LMAO, DOLLBABY, I made this skirt in RED Ponte, and another one in white ponte, and one in patent leather wet look black. OMG, OMG. I went to a club and I had all the men dropping their drinks. Females asked me where did I buy my Patent leather skirt. I smile and said MIMI G tutorial. They did not believe me 🤣🤣. I walked away looking GOOOOOOD LOL. Trust me I know what you are saying. thank you MIMI G for the Killer pencil skirt. LOL
I just wanted to say that your channel is so inspirational to me. I love watching your videos and seeing how you overcome challenges and achieve your goals. You always have a positive attitude and a sense of humor that makes me smile. You are a great role model and I admire your passion and dedication. Thank you for sharing your journey with us and for making a difference in the world.
I haven't sewn in decades. My grandmother taught me all I can remember about sewing and quilting. I definitely want to get back into it. You're a fantastic instructor! I'll be subscribing to your channel today.
Just spent over 30 min. on your blog. Crazy style chica! I purchased a singer professional about three years ago. My mom was a seamstress. I wanted to learn from her through the years but never made time for it. When I was finally ready (two days after I purchased the singer) she passed away. It's in my blood to sew so... I will jump on the wagon soon enough. You have some great tuts for a starting point. Thanks girly!
I am very impressed with this video. you are telling viewers the correct way to sew using jersery. being that I am an advance sewer it is important to inform novice sewers how to do techniques the correct way. the main one being the use of pins and correct needle for different fabrics!!
I made 3 items (tube top, pencil skirt with ruched sides, and tube dress/midi skirt) using the tips from this video. Knits aren't so scary any more. I also invested in a ball point pins and needles and that made a HUGE difference! Thanks so much, Mimi!
I made this pencil skirt with a stretch blue patent leather wet fabric that I found downtown Los Angeles Fabric district and it is beautiful. I went to party with this skirt and I received so many compliments.
I know this is old. I followed the instructions exact. Being new to sewing, she should have mention extra length for the hem. It still turned out nice, but shorter than I like.
Great tutorial as always Mimi!!! You definitely are an inspiration to most of us, so keep these tutorials coming! You are one of the few vloggers/bloggers that gives a detail step by step demonstration with your instructions. So not only do we hear you, but we see you as well.So great job! I really appreciate you!
Great video. I sew a lot, but never really learned how. Your little tips are great. I usually learn everything the hard way! I'm going to make this for my daughter right now! & one for me too of course.
Thank you for this video. Will go buy some fabric tomorrow and make me this skirt! Have never learned how to sew. I just know how to sew straight lines for curtains or tablecloth but this video is encouraging. Thanks a bunch!
Hi Mimi! I'm so proud of myself it's my 1st time and I did it! I am so happy now I can make skirts that really fit me now. My next project is to do the skirt pattern of yours that's in black and white. Thank you for being a great teacher.
Oh I'm gosh she is absolutely amazing. She is so poised but doesn't come off as pompous at all. She is doing what I want to do right now. These videos give me so much motivation. Thank you so much!!!
love your sewing room!!! Can't wait to be done with my studies and get back home and continue on my quest to learn how to sew lol but where it looks like i bought not like its hot off the sewing machine lol
Gonna try this over the weekend. Thank you for so many useful tips. I am new to sewing and this has totally opened up so many doors for me as I am full figured and there is NOTHING CUTE out there for us. I see me taking my style to the next level. THANKS FOR KEEPING IT SIMPLE.
Fantastic tutorial! I have been working with jersey fabric, and my machine has been eating my fabric (pushing it into the feed dogs)! Thanks so much for teaching me how to prevent this, and THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge with us! Cheers!
Thanks so much for this video I tired it and it came out perfect and this was my first time everrrr sewing, I went by my mother in law and ask her to show me how to use a machine and she was of great help, I followed allnthe steps and it came out perfect thanks so much again mimi
You are precious!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your creations with those of us who may not be as talented as you are! You’ve made sewing fun again. Can’t wait to get started!!
Thank you for being extra clear.. it helps beginners like myself make sure we arent messing up :D lol. Nothing worse than cutting out the wrong measurement or not using the right stitches.
I was watching your "Compression Mesh" video and went to this one to check it out. You mentioned using Tracing Paper to help get your fabric started without the machine eating it. I use tissue paper. It is really inexpensive, and I cut it in long strips so that I can use it easier. I keep it in an old mug, beside my machine, so I can just grab a piece. This way it is always handy, even for quilting or small pieces of fabric.
Better late then never! GREAT tutorial!!! I've watched several ones and yours in one of my favs!!! Great direction, pleasant voice and great tips!! Definitely will be watching more of your stuff! Thank you!
Thanks so much for this video! I made a tube dress the other day using a similar method, but your tips really helped me get a nice finish on my pencil skirt. Thank you! Blessings...
