The skirt is a printed chiffon and the lining is a white poly. The pattern for this skirt is uber easy you just have a whole lot of gathering. It came together pretty quickly and it makes me so happy just looking at it, lol!
I used my serger for the rolled hem and an invisible zipper in the CB
NL6149 is out of print but I think you can still find it online. I read the reviews and they weren't great but I knew I could make the adjustments needed. The first thing was in every picture shown in the reviews the ties looked limp and kinda sad and I think that there just needed to be fitting adjustments made and it would have been fine. This is what I did: Took out 5/8" on each side of the pattern because I wanted the sleeves to look more raglan than dolman. I also interfaced the ties so they could hold shape and I also used a 1/2" strip of interfacing on the hem and then sewed my hem so it would be a crisp hem and not wobbly because my fabric is very light weight.
I wore it with my H&M Necklace, MK White Leather Band Watch, Green Stone Ring from F21 & misc bangles and thang's
xoxo,
mimi g.
Can wait till the maxi skirt tutorial, they're my favorite thing to wear. I love maxi dresses also !!!!!
ReplyDeleteLOL, I am working on a simplified tut ;-)
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SLOW DOWN SON YOU'RE KILLING 'EM! I LOVE this look! Can't wait for the tutorial, I just bought some fabric today for the midi skirt and for the Mission Maxi!
ReplyDeleteLMAO! I am on a roll love!
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I found your blog a couple of weeks ago and I'm in love! I've been wanting to learn to sew for a while and you are definitely pushing me to start! I'm about to check Craig's list and eBay for sewing machines now! I love all of your work and this skirt is gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration and motivation!!!
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Its my pleasure!!! yay for you!!!! so excited!
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OMG! This outfit is soooo beautiful, now I want to make this exact outfit! I just got my fabric today for my "Mimi midi skirt" lol. Can't wait for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteYay!! send me pics!
DeleteImpeccable!!! I'm looking forward to the tutorial too. The MIDI Pencil Skirt tutorial was great (I actually made one :) ) Thank you so much for posting pics and tutorials....you really inspire me! #Beginner
ReplyDeleteYou made one and didn't send me a pic!! smh, LOL I wanna see it!!
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Gorgeous! I've been making maxi skirts out the wazoo the past few days!
ReplyDeleteYou just look stunning!
Thanks Adrienne! & Me too, I love wearing them!
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Lovely Mimi--you could've made the whole outfit from paper bags and on you it would be flawless... yet you chose a perfect green and the happiest floral. I love it.
ReplyDeleteLOL, Thank you ^_^
DeleteYes, please! Your pencil skirt tutorial just killed my fabric stash -- and got me started for spring (it's still cold-ish in Chicago, though!). Thanks for sharing!
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Love the colors. So pretty and springtimey
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DeleteMake it work Mimi ;) I will be happily waiting for the maxi skirt tutorial - these patterns be killin' me lol - you look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLOL, Thanks girl!
DeleteThis is Absolutely Stunning .... I want to make this today..lol. The colors are beautiful, you look amazing.. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLOL, Thanks!
DeleteOh yeah! look foward to more tutorials too :)
ReplyDeleteMimi gurl, you are showing out today!!!!! Gurl with this outfit and today's weather in sunny L.A., can I get a bow down, love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteLOL! Thanks!
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My first time visiting your blog and I absolutely love this outfit! You have great style.
ReplyDeleteYay! thanks for stopping by ;-)
DeleteThis is absolutely fabulous. I love the print of this skirt, it makes me think of tropical breezes and sandy beaches!
ReplyDeleteLol, Thanks! Sandy beaches sounds good to me!
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SO GORGE!!!!
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Oh, you mess with my head - but in a good way!
ReplyDeleteLOL, Faye you are funny!
DeleteOh, you mess with my head - but in a good way!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh I LOVE this!!!! The top and skirt are absolutely beautiful! Do you sell your designs? I would love to rock this Mimi G. look!
ReplyDeleteNo I don't sell them, although Im kinda thinking about it now, LOL
DeleteThis is beautiful! Ugh I wish I could sew :) you're pretty darn amazing
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
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Thanks love and you can sew!
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Fabulous look!
ReplyDeleteThat really is a gorgeous looking outfit.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very happy outfit! I love the beautiful print of the skirt, and the shirt looks of such great quality. The interfaced ties was a smart change.
ReplyDeleteI love it. Sofa king cute. I would love to see your closet. How do you store all these clothes? I need to be blessed with your skills.
ReplyDeleteLOL, I am out of closet space ;-(
DeleteI don't know what happened to my post. Anyhow, your outfit extremely cute. I would love to see your closet. How do you store all these clothes and fabric? I need to be blessed with your skills.
