi, I always love your outfits, and this one is no different. The fabric is beautiful! Can't wait to learn from you directly next month :-)
ReplyDeleteNot sure if my other comment posted. Anywho the dress is very nice.
ReplyDeletegreat dress and fabric combination!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and good for those days where you're a little heavier than others. :)
ReplyDeleteCrazy...I was just imagining ad dress like this today that I want to make and here it goes. Thanks! Why don't you have your brace on?
ReplyDeleteLove this dress! Great for the plus sized woman who doesn't mind showing her arms!
ReplyDeleteI just looked at the pattern size. None for the PLUS SIZED....any recommendations on how to adjust the pattern to make it fit?
ReplyDeleteI love this! You look great!
ReplyDeleteLove it! The color is awesome.You go Mimi.:-)
ReplyDeleteThese dresses (maxis) are great for women dealing with Lymphedema and have to wear support stockings 24/7. Love this one so much.
ReplyDeleteI love this!!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Mimi.
ReplyDeleteThis dress is so beautiful and elegant at the same time...LOVE!
Super Cute!! I'll have to put this on the list too, I can't keep up lol
ReplyDeleteThis looks super comfy. Please enter me in drawing! :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice dress!!! Looks so comfy and cool.
ReplyDeleteA gifted person who inspires us all!!!
ReplyDeleteThis dress is gorgeous. I love this dress. It looks extremely cute.
ReplyDeleteJust bought this pattern so your review of it was perfect timing. Much appreciated, especially when you have a boo boo! Take care ;)
ReplyDeleteSo perfect for the summer heat; it also looks rather quick to put together. Love this one :)
ReplyDeleteHi Mimi, I am absolutely in love with this dress, you keep me inspired to sew everyday!!!! Love trying to keep up with you, this is definitely on my to do list.
ReplyDeleteLove this dress...looks so comfy and cool!
ReplyDeleteHey Mimi, it's Simplicity 6207 not NL - i think :) . You rock that look mama, so simple and gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThis looks gorgeous! I'd love to have this pattern and make a few summer dresses :) Hope your wrist heals smoothly!
ReplyDeleteOh I love that dress!! You've done it again (^_^)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway too.
I love this fabric! I also love that you style is so versatile, Mimi. This looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteYou are truly an inspiration. I am a beginner your videos and blog has inspired me. I recently purchased. a sewing machine and looking to taking on a project. this dress is beautifu and just maybemy first project. thank you.
ReplyDeleteLove it.....I'm going to try to make me one
ReplyDeleteLove the colors/pattern to the fabric and I love the lay of it. I might make a short version to wear to church and graduations for hot summers.
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, Love the dress Mimi! This would be my "go everywhere" dress!! lol!
ReplyDeleteomg!!! this is so perfect for me. I'm in love with this dress. I would make this dress in every color, print and even modify it for my 6 year old Daughter who loves your blog just as much as I do. You are Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome ...fabulous as always mimi!
ReplyDeleteI love this dress!!!!! I have gone back to buy patterns that I overlooked after seeing them made up by you!!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you're feeling better... Thanks so much for your faithfulness to your followers. You give style such a sophisticated swagg... Love this dress! Hope mine comes out as good as yours. I look forward to seeing your creations.
ReplyDeleteI love this dress, great job. You have great taste and always pick amazing fabrications, please enter me in the give away, thank you.
ReplyDeleteReally cute dress Mimi. The gold details really does something to this dress!
ReplyDeleteLovely! I love maxi dresses and chiffon fabric. This may just be the pattern for me to try to incorporate both.
ReplyDeleteI love this. I'm going to add it to my sewing projects for this summer! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletePlease keep motivating and inspiring women around you.
Glad to see you're feeling better... Thanks so much for your faithfulness to your followers. You give style such a sophisticated swagg... Love this dress! Hope mine comes out as good as yours. I look forward to seeing your creations.
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful mimi.I cant wait until I get to the level where im that good. btw I love your style.
ReplyDeleteMiMi, love this dress! Thank you for sharing...it is truly inspiring me to become more creative by beginning to sew. It is definitely on my to do list this summer! Hope your wrist feels better soon so that we can see more beautiful creations and tidbits of advice! Again, thanks and good look!
ReplyDeleteCourtney
Looks cute and comfy. Not that you look pregnant by any means but I'm thinking this would be a good maternity dress for myself... looks like there's lots of volume to work with!
