30 Day Sewing Challenge Day 15 of 30

DIY T Shirt Maxi MIMI G Style

Today is day 15 and my challenge is half way over. Even though I didn't sew every day I feel like I have truly accomplished a lot. I went from being unsure of finishing an outfit to completing some amazing pieces in a day. I have learned that I have to set goals and stick to them. Its no longer a must that I cut out weeks before the project starts (it does help) I have successfully cut out and sewed a complete outfit in 4 hours. I can truly do whatever goals I set as long as I stay focus. I want to be able to sit at my machine and create magic for myself to enjoy. Anyone who knows me know that I don't worry about if what I do is accepted by others so you know I don't mind rocking a unique item. On days that I look in the mirror and question my outfit is the days that I get more compliments than this big ole head of mines can take. Ok so enough of how happy I am that I joined this challenge......


A few months ago I purchased MIMI G T Shirt Maxi Tutorial in a bundle. I got 3 different styles in that bundle. After I got over my fear I taped together some paper and followed her direction on how to create my own pattern for this style. When I was done I cut out my fabric and stored it in a plastic Ziploc.

I sewed it all up and tried it on and I started laughing so hard I almost fell over. See my grandma had a ton of theses gowns she called momo (spell check) and this is what I looked like I had on. The gowns she had was a shiny material full of flowers and big all over. I still have one of hers and my boyfriend says two people can fit in that. Any way when I made the pattern and cut out the maxi I was 50 lbs heavier and I totally forgot this. I also did this with a skirt I made on this challenged and Its too big in the waist also. Silly Me!!! I had to take in 3" on both sides and still feel like I should take in a little bit more. I got frustrated with it and decided Ill try it on again tomorrow and see what becomes of it. If nothing else I can sleep in it lol. I really like to comfy material its a jersey knit and I can see myself running to the grocery store, post office or even spending a day at the park in it.

The below pics are after I took it in.

Tomorrow's Goals: I did want to make a short bodycon dress with long sleeves, however I may make a mermaid dress.

30 Days Sewing Challenge Day 11 - 14

DYI MIMI G Regal Maxi (No Sash)

So people I feel like a fool, for the last few days I have been trying to post and my blog wouldn't load any of my post. I got a new laptop and it has windows 8 and I'm still trying to get acquainted with it. I still don't know what I'm doing, so all week I have been using an app to get to my blog and this is a NO NO. Well today I figured that out. I felt like I was letting myself down because I wasn't able to document my journey, I Know Silly ME......

Well this week I have been very busy with life because my son school called and stated that he was too sick to stay in school, my baby graduated from Pre K, friend came in from out of town, and because I was rushing to get my son to his Kindergarten orientation I foolishly locked my keys in my car with the car running. Needless to say I have been emotionally drained all week. So now it's Friday and I'm back on my sewing game.

On Day 11 my son got sick at school and I had to go pick him up an hour after I dropped him off. I made him an appointment for 7 pm that evening and took this time to get my sewing completed. I cut out my fabric and started sewing up the below skirt. I completed this using  MIMI G tutorial the same as I did with the Day 9 outfit. The only thing I did differently was cut it knee length and didn't add the sash. However I think I will make one, I have a little bit of fabric left over. I believe that the fabric is a rayon with a little stretch, I picked this up locally from  Haberman Fabric in the $4.98 a yard bin, I used 2 yards. It took me a little over 4 hours to complete, that included me talking on the phone and tending to my sick baby. I also had to stop and take him to his appointment at 7 and then came back to finish the hem. I chose to do a wider hem then I would usually like 1", I like how it came out. The zipper went in like a charm but I did have to take a few stiches out of the waistband and redo because the zipper didn't go up and down as smooth as I would have liked. The invisible pockets are my favorite and I'm glad I learned this technique. I can't wait to wear this longer than a few hours.



As I said since the start of this challenge I wanted to make my outfit for my sons graduation and I made 3. The Coral Maxi, Sea Foam Green Infinity, and the below project.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomorrow Goal: MIMI G T Shirt Maxi

 

 

30 Day Challenge Day 9 of 30

DIY Regal Maxi W/Sash (thanks MIMI G)

A few months ago I purchased a bundle tutorial from MIMI G and one of the tutorial was the Regal Maxi Skirt. I fell in love with this skirt and the way she put it together and I knew I had to recreate it. Within 24 hours of stumbling across her blog I purchased the bundle and stayed up way pass my bed time looking at the videos. Yup that right I was just looking and taking mental notes about how I would rock each and every one of the looks.

Took me almost a month to cut out the fabric and another month to sew it up. Last week I started sewing the skirt but with this being my first time adding a invisible zipper (with a regular zipper foot)it was a little wonky and I had planned on taking it out and doing it all over. However today I thought, "Ebony stop worrying about" I was ok with the zipper being a little off  and I would add a sash to cover it. At first I didn't want the sash just wanted a wide waistband for the look I was going for. After making it I'm so happy I jacked the zipper up because if not I would have never added the sash. I made it extra long which was good because I can wrap it around twice and cover up my silly zipper ;-).

I will be making this in many different lengths and colors. I chose not to hem the skirt at this time but will do it before this week is out.

I have added the link to MIMI G site and you can purchase the tutorial over there.

Tomorrow Goal: I wanted to make the same skirt just a shorter version the only thing is that I don't think I have enough fabric :-( I also have a meeting at work that usually don't end until 7pm so I may not be sewing anything tomorrow.