I had to share this with you...

Wow Mimi, you were busy this year! What great inspiration. Mimi has featured many of our fabrics in her creations. If you want more information on how to make these dresses and coats, as well as the links to purchase fabrics, check out her blog at MimiG Style.

A DIY Year In Review! What I Made In 2012 (Pic Heavy)

 Hi Darlings! It is always fun to look back at everything I have made at the end of every year; it is also so  rewarding! I made over 60 pieces of clothing including some of the tutorials and that is just crazy! I hope that over the year you have gained some knowledge or bits of info that may have helped you in your sewing/diy or fashion journey. I thank you for the years of support and hope to see you all again in 2013! be blessed my darlings!!

What I Made In 2012

(in no particular order)

 

Dresses

Floral Dress, Chevron Print Dress, Large Collar Dress

Animal Print Maxi Dress, Color Blocked Dress, LBD

Green Cowl Neck Dress

T-Shirt Maxi

Black Shift Dress

Off White Side Pleated Dress

Little Pink Dress

Grey Side Gathered Dress

 

Floral Print Dress

 

Cowl Neck Shift Dress

Side Ruffle Red Dress

Striped Dress

Purple Faux Wrap Dress

Red Striped Maxi

 My Michael Kors Pink Dress Knock Off

 Red High Low Dress

New Sneak Peeks...

I just made this fabulous DVF inspired wrap dress, Ill post pics soon!

I just made this classic black dress, pics soon!

Tops/Skirts/Pants etc.

 

The Infamous Regal Maxi Skirt

Striped Pencil Skirt

Grey Yoke Maxi Skirt

Yellow Shorts

 Wide Leg Pants

Black Wrap Skirt

Easy Top

Grey Peplum Top + Black Wrap Skirt

Black Wide Leg Pants

Grey Maxi Skirt

Black Jumper + Red Strapless Jumper

Colorful Maxi Skirt + Green Wrap Top

Leopard Pencil Skirt, Denim Maxi, Floral Pencil Skirt

Yellow Regal Maxi, Black A-Line, Blue Pencil Skirt + Peplum Top

Geo Print Top, Gingham Shirt, Floral Top

Striped Top, Green Metallic Top, Purple Striped Top

Draped Top, Polka Dot Top

 

Jackets/Wraps

 

Black + White Wrap

 

Wrap Top + Green Slacks

Brown + Green Blanket Coat

I even quilted! Leather Quilted Jacket

Red Wool Cape + Teal Slacks

 

What I've learned

Yesterday at 12:30pm the store mannequins were naked! What I've learned since I entered the retail world is that on October 31st, anytime after 12pm, Christmas is coming, and it's coming NOW! This is always a bit sad to me, but it is the way it is. I was at Home Depot last week and Halloween was long gone. Reindeer's were lite up and Santa was ready for the roof.  My 5 year old was so confused. She said, "Isn't Thanksgiving soon? Why is the store decorated for Christmas?" As a parent I hate that we rush through the year. I want to enjoy each season and holiday, but as a worker in the retail world you're always months ahead. We buy Christmas fabrics 6 months in advance, if not more. We're talking about Spring before we even see Winter. It's just the way it is. So yesterday when I saw the mannequins in booty shorts and bras I knew it was time for some holiday sparkle. So no surprise that this morning I was greeted with sparkle galore!

                                       

                          

                                                     

I love the little metallic dress. The mix of gun metal, gold, and black. Very chic! The nod to the 40's is also very classic and fun. The coat and the off the shoulder knit shirt is great for a night out, if only we would get some cooler weather. After being in NY I was all set to keep my winter gear out, but instead I put them back in the drawer. We're so lucky to have such amazing weather, but I am ready to snuggle up in a faux fur vest or jacket.