ReplyDeleteoo la la..beautiful dress!
ReplyDeletecute dress but here is my problem.... this pattern only comes in sizes 4-16 im more like 18 and up does anyone know where I can get a bigger pattern?
ReplyDeleteI love this! I'm still a newbie to sewing, but this is exactly what I want to make... A whole bunch of them for the summer...
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL! Love that broche and button in the back.
ReplyDeleteFollowing you and your blog has reignited a passion I'd dismissed. I got burned out sewing for people and it just wasn't fun anymore. I started up the Singer and Serger 3 weeks ago and began teaching my 14 year old daughter. She selected her own fabric, notions, laid out the pieces and constructed her first peplum top 3 weekends ago. Thank you for reinspiring me. We hope you come to Essence, if your health and other commitments allow!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! this could be worn anywhere!!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress and I keep resting that hand. My CT has been acting up lately so I've been sleeping in my wrist support :(
ReplyDeleteLuv luv luv it, and you look fab in it :0) :0)
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful dress I guess that's my next project.
ReplyDeleteLove.....just.....Love!
ReplyDeleteLooks so cumfy!
ReplyDeleteI love the cut and fit of this dress. IT looks like it would be cute on any figure. Wonderful choice as usual MiMi. Feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteThis is super cute! Ooh, shouldn't you NOT be typing! But, thank you for sharing this beauty. This would also be super cute with a belt. Thanks for sharing, now rest.
ReplyDeleteLove this dress!!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress beautiful as always!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful dress. A must have for the summer
ReplyDeleteLove it!!
ReplyDeleteoooohhh...pick me, pick me, pick me...(fingers crossed, eyes closed tight, praying fervently...)
ReplyDeleteLove this dress. Wish I could sew!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the loose fit. Never envisioned the dress to look this good from the pattern. That's something I need to practice.
ReplyDeleteThe dress is beautiful and I love the fabric.
ReplyDeleteLove the Dress, it looks very comfortable. And as always you look great!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Love the fabric, color and as always, your nice description. Pray that you will feel better soon. Thanks for continuing to connect with us! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is just what I need. Love it ! Could I use polyester to make this?
ReplyDeleteMimi, you make the best looking clothes. I need your skills ASAP! Beautiful dress. :)
ReplyDeleteOmg! Omg! Omg! Omg! I love this dress....super comfy, cute AND my favorite color!! Oh please pick me Mimi G. Thanks
ReplyDeleteLove it!! Great for a big girl, will hide alot!!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Mimi! I'm a new "follower." You make the cutest clothes! I have a couple items from your blog on my to-do list. I'm going to add this to my list as well. I love this dress! And you picked perfect fabric for it too! Take care, Tensley
ReplyDeleteI think this is so cute and I love that it is easy to make. Will be a good confidence booster Lucy
ReplyDeleteYou are genius Mimi. You have inspired me so much, God bless you.
ReplyDeleteI need this pattern in my like. Very cute and the color looks awesome on you.
ReplyDeleteI love your choice of fabric and the pattern is also beautiful!
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I really love your style and you make sewing look so easy. I was trying to see if you sell what you make. looking at these designs gets me to thinking maybe I can try and sew :) (Yikes!)
ReplyDeleteI love this dress. Chiffon seems like a difficult fabric to work with; however, you make everything look extremely easy.
ReplyDeleteI am loving this dress and the fabric is hot! Excellent as usually.
ReplyDeleteMimi. Are you going to show a tutorial to this dress. I started this same pattern but the shorter version but stopped because the instructions for the contrast "bias" was so confusing. Any help would be appreciated.
ReplyDeleteMimi, thank you for encouraging more young people to sew. This is my 50th year of sewing (for myself,others,profit)and it is still such fun to make something lovely that fits. I started young because I am very tall (6'2")and was a tall girl too. I just ordered a new serger after being without for months but sadly, the UPS driver left it on the porch and it was stolen so all the items I was so anxious to get to have to wait until UPS makes a settlement. It took so long to save the money and then....oh,well. I digress, you have wonderful skills and great taste and again, thank you so much for sharing your talents.
ReplyDeleteThat dress looks lovely on you, but I just wonder if it would make someone who is a bit bigger than you appear pregnant? Just wondering...
ReplyDeleteAwesome Dress . I was planning to make this for myself.
ReplyDeleteso in love with this dress,
ReplyDeleteMimi I wad thinking of making this dress, what material did you use for the trim
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