This tutorial was amazing Mimi thank you so much for taking time out to teach us how to make this pencil skirt. ill be making a gray one today. i'm so excited!
thank you for this tutorial Mimi. I have been following you for so many years (when you made the duct tape form and I even made one!). I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you!
Very Nice, I love the tip. I just brought a Singer sewing machine for beginners, using a stretch fabric had and same issue fighting to get the fabric out and never used the machine again, it's been 2 weeks ;-)
I have a job interview tomorrow morning and at first, I was stressing about how don't have the money for a skirt... or a bouse. Then I remembered... dammit, I have a sewing machine and two boxes of fabric. lol I will be making this skirt today...hopefully I have a stretchy knit fabric in one of those boxes... AWESOME VIDEO! Thank you!
I really appreciate the free tutorials!!! Can you make a tut for the split front maxi, showing how to make one side look different from the other when using border print fabric. and a tut for the one shoulder tie maxi because you made alterations to the pattern. Thanks
I've been sewing for 8 years now and no ones ever told me the trick about putting tracing paper down when sewing with knits or fabrics that get eaten. Thank you so much for the tips. Would love if you could do this tutorial for cotton fabric with a zipper. I'm always looking for easier an faster ways of doing things lol
I absolutely love this tutorial. My late grandmother was a seamstress and wish I'd learned to sew from her. Mimi you've renewed my hope that I'd learn to sew. Unfortunately my skirt did not turn out as nice as yours. LOL. For some reason my elastic is still showing after I fold it. My hem line kept moving too so my hem is jacked. I'm not giving up but what should have been a 30 minute skirt has turned into an afternoon war. At this time the skirt is winning. LOL
Completely Over Excited!!!! Question: How do you make the skirt longer, like below the calf muscle if the fabric is not that long? Any tips & tricks? I would be most grateful. I want to thank you for time, the camera person and inspiration :) PEACE
You are awesome!!! What type of iron is that? I so need to get one. Thanks for the tutorial. Can't wait to start sewing again. It has been far too long and I can no longer sleep on my God given talent. God bless you Mimi.
I just came to say I might be 6 years late but I shut the club DOWN in the skirt I made from this tutorial!!!!😩😩😂😂😂😝. Thank you Mimi!!!!!
@Dollbaby Dunni. I would love to see a video of that : )
I am sure that the skirt was 1% of it and your natural beauty was 99% of it.
LMAO, DOLLBABY, I made this skirt in RED Ponte, and another one in white ponte, and one in patent leather wet look black. OMG, OMG. I went to a club and I had all the men dropping their drinks. Females asked me where did I buy my Patent leather skirt. I smile and said MIMI G tutorial. They did not believe me 🤣🤣. I walked away looking GOOOOOOD LOL. Trust me I know what you are saying. thank you MIMI G for the Killer pencil skirt. LOL
I just wanted to say that your channel is so inspirational to me. I love watching your videos and seeing how you overcome challenges and achieve your goals. You always have a positive attitude and a sense of humor that makes me smile. You are a great role model and I admire your passion and dedication. Thank you for sharing your journey with us and for making a difference in the world.
I haven't sewn in decades. My grandmother taught me all I can remember about sewing and quilting. I definitely want to get back into it. You're a fantastic instructor! I'll be subscribing to your channel today.
Just spent over 30 min. on your blog. Crazy style chica! I purchased a singer professional about three years ago. My mom was a seamstress. I wanted to learn from her through the years but never made time for it. When I was finally ready (two days after I purchased the singer) she passed away. It's in my blood to sew so... I will jump on the wagon soon enough. You have some great tuts for a starting point. Thanks girly!
Mimi your sewing room look so bright and relaxing.
I am very impressed with this video. you are telling viewers the correct way to sew using jersery. being that I am an advance sewer it is important to inform novice sewers how to do techniques the correct way. the main one being the use of pins and correct needle for different fabrics!!
Brilliant tip with the tracing paper!!!! Ive had the pleasure of removing knits from the plate. Mind blown!! Thanks.
You are a very good teacher. I like that you mention all the details (like what the salvage edge is) and all the tips. Thank you, Mimi!
Thanks for the help...
I just fished my skirt with the help of your tutorial.
You REALLY need to go on Project Runway. I'm more than sure you will WIN!!!!!!!! Go for it Girl you are AMAZING....
I made 3 items (tube top, pencil skirt with ruched sides, and tube dress/midi skirt) using the tips from this video. Knits aren't so scary any more. I also invested in a ball point pins and needles and that made a HUGE difference! Thanks so much, Mimi!
YOU are my heroine..I'm trying sewing because of you and how simple you make this look..
Great....thats what we need some easy sewing to learn and get started with. Thanks so much.
