OOTD: Leather Leggings + J. Crew Jacket

Hi Darlings! Im just going to leave you a few pics of the OOTD and off I go to get some things off the never ending to-do list. Hope you guys are having a wonderful day!

J.Crew Jacket (old) similar HERE / Faux Leather Leggings HERE / Necklace (old) similar HERE / Steve Madden Booties HERE

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Info and Details

Bernina, Michael Levine, Simplicity

#DIY Wrap Cardi + Flower Belt

Hi Darlings!


I hope you guys enjoyed the long weekend ;-) I had time to recuperate and and now I am back to feeling great. Thanks for all the well wishes, you guys are always so sweet! I didn't have much time to sew for myself this weekend but I did manage to squeeze out this wrap which some of you know it is one of my favorites to sew. I had this great wool blend I picked up at Michael Levine's over the weekend and I wanted to use as much of it as possible so I pulled out my trusty M6168 and made a wrap that I can use through the spring because it is actually pretty light weight and simply yummy!

I have made this before so I wont review it again but you can find that previous post HERE. 
The fabric I used is available HERE and don't forget to use your coupon code darling! (MIMIFEB10)

Fabric Used HERE

DIY Orange Cardi Wrap (similar) HERE / Guess Jeans (similar) HERE or HERE / F21 Pearls / NY&Co. Flower Belt HERE  / Nail Polish "Watercolor" HERE

Nail polish is "Watercolor" by Sally Hansen HERE

Sewing Lesson 2: Intro to Pattern Understanding + Cutting

Hi Darlings!

Todays lesson is longer then last weeks so I had to move it to my vimeo channel which is actually easier for me anyway and it looks better ;-)

Today we are covering the pattern tissue, what the instructions look like and what they tell you; we also cover the markings and finished printed measurements and finally cutting of the pattern and fabric prep.
If you have questions make sure to leave a comment here or join our Flickr group where we will be able to post pics and ask questions.

If you are just starting to follow along make sure to visit the "Free Sewing Class" tab under the header so that you can start reading from the beginning.

Next Week:

Laying Out Pattern Pieces
Grain-lines and Importance
Cutting The Fabric
Cutting Interfacings
Creating a Lining
Preparing For Sewing
Sewing Part 1 (Step by Step)

Lesson #2 Delayed

Hi Darlings

Unfortunately due to some unforeseen changes in schedule this week lesson #2 of the 4 Weeks Sewing Lessons has to be pushed to Monday.

With the hubby having to leave for the ATL to film it just threw off our timing and then last night on my way home I stopped to grab some food at a little whole in the wall Chinese food joint and I have been throwing it up ever since ;-( I'm not sure what was in the food but I will probably never eat Chinese food again! hence there is also no OOTD.

Sorry dolls but I will finish it up tomorrow and will post it on monday.

xoxo
MG

#DIY Date Night Dress + Pattern Review V7997 + Winner!

Hi Darlings!

Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you all have a lovely evening and for those single today and without dates do not fret, sometimes the best company is yourself. The hubby and I don't really do much on VD especially when it falls on a weekday but this year we are not even together ;-( he had to fly out to Atlanta this morning so we'll make up for it on Saturday and he can enjoy my date night dress then.
I put the dress on to do a review and share it with all of you and then took it off through on some jeans and off I went so if you run into me today don't expect to see this dress, LOL!!

I didn't intent for this to be a dress for VD but I had this pattern in my stash and this sweater knit I picked up at Michael Levine's  a long time ago and although the pattern is for a top I wanted to make it a dress and so I did. When I was done the hubby thought it was PDS (pretty damn sexy) and so a date night dress it became.

The WINNER  of the necklace is...... Josanne Mitchell

email me your address doll! 

Pattern Description: V7997 (out of print) but still available online 

Pattern Sizing: I cut the 8

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern once you were done sewing with it? Yes kind of

Were the instructions easy to follow? This is so super easy and super fast to make. The instructions are pretty clear.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I have had this pattern in my stash for a long time because I love the look.

Fabric Used: I used a sweater knit I had in my stash from a last year. These HERE will work and THESE too.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I made the top into a dress by using my hip curve ruler and adding length to it with a little extra to for the gathers at the side. It was really just that easy. I also cut the back piece in two pieces instead of on the fold so I could adjust for the curve of my lower back.

Would you sew it again? I think I might make it again in another fabric and will play with the off the shoulders collar and maybe exaggerate it a bit.

OOTD: Denim on Denim Love!

Hi Darlings!!

So glad you guys like the giveaway, good luck to all of you tomorrow ;-) I know have some on the  DL men who follow so go ahead and show yourself and tell me what you are planning for Valentine's Day? Ladies, do you have your sexy little numbers out for tomorrow night? I am going against the grain and will not be wearing red or black! you will have to wait until tomorrow to see my DIY date night dress.

Today however is a casual denim on denim day which is one of my many favorite looks. I must own at least 8-10 denim shirts, lol I picked up this shirt and jeans at F21 recently. Dark Wash Shirt  HERE / Similar Light Wash HERE and HERE / Floral Print Skinny Jeans HERE / Shoes (old) similar HERE or HERE

Valentines Day Jewelry Giveaway!!!

Hello Darlings!!

Olivia Valentino by Fabulina Designs have offered one of you a chance to win a fabulous necklace from The Simone Necklace Collection. The necklace is so lovely! I was gifted a gorgeous green one that I cant wait to rock. 

Materials Used

Hematite Natural Stones

White Swarovski Crystals

Black Cord Twist Closure (adjustable)

All the products are made by hand and no two are the same.

Retails $89.00 

HEMATITE  “Stone for the Mind”

Brings mental organization and is very grounding and calming. It helps with original thinking. Physically it has been used to keep the body cool, to decrease blood disorders, nervous problems and insomnia, as well as align the spine and mend broken bones.

How To Enter: 

Do two of the four listed below

1. Like the Fabulina Facebook Page

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4. Leave a comment  here or on my Facebook
 telling me "How You Would Rock It?"

I will announce the winner on Valentines Day! also if you don't happen to win they have given my readers 15% off your total for any future purchase; use code "mimi15"