tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post8283080540052642884..comments2024-03-12T14:36:12.865-07:00Comments on Fashion, Lifestyle, and DIY: The EASIEST + FASTEST Dress To Make! & WINNER Announced!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13739107395724334908noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-46083153860111574522013-08-15T16:14:23.970-07:002013-08-15T16:14:23.970-07:00Hi Mimi, the #DIY Dress link does not seem to be w...Hi Mimi, the #DIY Dress link does not seem to be working.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07096349469526069631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-43794064365165846752013-04-22T02:25:31.710-07:002013-04-22T02:25:31.710-07:00Mimi I am ready to start trying these super cute p...Mimi I am ready to start trying these super cute projects. However, I know nothing about machines or sewing.What type of machine should I start with?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14064872418901664135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-48078939663195820502013-04-15T13:32:01.978-07:002013-04-15T13:32:01.978-07:00Thanks Mimi u rock!!!Thanks Mimi u rock!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05616322022435773402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-19722399268716124872013-04-15T12:40:31.257-07:002013-04-15T12:40:31.257-07:00I just cut fabric 3" wide and and folded them...I just cut fabric 3" wide and and folded them in half sew it using a 5/8" seam allowance then turned it inside out and sewed them on to the dress where I felt they would be most comfy.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739107395724334908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-67572108071339523272013-04-15T12:04:30.635-07:002013-04-15T12:04:30.635-07:00I made this dress over the weekend I do have a que...I made this dress over the weekend I do have a question how do you make the straps? It was super easy to sew.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05616322022435773402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-44481464805154049122013-04-15T08:30:04.596-07:002013-04-15T08:30:04.596-07:00Hi Mimi! You were right! This dress was easy to ma...Hi Mimi! You were right! This dress was easy to make. I made two dresses for my daughter this weekend (each took less than 15 mins to make). When you get a chance, please check them out on my blog, chickpool.blogspot.com. Oh and that dress is perfect on you! Thanks for the tips! ChickPoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13095137458669720482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-10709291497173500202013-04-14T08:04:48.064-07:002013-04-14T08:04:48.064-07:00Just grabbed the cutest black & white "st...Just grabbed the cutest black & white "style in an instant fabric" yesterday to make my dress later today!! Last night was date night with hubby and I couldn't stop talking about it lol! Thanks again. Ps... the orange fabric you used IS really cute in person...that's my next pick!! Keli J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04405050005917220462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-56257260026891353982013-04-13T19:21:44.009-07:002013-04-13T19:21:44.009-07:00MIMI LOVE THE DRESS, COLOR N FABRIC LOOKS GREAT ON...MIMI LOVE THE DRESS, COLOR N FABRIC LOOKS GREAT ON YOU WITH UOUR COMPLECTION.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373230069367016259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-70896281491843225662013-04-13T15:19:40.039-07:002013-04-13T15:19:40.039-07:00This is gorgeous! I've never given these pre-...This is gorgeous! I've never given these pre-shirred fabrics a second thought but I love this maxi dress length! I went to the store today and got the blue and green print after seeing yours! I have to admit I'm usually a fabric snob myself after being spoiled by the online selections. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787901606278168542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-36241184468563777642013-04-13T12:37:36.501-07:002013-04-13T12:37:36.501-07:00Mimi, i'm so inspired by your talent and abili...Mimi, i'm so inspired by your talent and ability to sew and make your own clothes, it looks like you bought those clothes from the store, you are Truly Blessed and i'm grateful that you don't mind sharing your talent with others that has that passion for fashion, thank you, GOD gave you the talent and ability for HIS PURPOSE and for you to share with others is what HE wants, keep sewing and Glorifying HIM through this what you're doing. Have A BLessed Day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-73929516242924954892013-04-13T12:19:15.787-07:002013-04-13T12:19:15.787-07:00i meant step by step, thanks!i meant step by step, thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-2056453262189027492013-04-13T12:18:08.812-07:002013-04-13T12:18:08.812-07:00hi mimi, i'm a new subscriber and i was wonder...hi mimi, i'm a new subscriber and i was wondering if there is a diy step on step on making the long denim maxi skirt that you're wearing in one of your photos, i like the way you put that denim skirt together, thanks and hope to hear from you soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-42413320798429708542013-04-12T21:05:05.261-07:002013-04-12T21:05:05.261-07:00Hi Mimi! I am assuming that if a yard is 36 and m...Hi Mimi! I am assuming that if a yard is 36 and my chest is 36 also I would need a bit more 1 yard, correct? I am kind of slow with this math thing... I want the blue fabric badly!!!Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03427941307953456663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-91911903550990846492013-04-12T19:32:12.074-07:002013-04-12T19:32:12.074-07:00Mimi, I always admire your sewing and generosity...Mimi, I always admire your sewing and generosity God bless you for both of them! Happy sewing!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-9812644878505626482013-04-12T19:11:42.615-07:002013-04-12T19:11:42.615-07:00I'm new to your blog and enjoying all the fab ...I'm new to your blog and enjoying all the fab styles you have created. You're definitely bringing out the fashionista I'm me. Looking for this design tomorrow.Hey girl its pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745346987098352721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-24702809735425294862013-04-12T18:38:37.150-07:002013-04-12T18:38:37.150-07:00That's cute. I use to wear shirred dresses an...That's cute. I use to wear shirred dresses and rompers back in the 70s when I was little! It was a summer staple.Erica Bunkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023668349294387098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-91071343010579480402013-04-12T18:34:12.999-07:002013-04-12T18:34:12.999-07:00This is adorable! I was just looking on their site...This is adorable! I was just looking on their site for fabric ideas for my next project and saw the "Style in an Instant" collection. I was wondering if they were any good. Will definitely make this in the future. THANKS! ! SN: Congratulations Joy!! :-)Keli J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04405050005917220462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-11430056496523519452013-04-12T14:29:20.388-07:002013-04-12T14:29:20.388-07:00So lovely and easy too! My mother brought me some ...So lovely and easy too! My mother brought me some of this shirred fabrics to make summer dresses for my daughter but they are not half as cute as yours<br />Great wedges!Merche Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05661826143945463474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-41641019709654231062013-04-12T13:42:30.297-07:002013-04-12T13:42:30.297-07:00Hey Ms. Mimi! Simply love this! How many yards of...Hey Ms. Mimi! Simply love this! How many yards of fabric do you think I'll need? Like max amount for a chest that measures 42 inches. Thanks in advance!Write4Uhttp://www.norushimagery.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-75334802235091115652013-04-12T13:41:14.531-07:002013-04-12T13:41:14.531-07:00I love the print and the color!! Thank a lot for t...I love the print and the color!! Thank a lot for the coupon too. (^_^)Nikellhttp://www.womantoanother.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-10410735141410863842013-04-12T13:00:56.937-07:002013-04-12T13:00:56.937-07:00Mimi - this is so fly!! The necklace is perfect f...Mimi - this is so fly!! The necklace is perfect for it!! Great job lady!Marthanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-88113116785285591382013-04-12T12:57:24.650-07:002013-04-12T12:57:24.650-07:00I am taking my daughter to get material tonight.. ...I am taking my daughter to get material tonight.. I need her to sew once a week.. Thank you! Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00619443008141950708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-49234821360616888392013-04-12T12:56:03.941-07:002013-04-12T12:56:03.941-07:00Super cute. There's a JoAnn's opening next...Super cute. There's a JoAnn's opening next week, now I have an excuse to go!Tonianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-61856133157839280222013-04-12T12:43:22.043-07:002013-04-12T12:43:22.043-07:00@niki: There is a free pattern and tutorial for ho...@niki: There is a free pattern and tutorial for how to make your own shirred sundress. I tried it two years when I first started sewing and no problem figuring it all out: http://heatherross.squarespace.com/download-mendocino-sundress-pa/<br /><br />Just be warned it might mess up the tension on your machine. It's fixable but it's a headache.niemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15296270866773142442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4445615081384739024.post-53678569098332671542013-04-12T12:37:42.008-07:002013-04-12T12:37:42.008-07:00ok..i, too, can do this..giggle! this is too cute!...ok..i, too, can do this..giggle! this is too cute! smileDaniJewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12801828087756760458noreply@blogger.com