ReplyDeleteOMG! You look tooo cute!! I cant even pin point parts of your outfit that I love because everything is fabulous :)
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lol, Thanks Ashley!
Deletewow u've really out did yourself w/ this look stunning print dear:) i want to see u on the next project runway, and fashion star u have an amazing gift and the entire world needs to see it:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Melissa ;-)
DeleteThats sooooo hot!!! mimi you are so talented.
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DeleteYes indeed...girl you be killin' em LOL. I love that skirt! I'm working on a DIY maxi myself. I'm taking an old pair of jeans and cutting them off right below the zipper. Then, I'll create the maxi at the bottom. So it's a half & half skirt.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing your tutorial on this one. (^_^)
Sounds fun! I wanna see ;-)
DeleteMiMi, please consider selling your creations, but for a good price for people like me that are uber cheap!! lol I love this skirt. Please make a slightly fitted maxi skirt. I'am in the process of making one, but I'am a beginner so i dont know what I'm doing lol
ReplyDeleteLOL, ill see what I can do ;-)
DeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog...its sooo inspiring. You def make the clothes beautiful. On another note, I woulf love to know your fitness routine..your shape makes all your outfits perfection. Im trying to slim down my waist & flatten my stomach. Any advice is truly appreciated. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteFitness...mmmmmm well, I love food so whatever I eat I try to work off, lol
DeleteI do a LOT of cardio dance and sit ups, lol
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog...its sooo inspiring. You def make the clothes beautiful. On another note, I woulf love to know your fitness routine..your shape makes all your outfits perfection. Im trying to slim down my waist & flatten my stomach. Any advice is truly appreciated. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing! I hope I can be as good as you one day. How long did it take you to get that good?
ReplyDeleteIts a continuing education, I learn new stuff everyday but it did take me a few years before I walked out of the house with something I made. It so possible, just takes time!
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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your blog sooo inspiring. YOU + your shape make the clothes beautiful. Do you have a fitness routine? Im trying to slim down my waistline & flatten my stomach. Any advice is truly appreciated. Thanks for sharing YOU.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Got me digging through my stash for some floral fabric LOL
ReplyDeleteLOL thanks!
DeleteThese are such fabulous colours. You have great style.
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DeleteI say YES for the tuturial....
ReplyDeleteLOL, ok
DeleteHi Mimi, just found your blog after seeing it mentioned on Curves and Confidence. I thinking I need to start sewing again after having a look around your blog. You're gorgeous and have great style. I'll be back!
ReplyDeleteThank you sooo much!!!
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Such a GREAT combo!!!
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DeleteWow, you really did KILL'EM with this one! Please do a tutorial as I saw a ton of these in the store yesterday (while browsing) and of course they are way over priced in my opinion. I have fabric for YEARS so I need to be more productive and stop daydreaming over your clothes, LOL. I still need to work on the MIDI skirt you put out a tutorial for. I appreciate all of the knowledge and tips you give out freely!
ReplyDeleteThanks love, I'm working on a tut for this weekend if time allows.
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You make such beautiful clothes, I am totally loving this look. That skirt is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for stopping by my blog and commenting.
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Thanks love! & you're welcome!
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OMGosh Mimi you rock color so well...and prints too! I can't sew a lick stitch so I'm going to try my best to duplicate a printed skirt and solid top. Luv your blog and I would love to feature you on ours :)
ReplyDeleteThanks love! feature away ;-) lol
DeleteTry, try and try again, I wanna see a finished skirt!
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Mimi, Can you please do a tutorial on using the serger to create a rolled hem? I have a serger and would like to use it to its full potential. Thanks in advance.
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I will put it on my to-do list ;-)
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That Skirt is absolutely STUNNING the entire look is gorge!
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Thanks Roni
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Well this is more than a little spooky as I was thinking about this pattern, which I have in my stash, at the weekend, and that I really need to add it to my to do list. And here you are with a stunning version. So it's now definitely on the list (including your advice and alterations). I now just need to be brave and try out a maxi skirt. They scare me and yet look amazing on you.
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty sad that I'm pacing and waiting for your tutorials when I don't sew, nor do I own a sewing machine. BUT ... I'm inspired! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome style and your vision for color. Please keep doing what you do!
ReplyDeleteWell im amazed again!! This floral maxi is pure awesomeness honey!! Im *following* for sure now :))
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Mimi,
ReplyDeleteI have been commenting on your links but my comments aren't showing up.
I do not understand why.
Angie
Mimi, Do you think you can do a serger tutorial?
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Angie
This outfit is gorgeous. I wish I had style like you!
ReplyDeleteThis skirt is soo cute!!! I know this shows you how to make it but would you consider making one for someone else?? :-)
ReplyDeleteThis skirt is soo cute!!! I know this shows you how to make it but would you consider making one for someone else?? :-)
ReplyDeleteThis skirt is soo cute!!! I know this shows you how to make it but would you consider making one for someone else?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful !!! Really !!!
