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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

DIY Little Green Dress & Belt + Franken-pattern Info





Hi Darlings!!

I am keeping it short and sweet today. I used two different patterns to make the little green dress which is always fun to do because it gives you a chance to look beyond the envelopes and be creative.

I used the bodice of V8815,minus the peplum of course, and I used M6842 View A for the skirt. I lengthened the the bodice by 1" and then sewed the bodice together and sleeves, then the skirt and joined them at the waist. It was super simple and worked like a charm. The only few adjustments I needed to make were at the waist. The thing I love most is my self covered belt! They are so easy to make if you have some belting and a covered buckle kit. Sometimes having a fabric covered belt just makes the sewn garment look even more fab!

I made the dress out of a Kelly Green Athletic Spandex that I seem to be obsessed with. I even told Regina at Michael Levine to save me every color that comes in. It's almost like an amazing light weight scuba fabric that holds it shape like no other, I love it!! shoot for a second I almost hated sharing LOL!!! don't buy it all up! but if you do buy don't forget to use my coupon "mimi10"

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DIY Dress & DIY Belt / Steve Madden Heels HERE / Express Necklace (old)

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DIY Green Dress




91 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    CUTE as always!!

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  2. JeanettecJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Love it! Love it! Love it! Ordering fabric RIGHT NOW!!! You've done it again Mimi. You are rocking that dress. Simply lovely.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    Very nice. Look good in green.

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  4. TiaJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    This dress is fab....love! Please add this to stitched9....that green is everything.

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  5. TiaJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    How many yards did you use?

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  6. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    I wish my butt wasn't so big. Short stuff like that I would have to put leggings on with it. But that is very very cute. I might still try to do it and see what I can pull off. And green is my favorite color.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:35 AM

      Thanks sweets, you can make view B of the skirt as it is much longer ;-)

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  7. The Sewing Loft, featuring Kewl, Klassy, KlothesJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    I love this sis!!!

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  8. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    Love! Love! Love!!!!

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  9. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    Hi Mimi -

    Love your creativity! It's awesome! Very cute dress - great job lady!

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  10. JennyJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    Cute as always, Mimi. Is that fabric like a double knit? I'm thinking it would look like nice as straight leg pants. I can never find the right fabric for that.

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  11. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    So Cute... just wondering if leggings in that same material be just as flattering with the "little green" dress.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:36 PM

      YES! I have made several leggings in this material. It is the same material from the workout tutorial leggings i had on.

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  12. SapphireThreadzJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Love this outfit...Thank you for giving me another way of looking at patterns. Never would have thought to mix and match them. What a great way to get the outfit I really want....Thanks for all your inspiration and sharing your talent.

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  13. LashellJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    OMG, this dress is soooo cute. I love the fabric you chose.

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  14. Monica PJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    This is gorgeous as usual, but dang it Mimi I am frustrated with you! Could you please post something that those of us with stacked figure 8 shapes can wear (by that I mean an 8 on top of an 8 lol). I had a flat stomach until I turned 40 and then I looked down and couldn't see my feet! something a bit less figure following please. In the mean time I am doing crunches like a demon!

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    1. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:43 AM

      I don't think we can expect Mimi to make and wear things that aren't her style and items that show off her banging figure is definitely part of her signature look.

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    2. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:35 PM

      LOL, Thanks Monica ;-)

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  15. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    Oh yeah, Mimi....that's you all day. Love that color!!

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  16. MirayaJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    OMG I love this dress

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    Love Love Love...could you do a tutorial of the belt:-)

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  18. Art SJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    Gorgeous color and love the leopard print heels! I'm never going to make it to your sewing convention, I'm going to spend all my money on patterns and fabric!

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    Do you sell items? If so, is this included? Do you do custom sizes?

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    1. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:34 PM

      Dont do custom work doll but anything I have that is made for purchase gets put on http://stitched9.bigcartel.com

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    Mimi, I wish... I gotta hit the gym harder...lol

    - Dee

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  21. JaelaJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    Always so pretty and well put together Mimig

    www.jayla31.blogspot.com

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  22. AshleyJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:40 AM

    I love this! I have been wanting to make this exact dress but didn't have a good bodice pattern! I can't wait to try this myself. I have made the skirt before and yours looks a bit different. Did you top stitch most of the seams? Also could you tell me what sizes in the bodice and skirt you used?

    Thank you! Love ya girl!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:28 PM

      I did, I top stitched the seams of the flounce to make them stand out more. I cut the smallest size (don't remember) but still had to remove a lot of excess.

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  23. Karen S.January 28, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    Too cute and I love that color.

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  24. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    very nice, and you look GREAT in it!

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  25. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    Yes. Yes & Yes! This is one of my favorites of 2014. The craftsmanship and detailing is off the charts here Mimi. I love everything about this dress and look. Work it!!!!

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  26. stylesketchesJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    This is BAD Mimi! Bad as in so good! Love love love it!

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  27. SewitChic'.comJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    Fabulous!!

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    This is so cute!!! I love all of your stuff!!! :D I am starting a sewing challenge as well. Thanks for posting!!
    www.intotheaugustred.wordpress.com

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  29. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    Can this be sewn by hand or is a sewing machine required?

