MY DIY SEWING PLANS

[@culturedpurl4470]

I tell people this all the time, sewing is one skill and fitting is another skill,,,,but when you able to marry the both?? Absolute heaven! Love your planned makes!! ( I love the skirt pattern!!)

[@MimiGStyleshow]

So true! Thank you so much

[@pearlinejones9693]

You are so completely right about fitting. Nothing is more frustrating than spending precious time on enthusiastically sewing a garment you can’t wear at the end.

[@MimiGStyleshow]

@@pearlinejones9693 YES! It’s part of the ongoing process ☺️

[@pearlinejones9693]

@ I didn’t know about pre-washing fabrics until I started listening to KZbin. Thanks for amazing content and inspiration.

[@rubylopez5941]

Mimi be glad you are not in LA now the fires are out of control! My cousin has to evacuate. Love your channel and I used to sew my Mom was a seamstress. I feel like I have to start over I'm in my 60s and want to get better quality clothes that FIT properly.

[@MimiGStyleshow]

@ I saw that this morning, I have friends there and some have had to evacuate, it’s just horrible and scary!!

[@pearlinejones9693]

@ I’m 71 and I feel the same way. My mom taught me how to sew, but she didn’t pre-wash her fabric. I wonder if most sewist in the 40s prewashed their fabric before sewing.

[@okaykk]

I’ve been following since you lived in LA with the beautiful basement & all your other homes. I’ve always loved your work.

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Thank you so much!

[@nicoleswanson3352]

I’m excited about M8556 & M8558 those are my top 2 I have to purchase and make. I’m so happy for you girl. I have been watching you from the beginning, omg. I drafted and made your pencil skirt with the pockets and button on the side, I also did the fish tail skirt as well, and so much more. Yes I was buying every look book you put out( can u bring that back? I loved your look books). Yes iI was buying every pattern from every look book outfit that you featured, that I liked. You got me into sewing. Thank you for teaching us how to buy it, make it, mix it and ROCK IT!!!!!! Continue to increase honey. You deserve it it all. 😍🥰🥰 ❤ 🌹 🌹

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Thank you so much! That makes me so happy to hear, I love hearing your sewing journey.

[@Northandsouthsewing]

Yay, How fun for you - and lucky for us (to get to see). Cant wait!

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Thank you!!

[@Jess_Ochilee]

My Puerto Rican Grandma used to fit patterns on me or on her customer. ❤ Thanks for this video.

[@MimiGStyleshow]

❤❤❤

[@nancychinda836]

Thank you for all you've said on this video very useful and informative ❤

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Thank you so much and you're welcome!

[@lynetterene]

Love your hair [ok back to the video 📹]😊

[@MimiGStyleshow]

😂 Thank you!

[@LovingHandsDesign]

Awesome video and you speak truth so much in all things sewing 😊😊 love your make plans. ❤

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Thank you! 😊

[@carriehankins5740]

So enjoy watching your videos, Mimi!

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Thank you so much!

[@lindamahmood9829]

Your plans are all amazing you know what suits you and are lucky you have a husband who’s is interested in dressmaking I have watched some of his sew a longs he explains everything so clearly can’t wait to see your makes take care

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Thank you, I taught him to sew when we first met lol

[@gladysscott526]

Thanks Mimi for sharing your plans. I need to get motivated to make some plan I lost my sewjo and I need to get back into it. I love the leopard print and linen. Have a blessed day 🥰

[@MimiGStyleshow]

You got this! 😘

[@carolsumera9392]

Love the fabrics! Always watch your videos! Can’t wait to see your makes!!!!!

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Thank you so much!

[@veladahall6140]

Thank you for sharing and inspiring!❤❤❤

[@MimiGStyleshow]

You’re very welcome! 😊

[@riannabroon]

Love love this video!!! Thanks Mimi…..I had a few lol moments but more importantly you continue to inspire me to continue sewing even though I am in recovery from my fourth shoulder op. 2025 is stacking up to be a good sewing year.

[@MimiGStyleshow]

@@riannabroon I hope your recovery goes well and quickly! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@charissecolbert7204]

Love your plans, can’t wait to see your makes!

[@MimiGStyleshow]

@@charissecolbert7204 Thank you!!

[@denisem5437]

Yes mammm. I'm Loving that jacket.

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Thank you!!

[@maritzalove2157]

I love your makes and your style. You inspire me!!

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Yay! Thank you!

[@kambrallfreeman2818]

I’m looking forward to seeing the upcoming projects. Yes Mimi with leopard print denim. I just got a leopard print crepe. Enjoying the videos. Keep them coming! 💜

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Thank you so much!!

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Let me know what you’re planning to sew!

[@dorismays2448]

They will look great on you. The sneak peek jacket, oh my goodness, love it. Loving that leopard print.❤❤

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Thank you so much!!

[@marshalynne2711]

Thanks for sharing. Excited to see your finished makes!

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Thank you so much

[@doloresw]

Yes Spoonflower does that for all the fabric which is nice.

[@MimiGStyleshow]

So awesome!

[@shavonwalker2550]

Thank you for making that point about draping. I just made a holiday dress out of brocade, forgetting that the original pattern called for linen. When I tell you I had the worst time getting one of the shoulders to behave.. And the buttons to lie properly on the bodice of the dress... Lesson learned.

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Yes def something to consider. You're welcome!

[@kendal4452]

So Mimi, do you do a mock-up before you sew? I'm a member of your sewing academy, but I've been so busy that I've not been on it for a while now. But I really want to learn how to get the pattern to fit my body. So I'm wondering, do you do mock-up?

[@MimiGStyleshow]

I do! If I have never made the pattern before and it looks like it's fiddly to fit because of many details, seam lines etc. I will do a test muslin first.