I made this pencil skirt with a stretch blue patent leather wet fabric that I found downtown Los Angeles Fabric district and it is beautiful. I went to party with this skirt and I received so many compliments.
Now i can sew a couple to go to church. Great teacher!!! Blessing
Thank you MIMI !! out ofevery video watched yours was the most simplistic to understand for new users
My first sewing project! It isn't perfect and turned out shorter than I wanted, but totally wearable and I am super happy! Thanks for the video!
I know this is old. I followed the instructions exact. Being new to sewing, she should have mention extra length for the hem. It still turned out nice, but shorter than I like.
Great tutorial as always Mimi!!! You definitely are an inspiration to most of us, so keep these tutorials coming! You are one of the few vloggers/bloggers that gives a detail step by step demonstration with your instructions. So not only do we hear you, but we see you as well.So great job! I really appreciate you!
Pencils skirts are my absolute favorite. Thanks so much for making this Video !!!
Great video. I sew a lot, but never really learned how. Your little tips are great. I usually learn everything the hard way! I'm going to make this for my daughter right now! & one for me too of course.
Thank you for this video. Will go buy some fabric tomorrow and make me this skirt! Have never learned how to sew. I just know how to sew straight lines for curtains or tablecloth but this video is encouraging. Thanks a bunch!
I did it Mimi, I had some stretchy knit camouflage material, I followed your instructions and it came out really nice.
How long did it take you?
About an hour, really simple to do.
Hi Mimi! I'm so proud of myself it's my 1st time and I did it! I am so happy now I can make skirts that really fit me now. My next project is to do the skirt pattern of yours that's in black and white.
Thank you for being a great teacher.
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Oh I'm gosh she is absolutely amazing. She is so poised but doesn't come off as pompous at all. She is doing what I want to do right now. These videos give me so much motivation. Thank you so much!!!
Great tutorial. I also love that you showed examples of zig-zag stitch!
love your sewing room!!! Can't wait to be done with my studies and get back home and continue on my quest to learn how to sew lol but where it looks like i bought not like its hot off the sewing machine lol
Gonna try this over the weekend. Thank you for so many useful tips. I am new to sewing and this has totally opened up so many doors for me as I am full figured and there is NOTHING CUTE out there for us. I see me taking my style to the next level. THANKS FOR KEEPING IT SIMPLE.
AWESOME tutorial!! and your sewing machine and iron are giving me LIFE!!!
My god!!!! You are like a sewing goddess!!!!! Excellent tutorial. You helped me with so many things in just one video. Instant subscriber!!
Easy to follow, and you have the most amazing sewing machine and iron!!!!
Fantastic tutorial! I have been working with jersey fabric, and my machine has been eating my fabric (pushing it into the feed dogs)! Thanks so much for teaching me how to prevent this, and THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge with us! Cheers!
I loved that you tried on your finish product to show us how it looked. Very nice skirt 🥰
Thanks so much for this video I tired it and it came out perfect and this was my first time everrrr sewing, I went by my mother in law and ask her to show me how to use a machine and she was of great help, I followed allnthe steps and it came out perfect thanks so much again mimi
You are precious!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your creations with those of us who may not be as talented as you are! You’ve made sewing fun again. Can’t wait to get started!!
Love the tracing paper thing with the beginning and ending .Love your tutorials. You are simply beautiful
Super excited I'm getting off work early, picking out some fabric this afternoon and trying my hand at this.
Thank You So Much!!! I have always wondered how to sew in the elastic to make it stretch with the fabric!! Thanks for the tutorial it helped a lot!!!
Hi, fast and simplified yet informative . Enjoyable presentation Mimi👌🏾✌🏿️👼🏿😍
I need a sewing machine stat! I have been inspired to sew my own clothes. ... You do good work Ms. Mimi
Thank you for being extra clear.. it helps beginners like myself make sure we arent messing up :D lol. Nothing worse than cutting out the wrong measurement or not using the right stitches.
I am really loving the dress on the dressform.
J Sauls that dress is hot but I think it’s a top and skirt
I was watching your "Compression Mesh" video and went to this one to check it out. You mentioned using Tracing Paper to help get your fabric started without the machine eating it. I use tissue paper. It is really inexpensive, and I cut it in long strips so that I can use it easier. I keep it in an old mug, beside my machine, so I can just grab a piece. This way it is always handy, even for quilting or small pieces of fabric.
Thanks Mimi. it came out well to be a beginner. Thanks al lot! Sweden
Better late then never! GREAT tutorial!!! I've watched several ones and yours in one of my favs!!! Great direction, pleasant voice and great tips!! Definitely will be watching more of your stuff! Thank you!
I think this will solve my anxiety with making skirts!!!! Love your explanations!!!
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thank you very much for all your classes period I really appreciate it
Thanks so much for this video! I made a tube dress the other day using a similar method, but your tips really helped me get a nice finish on my pencil skirt. Thank you! Blessings...