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  30. Makeup Shenanigans by frankieJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    I cant even take it.. Im so tired of stalking you... wait, no Im not...

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  31. KeeKeeJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    This is such a cute little dress and you look great in it!

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  32. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    I love this. And your right, it's so flattering.
    Www.Polishedbrand.blogspot.com

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  33. MrsEJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    Great job as usual! Does this have a zipper?

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  34. MrsEJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    Great job as usual! Does the dress have a zipper?

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  35. DivamazonJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    I swear the big 4 need to put you and Erica B on their envelopes to give these patterns LIFE!!! LOVE this!!!!

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  36. SKAJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    Did you have to do anything special to the material, like with knits where you have to wash and serge?

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  37. knitmachinequeen (KMQ)January 28, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    Super cute.

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  38. Sweet VanillaJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    Beautiful dress, very girlie! How can I go about getting one made by U?

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  39. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    You Slay!! me Mimi!! Fantastic again!

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  40. FAYEJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    I LOOOOOVVVVVEEE IT����! Please bring this selection with you to ATL on Sunday������

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  41. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    girrrrrrllllll..........oooooooooo kill'em!

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  42. justgettingstarted6597January 28, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    ok mimi, I HOPE THERE IS A TUTORIAL COMING. IM READY TO BUY!

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  43. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    Love this little number

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  44. fashionandfabricsJanuary 28, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    I've read your blog from beginning to end. I love this dress, the colour, the fabric everything looks amazing on your. Your a skilled woman and inspire me as I also sew. Hurry up and come to London!!!!! :-)

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  45. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 4:17 PM

    Hello Mimi, I am new to your blog, and I love it. Because of you and the other woman I am ready to try sewing again. I agree with everyone you are rocking that dress. I hope you will be doing a tutorial for this outfit.

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  46. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    I love this. Seems simple. I have kids boutique and make kids clothes (simple dresses, pants and shorts) but I am scared to death to try sew something for me that you make. I feel like I haven't mastered my sewing skills yet amd scared to take that big leap. I did make your tshirt maxi dress onetime. Lol love your work. You are truly blessed and talented

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  47. gigibrownJanuary 28, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    So, you literally designed your own pattern. You go GIRL!!! I love that look.

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  48. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    I would like to start learning how to sew clothes and do embroidery. How do you know what is the best sewing machine to purchase?

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  49. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    Love.......LOve......LOVE!!!! BEAUTIFUL!

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  50. AriBJanuary 28, 2014 at 6:07 PM

    This is amazing. The fabric does look like a dream, I'm probably not going to find that where I am in Trinidad. I've only recently come across your blog, you're my 2014 inspiration!

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  51. DaReslnt1January 28, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    I ordered this material ASAP because I already know it will be sold out if I wait.....lol

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  52. dorothy scalesJanuary 28, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    wow you have done it again. LOVE this look and the pattern. Now I gotta go get this pattern too. This would look awesome in that blue spandex also.

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  53. UnknownJanuary 29, 2014 at 6:21 AM

    Okay I already have enough hobbies now you gave me another one lol. I truly love this look But the shoes Gurl where did you get the shoes they are HOT!!!

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  54. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    Miss lady: You Are FLAWLESS!!!!
    -Crystal

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  55. TeeJanuary 29, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    Love this color and style on you! You're always so cute! Congrats on your success!

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  56. Stephanie NJanuary 29, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    Mimi !!! Is all I can say :)

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  57. TBrooksJanuary 29, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    You are doing it girl! I love this dress!! Please consider selling it on Stitched9...please:)

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  58. UnknownJanuary 29, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Beautiful. Oh - and your legs are EVERYTHING in this dress.

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  59. UnknownJanuary 29, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Is there a tutorial for this awesome dress? My daughter is just learning to sew and would love making this for me.

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  60. UnknownJanuary 30, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    This dress Is amazingly gorgeous. I like how you think outside the box. Cant wait to get better at sewing so I can make great garments like you. You Rock!!

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  61. DARA JJanuary 30, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    Mimi this is fab as usual.. My husband tells me you are my girl crush because I love everything about you.. :) Do you think this fabric would work well with the mini peplum dress?

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  62. UnknownJanuary 30, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    Omg..this dress is darling on you! EVERYTHING you make looks absolutely adorable on you! I love your style!

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  63. UnknownJanuary 30, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    This is beautiful will this dress be added to be sold on stiched9? If so I would like to have one.

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  64. UnknownFebruary 5, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    I need to geta sewing machine and learn to sew that's to cute

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  65. UnknownFebruary 10, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    Now I will have to buy the two patterns and the fabric...awesome job Mimi, as always!

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  66. UnknownApril 6, 2014 at 5:54 AM

    Mimi did you interface the skirt at the waist like the pattern says or did you just connect it to top without the interfacing?

    Thanks

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  67. AnonymousJune 5, 2014 at 12:58 AM

    Un coucou de France où je découvre ton blog. Tes vêtements sont magnifiques, tout comme toi.
    Bravo !!

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Thank you for taking time to comment ;-)

xoxo
mimi g.

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