Keeping It Neutral + Seamster In The Making

Hi Darlings! It is Monday and I am so not in the mood to be cute today, LOL I really just wanted to leave the house this morning in sweat pants and a t-shirt (sacrilege, I know!) but that is how I was feeling so this neutral palette is the best I could manage today ^_^ besides I was most excited about sharing the two pieces my baby girl Lexi (who blogged about it here) made.

I was so excited to see her enjoying it and having never sewn before she did great, followed direction and knocked out this McCall 6566 tshirt in a half day and then on Sunday I found her following my pencil skirt tutorial on youtube, LOL and she did it! she made the pencil skirt ;-) please visit her blog and give her a thumbs up.

So before we get to my boring outfit, here is Lexi's first outfit! and remember that 4 tutorial special in her honor ends tonight at midnight.

Top and Skirt made by Lexi G. woohooo!!!!

Get The Look...

Oversized Shirt (old) Forever 21/ Suede Leggings (old) H&M similar HERE / Bag (local boutique) no longer available / Go Jane Color Blocked Wedges (old) / Sunnies ASOS similar HERE

 MK Watch / MK Ring and Bangles + Earring F21

xoxo

mimi g.

DIY Dress: Colorblocking Love!

Hello!!!

Okay I just couldn't wait so I took some pics of me in the Heidi Merrick inspired dress this morning.
Then I changed and went to work, lmbo! you will see that outfit tomorrow ;-)

I used NL 6083 and added 6.5" to the length because the pattern is for a top not a dress.

I cut the pattern into sections and added seam allowances. I wanted the back one solid color so I didn't change anything except adding the length and I wanted it to be a pullover dress so I didn't add any zippers.

I also wanted the sleeves to be a solid color so the only adjustment I made was to take them in a bit for a slim fit.

I used a crepe back satin for the dress but used the non shiny side.

When the sun is out and shining I'll take some pics for you guys ;-)

xoxo

mimi g.