Awesome video! You're really easy to understand and your attitude towards it is motivating. Continue the great work!
You explained so simply. Thanks
I love your patterns. They’re so stylish
Can't wait to try the tracing paper! I've had so much trouble with knits
Wow what a Fab tutorial, great tips. I'm in love with your machine its goooorgeous.
Thank you so much, your tutorials are easy to understand. I am a newbie.
Now I know how to sew with jersey cloth.
This tutorial was amazing Mimi thank you so much for taking time out to teach us how to make this pencil skirt. ill be making a gray one today. i'm so excited!
thank you for this tutorial Mimi. I have been following you for so many years (when you made the duct tape form and I even made one!). I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you!
Very Nice, I love the tip. I just brought a Singer sewing machine for beginners, using a stretch fabric had and same issue fighting to get the fabric out and never used the machine again, it's been 2 weeks ;-)
I love the great tips! Girl you have it going on in your sewing room - love that iron
The most “no muss, no fuss” tutorial on this yet. Thank you so much!
Mimi, thank you for an awwsome tutorial...gonna attempt my very first skirt. Blessings to you!
Thank you for making it so easy.
As usual, I thouroughly enjoyed and learned much from your video!
OMG, I want that iron!! Wonderful tutorial--thank you, Ms. Mimi G!!!
Great Tip about the Paper! Thanks a lot!
Exactly what i need. Thank you for every detail!
I have a job interview tomorrow morning and at first, I was stressing about how don't have the money for a skirt... or a bouse. Then I remembered... dammit, I have a sewing machine and two boxes of fabric. lol I will be making this skirt today...hopefully I have a stretchy knit fabric in one of those boxes... AWESOME VIDEO! Thank you!
Gd luck on the interview
BEST tutorial. Love it!!!! Thank you
"Sew" cute! Thanks for the tutorial and extra tips.
Excellent tutorial...easy to follow...I was especially amazed with your magic iron! Wow how great is that :) THANKS!
I'm definitely trying this over the weekend, thanks
Thank you! This is awesome, guess I'll being going to the fabric store in the morning.
very well done , great teacher
I love this video, you are awesome. The skirt looks great.
This is my first time watching as I want to learn to see. You have me hooked! Great vid!
Thank you for the video! You are the best.
You are amazing Ms. Mimi
The iron is nice online that and the cute iron board and also the sewing machine..i love it
I LOVE your iron!!!!
That tracing paper trick has just saved all my garments
I really appreciate the free tutorials!!! Can you make a tut for the split front maxi, showing how to make one side look different from the other when using border print fabric. and a tut for the one shoulder tie maxi because you made alterations to the pattern. Thanks
Just found you on UA-cam! You are so good at explaining! Makes me feel like even l can sew! Thank you!
I've been sewing for 8 years now and no ones ever told me the trick about putting tracing paper down when sewing with knits or fabrics that get eaten. Thank you so much for the tips. Would love if you could do this tutorial for cotton fabric with a zipper. I'm always looking for easier an faster ways of doing things lol
great tip about the tracing paper!! Thank you mimi..
I love your work, your style and your lovely personality. Keep up the good work Mimi. You are the reason i want to start sewing :-)
I absolutely love this tutorial. My late grandmother was a seamstress and wish I'd learned to sew from her. Mimi you've renewed my hope that I'd learn to sew. Unfortunately my skirt did not turn out as nice as yours. LOL. For some reason my elastic is still showing after I fold it. My hem line kept moving too so my hem is jacked. I'm not giving up but what should have been a 30 minute skirt has turned into an afternoon war. At this time the skirt is winning. LOL
Wow! What's the update now?
Thank you for sharing I just used this video to re create one of my favorite skirts 👍🏽
wooooooow! super cool. i need a machine. so inspired
Omg your sewing machine😍😍😍 mine could never😂but thank you this helped me so much!!
You did a great job. Thanks for the tutorial
You are the best! Thank you for your videos
Beautifully presented!
I love the tutorial, your iron is pretty cool too.
That iron is a Transformer!! Lol.. Loved it Mimi, as always.. Thank you!
Completely Over Excited!!!!
Question: How do you make the skirt longer, like below the calf muscle if the fabric is not that long? Any tips & tricks? I would be most grateful. I want to thank you for time, the camera person and inspiration :) PEACE
Great video again Mimi!
you are a great instructor mimic thank you!
you teach really good i like how you do it thousand thumbs up
You are awesome!!! What type of iron is that? I so need to get one. Thanks for the tutorial. Can't wait to start sewing again. It has been far too long and I can no longer sleep on my God given talent. God bless you Mimi.
I have upcycled an over sized shirt to make one before and that came out nice.
That machine
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LOVEEEE!!! Will be making several!Thank you!!!!!
I love your iron!