ReplyDeleteI love all the spring colour in the skirt. I just found your blog and am in love with it. I do have a couple of questions though. You say it's a simple maxi skirt but you mention the fact that you put in an invisible zipper. Can you explain that a little bit for me please?
ReplyDeleteCan I please buy one of these and the blue one with the pockets from you!?! They are to DIE for and I unfortunately have zero sewing skills! Please Please Please!
ReplyDeleteCan I please buy one of these and also the Blue one with the pockets and wide band? They are to DIE for!!! But unfortunately I have ZERO sewing skills! Please Please Please!
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ReplyDeleteThat printed. Maxi screams "sun, fun, and happy feelings" You be rockin'
ReplyDeleteOMG, love!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, your hair style is BANGING!!! I love the Maxi Skirt...I'd love to get that for my wife, but if I have to sew it...well, I'll just keep wishing....Love your style!1
ReplyDeleteI wish I could sew :-(. But, I'm so glad you have a store that we can buy your beautiful pieces from.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited that I found your blog, you have amazing style! I love this outfit and your personality!
ReplyDeleteLove your maxi skirt print and I'm loving all the bright color styles that are trending this summer.
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I just love your style, your attitude and your spirit. Enjoy watching and learning from your tutorials. Keep them coming. Thank you for being you.
ReplyDeleteMichelle Obama is our nation's First Lady--but you are my First Lady of sewing! I love your clean fresh grown-woman sense of fashion!
ReplyDeleteYes i've been lurking but had to give u an ooooohhhh hellz yea on this one!
ReplyDeleteYou makes wanna sew! You do AWSOME WORK!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE!!!! Where did you get the fabric for the skirt? This is my first time coming across your page. AWESOMENESS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI bought it locally doll. hole in the wall fabric shop I dont remember the name.
DeleteI where did you get the Fabric from?
ReplyDeleteAre you or will you be selling this skirt? I hope so, it is beautiful!!!
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I LLLOOOVVEEE THIS OUTFIT!!! Sorry I am screaming, I just LOVE IT!!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THIS LOOK AND THE COLORS ARE BEAUTIFUL!! YOU MAKE ME WANT TO LEAVE MY WHEREABOUTS & RE-DRESS AFTER I COLOR AND CUT MY HAIR (LOL)I NEED A NEW STYLE.
ReplyDeleteHi Miami can I download the tutorial on my iPad .
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous outfit! I love the print of the skirt and the colour combo is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteYou are truly an inspiration & your work is ABFAB!!! Do you have any ideas on where to get the pattern for the shirt? I have looked hi & lo :-( Thanks for the inspiration :-)
ReplyDeleteLove your blog! Question: What do you mean by a "cropped hem"?
ReplyDeleteNice Fashion and nice photos.I do have the same question about cropped hem.Could your explain this Women Fashion
ReplyDeleteThis screams spring! Such an awesome outfit.
ReplyDeleteOMG Awesome! Where can I find the material to have a few made for me?
ReplyDeleteMimi, I am still looking for this material, for the skirt too cute.
ReplyDeleteThis whole ensemble is gorgeous, Mimi
ReplyDeleteHi Mimi:) I just found your blog yesterday...can I say L-O-V-E!!! I have never attempted sewing a garment before only self taught straight line sewing for Decorative Accessories for Interiors... I'm intrigued to try this blouse and skirt can u tell me what type of material you used for the blouse please? Thanks so much have a Blessed One!
ReplyDeleteI just bumped into your blog today looking for maxi skirts/dresses to wear with a white crisp jean i brought recently! Amazingly I am inspired to learn to sew & I have been saying to my friend that I would love to learn to sew since my sister used to and she does so well too!
ReplyDeleteNow YOU have inspired me & EVERYthing I see looks Amazing!!! Thank You for your quick response to my email too!
So here I go off to hunt a fabOLA machine & late night hours.....LOL
Thanks so much for sharing!!
Beautiful Work!!
Fabulous!!!!!!! Coming all other way from the UK. I am truely inspired by you. God has blessed you with a gift and I can see you are using it to help and support others. I haven't sewn in over 15 years, my machines have been sitting in a cupboard HF gathering dust but hey...no more thanks to you Miss Mimi. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteIs there a tutorial for thus yet?
ReplyDeleteWill you sell this skirt and top? I'd buy it in a heartbeat!
ReplyDeletePlease, please, please, oooooohhhhhh please, pick me lol!
ReplyDeleteJust love it
ReplyDeleteLove the entire look
ReplyDeleteI seriously need to learn how to use a sewing machine so i can make this!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter loves these and so I. Can't wait to try this one. Will be our first. 60/41
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