Starting a Sewing Revolution with Mimi G, founder of Mimi G Style, Inc, Sew It Academy™ and co-founded Melanated Fabrics & Creative Center
Mimi G, the world’s #1 Influencer & expert in the DIY sewing revolution joins the podcast today to talk all about how she started her business, pattern making, and advice she has for bridal seamstresses and sewing pros!
Mimi G is the famed entrepreneur behind the award-winning fashion, lifestyle, and D.I.Y. blog Mimi G Style, the world’s leading online fashion sewing and design school Sew It! Academy, and co-founded Melanated Fabrics & Creative Center, a black and brown, female-owned business that provides creatives a unique space to create, inspire and support each other. She is known as the most influential woman in D.I.Y. fashion who has built a trendsetting fashion empire and celebrity following. In addition, Mimi G has recently been named Vice President of Design, Brand Strategy, and Patterns for Design Group.
In this episode:
How Mimi G started her sewing career.
Why Mimi G decided to sell her patterns, rather than sewing for hire.
Her advice for new sewists and bridal seamstresses.
How Mimi grew her business and gained more than 3.2 million followers across all social media platforms, 22 million page views, and 2.2M unique visitors annually on her blog.
The importance of pursuing passion.
The challenges of starting a business and lessons that she has learned.
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Website: https://www.mimigstyle.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mimigstyle/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MimiGStyleshow
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