[@PatriciaWeeks-nq5zx]

Can't wait to get these patterns. Love your fabrics. Thank you for all the tips. I teach sewing at my Library and the first thing I say is get your measurements then, it's wash your fabrics. Lol ! I felt like you were giving me a one on one tutorial! Love you❣️

[@MimiGStyleshow]

@@PatriciaWeeks-nq5zx 🤣🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Joyebb5]

I'm waiting to get that first pattern! I love it!

[@MimiGStyleshow]

It is one of my favorites!

[@lynetterene]

Thanks for sharing the patterns and your fitting tips, 'cause I'm not good at that.......maybe that's why I make a lot of bags 🤔......looking to sewing more tho...... have a good one

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Thank you! you too

[@brownsugarcoffee1]

I love you so much, Mimi you’re the bomb❤❤

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Thank you so much! Love you back

[@eebrunetti]

Can you create a link to were you purchased your patterns, I love Mccall's m8556 but I can't find it.

[@kaybee22]

Are there any great books that you’d recommend on fitting?

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Yes!! I am going to make a video this week!

[@kaybee22]

@@MimiGStyleshow Thank you again Mimi!🤗

[@johannaholmes3870]

Hi Mimi, will cut the leopard print denim before you wash it…I was just thinking that all 6 yards is going to be super heavy in the washing mashing if you didn’t cut it per pattern yardage.

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Oh yeah! I cut it in half, 3 yards each piece

[@jlyndsey1564]

Omg I want to get this leopard denim for that mccalls pattern being released in the spring 8561 I would def rock the skirt with the jacket!

[@MimiGStyleshow]

@@jlyndsey1564 YES!!!!!

[@geanabryant6638]

Thank you for sharing

[@MimiGStyleshow]

My pleasure

[@cynthiam8385]

Great video with very important information. I love your fabric picks. How can I get that jacket pattern? Are Sewit Academy patterns for sale for non students? I see so many of your makes that I adore.

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Hi! The Sew It Academy patterns are exclusive to students but you can join as a member and just enjoy the monthly patterns lol

[@DrStephanieMillerWilliams]

Mimi, you can make your own fabric on spoonflower…. Any thing that you want, any picture that you want, any image that you want! 🥰🙏🏾🌹

[@MimiGStyleshow]

I think I have heard that too, I am going to look into it some more. Thank you!

[@Nancy_S68]

I’m wondering if you first make the pattern in muslin to get the fit right. I have never made a muslin but I adjust patterns by pinning the parts together & trying on the paper pattern before cutting the fabric

[@MimiGStyleshow]

It depends. I do if its something like a blazer, always on pants, fitted woven garments, things with a lot of details or seemliness that make it tricky to fit.

[@Richardjaymz]

What machine is that in the back ground ?

[@MimiGStyleshow]

I sew on a Babylock

[@pdobani]

Were can I find that Mccall pattern 8559 on the skirt. Love the fabrics and your projects❤❤

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Hi! The patterns will be on simplicity.com in about a week

[@brigittedossor8167]

You look gorgeous 😊

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Thank you so much 😀

[@cassandrawade460]

Would love to know what you mean by, “fit as you go”. I thought I had to fit the pattern prior to sewing and if it didn’t turn out, I have to alter the pattern again and sew it a second or third time to maybe get close to a good fit. I sew beautifully but can rarely get anything to fit. Could you please explain your process of “fit as you go”? Thank you!

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Oh no love! I always fit as I go, meaning if I am doing a dress or top for example, I will sew the shoulders and side seams and try it on, take in anything I feel needs it or let it out, if needed, then I attach the bottom etc. I never sew a garment start to finish without trying it on in phases as I sew. There are adjustments you can make the pattern before, yes if you know what those are already but I tend to do most of the fitting as I sew.

[@joyscranfield5527]

I would love to see #8556 as a beautiful casual day dress! Sew stylish; it reminds me, somewhat, of dresses worn by TV moms in the 50s! Where can I purchase Sewing Academy jeans pattern?

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Yes I agree, love that dress. Sew It Patterns are exclusive to students but you can join just for the monthly patterns, you dont have to take all the courses to get to them.

[@towandamoore387]

Hi Mimi G! Question: How long are the digital patterns accessible after purchase?

[@MimiGStyleshow]

On where love?

[@towandamoore387]

@MimiGStyleshow I purchased it from the mimigstyle website, but it was one of your earlier patterns.

[@martha9764]

Is it necessary to prewash Double brushed poly?

[@MimiGStyleshow]

The poly probably won't shrink much honestly but it could have extra dye on it so I tend to pre-wash for those reasons too.

[@lriley6123]

So will you recreate Vogue 8787 On sewit academy?

[@MimiGStyleshow]

LOL, hmm maybe I will just bring it back to Vogue

[@lriley6123]

@MimiGStyleshow I luv you. 😂

[@ISHAUNSMOM]

Mimi you are safe in Georgia. They have evacuated some parts of Glendale.

[@MimiGStyleshow]

I have been watching! I have friends there. I lived in Glendale and Pasadena I remember these fires. It’s out of control!

[@CarmenYolanda-k8b]

You don’t want to be in Los Angeles with that fire.

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Yeah! I used to live in Glendale and Pasadena, I remember these days. Very scary!

[@alfredjackson9455]

Will you be doing an update about machine care and cleaning 😊 for 2025 ?

[@MimiGStyleshow]

Great idea, I can do that!

[@andreabush1742]

Why do you look so sad on the tag of this post? I hope you’re doing okay.

[@MimiGStyleshow]

@@andreabush1742 🤣🤣🤣 you know what it’s just a thumbnail technique to get people who don’t already follow me to watch the video 😭 out of curiosity. I’m doing amazing tho thank you so much 🥰🥰