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Friday, April 18, 2014

Sew Along Tutorial! Color Blocked Top


Hi Darlings,

It's that time again! a new DIY project courtesy of Mimi G for Michael Levine Fabrics. This tutorial is a sew along of McCall 6556 with a color blocking modification. Head over to the Michael Levine blog now to view the step by step tutorial with fabric suggestions and don't miss out on their spring sale today; 20% off your entire purchase! Code: Jump20
DIY Top Tutorial HERE / Gap Jeans HERE / Steve Madden Heels HERE / F21 Clutch (old) / Charming Charlie Necklace & Bracelets / H&M Sunnies (old)










40 comments:

  1. well, here i go again 5:25 in the morning. LOL nice tutorial and great look for today:)

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  2. You look very cut in your outfit

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  3. Love the colors and draping!

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  4. Mimi
    I bought this pattern a couple of years ago and finally found the perfect fabric on Michael Levine's website. I am going to make my dress using this fabric (I love color)! http://www.lowpricefabric.com/p-3976-wet-paint-polyester-knit-ml217295-purple-mint.aspx I can't wait to see how it turns out! His fabric selection is huge, awesome and affordable. I will definitely buy by fabric here. I'm so glad that I found your website! Have a wonderful day!

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  5. Mimi,

    I bought this pattern a couple of years ago from Sewingpatterns.com and finally found the perfect fabric to make this dress on Michal Levin's website. Here is the fabric I found. http://www.lowpricefabric.com/p-3976-wet-paint-polyester-knit-ml217295-purple-mint.aspx I can't wait to see how it turns out! Keep up the good work and have a wonderful day!

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  6. That is a great look. You seriously make everything look hot!!

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  7. Beautiful Mimi! Luv the colors

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  8. A lovely way to dress up a pair of jeans, I like your color choices. What do you call this style of top?

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  9. Mimi,
    this new fabric from Michael is adorable. http://www.lowpricefabric.com/p-13989-temptations-ml264776-slate.aspx. Can you pls make make something out of it! I would love to get ideas!

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  10. Great sew along tutorial Mimi. I already planned to sew this top on Saturday. Your construction was more informative than the pattern. Cool!


    Shawn

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  11. This is freaking fabulous! Love you & your style!

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  12. Hey Mimi - Happy Friday!

    Cute top fo the summer! Enjoy your weekend!

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  13. I have this pattern, one of my first disasters, lol. it was 2nd pattern i'd ever done, did the sides on the wrong side of fabric so all the lose part was inside the, lol. Only recently after more experience was i able to fix it and draft a call sleeve fir the other side. Thanks for tut and color block idea!

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  14. Cute!! FYI loved the video of how u and your hubby met. Love that there are still men who wait for marriage first b4 proceeding. What a gentleman.. U go girl!!

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  15. POW! I have to attempt this top....I think it would be great for a newbie like me :) Plus it hides some stuff, lol....Thanks Mimi....You are one in a million and quite fly might I add :) :)

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  16. Would you consider this easy for beginners?

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    1. YES, this is certainly very easy to make and I walk you through it ;-)

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  17. I totally love your fashion style,whether you make or buy it.I haven't seen really anything that you show I don't like.Much of our taste is the same,you have encouraged me to move forward with my ideas and dream.Keep up the great work!

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  18. Love this look!! You inspire! ! I will be trying this.

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  19. Very beautiful. Superbe !!! Gorgous ^_^

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  20. Great look Mimi! I am a new follower and you have GREATLY inspired me to finally learn to sew. I ordered my Brother CS6000i on yesterday and I'm so excited to start creating! I'm following you on flickr & pinterest too! Thanks.

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  21. I just found this site and have been on it and youtube all day. I feel so inspired!! You are an amazing and beautiful person!!!!

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  22. Yes, freaking fabulous and very chic!!!!! Superb
    Heather

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  23. Going to Joann's now to pick up pattern!!!

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  24. Amazing love this blouse and that clutch is fab

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  25. Mimi, can you suggest a sewing machine for beginners that can make the outfits that you makr?

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  26. Mimi, will you be selling any of these tops, i would love to have two, same color and another

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  27. Gorgeous as always! I told the ladies at my sewing class about your blog. I am going to repurpose my daughters denim jeans into a skirt. You made it look so easy. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.:-)♡ wishing your family a very happy Easter.

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  28. That outfit is everything! Fabulous!!

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  29. I ordered my new dress for my daughter's birthday, its came on time. Fits perfect and dress looks exactly like the picture, maybe even better. Everybody gave me good compliments.

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  30. I bought the pattern and some fabric to try this. I haven't sewn anything in a few years so we'll see how this goes. But, I will follow your tutorial. This would be fantastic for my cruise. Wish me luck!!!!

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  31. Do you plan on making anymore of these for sale? I don't have a sewing machine!

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  32. I don't sew but would love to buy this. Will you be selling this?

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  33. I don't sew but would love to buy this. Will you be selling this?

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  34. Love! Love! and mo Love!!!!!
    Girl, you are fabulous!!!!

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Thank you for taking time to comment ;-)

xoxo
mimi g.