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Mimi G’s Sew It Academy Review – Is it Worth It?

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I signed up for Sew it Academy by Mimi G a few months ago. I found a lot of mixed reviews online so I wanted to try it myself. If you know me well enough, you know that I like to try things out myself and share it with you!

So, is Sew It Academy worth it? I’m going to share my honest review of Sew it Academy here in this post. Some of the other Sew It Academy reviews online seem to be fake. I think this is because they are using affiliate links to promote it so they give it a good rating so they can get paid for the review.

If you’re short on time I’ll give you the final verdict here…

I strongly believe that paid training and content for sewing is the way to go. Just like with education, it’s sometimes easier to find a tutor or search “write my essay in 3 hours” or “get help with my papers”. This way, you will meet your deadlines and improve your writing skills. You will also learn how to structure your ideas more effectively. No matter what you’re doing – writing, sewing, or any craft – getting help or taking a course can make a big difference compared to doing it alone.

You get so much more detail from creators and teachers when you pay for the content. With that said, there are definitely better online sewing schools than Sew it Academy for the money. For example, I created a Craftsy review that you can read and see why I like it better.  Read until the end to see why and which sewing schools might be of better value. 

How Much is Sew It Academy?

Sew it Academy is $17.97 per month for the full membership. I think this is a reasonable price to pay for a sewing school and it’s in line with the cost of other sewing schools. The only problem I have is that I don’t think it’s worth the cost. A better value would be Craftsy at $8.99 per month instead. Craftsy is even cheaper when you sign up for a year. You get so much more for the money. One good thing about Sew It Academy is that it has a free trial so you can see what you’re getting before you pay but I truly believe it’s not worth it. Mimi G seems to be more interested in being viewed as a great businesswoman instead of delivering a great product.

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Sew It Academy Courses and Projects

The projects inside of SewIt Academy are good. I have been enjoying most of them because they’re fun and creative. However, I don’t really like the lessons. It seems like Mimi G, the owner, is more focused on marketing her program than she is on delivering good lessons.

While Sew It Academy is quite affordable, I am not that impressed with the overall quality of these lessons. I think she talks too quickly through skills and concepts that would take me more time to understand fully. You would think with such a successful business that she would put more focus and effort on covering things thoroughly.

The draping course is only a basic bodice. The entire tailoring series is only one hour long. Other sites like Craftsy have over 15 hours of lessons and content on these types of skills. This is the main place I think that Sew It Academy can improve.

If you can’t tell by now, I don’t think Sew it Academy is a great option. I’d strongly suggest getting a yearly membership elsewhere.

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Sew It Academy Coupons and Discounts

I sent an email to Sew It Academy to tell them I was going to be writing a review and asked for a coupon code for you, my readers. No one emailed me back about this. I don’t think they do discounts or coupon codes but you can always get the free trial to see if you like it.

Sew It Academy Customer Service

I don’t have experience with their customer service as a client. I did send them emails asking about discount codes but no one emailed me back.

There aren’t any bad reviews online about their customer service but from my experience of sending 4 emails, I received no replies at all. This seems odd to me. Maybe it’s just Mimi G cutting another corner to make more money? I’m not sure but it hasn’t been a good experience for me.

Conclusion for This SewIt Academy Review

I say you can sign up for the free trial to see for yourself. If you already know a lot about sewing and just want some patterns and fun projects it would be fun for a few months. If you’re looking for in-depth tutorials and classes then I would choose another program instead.

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This wraps up the Sew It Academy review. I hope this has been helpful for you!

12 Cricut Maker Projects You’ll Love

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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Cricut Maker! I’m especially loving creating more with fabric these days. I’m always looking for more Cricut Maker project inspiration.12 Cricut Maker Fabric Projects PLUS + For every Cricut Maker user, there comes a time when you will need to change out your rotary blade. This is something that is relatively new to the Cricut world, and is super easy to do following the proper instructions. 

The Cricut Maker is a cutting machine that allows you to do many different types of crafting. There are so many different things that you can make with this machine and the possibilities are endless.

This article will provide you with 12 project ideas for your Cricut Maker. With these projects, you will be able to use your creativity and create some really amazing things.

Looking for some inspiration on what to make with this fabulous new cutting tool? Here are some that might get your creative juices flowing…

Cricut Maker Fabric Project Inspiration for Beginners

Everyone loves thoughtful homemade gifts and this stylish zipper pouch is the perfect gift to whip-up in a fews hours to give as a fabulous Christmas gift this year + you can take the guess work out of cutting the pattern with the Cricut Maker! Come on over and learn how to make one of your own on WhipperBerry.

Zipper Pouch + created by ME, WhipperBerry

I created this zipper pouch after browsing Pinterest for some Circut project ideas. I found a pouch that I liked and thought I would remake it but change it a little. I think it came out great and it was a lot of fun. What do you think?

Scallop leather clutch created with Cricut Maker • See Kate Sew

Scalloped Leather Clutch + See Kate Sew

I just love this scalloped leather Clutch by See Kate Sew. I think she did a wonderful job. It’s amazing that a Cricut Maker can make something like this, isn’t it?

Knot Headband created with Cricut Maker • Coral + Co

Knot Headband + Coral & Co

Baby Quilt with Cricut Maker • See Lindsay

Baby Quilt + See Lindsay

Love Banner created with Cricut Maker • Hello Creative Family

Love Lives Here BannerLove Lives Here Banner + Hello Creative Family

How to Sew Fabric Baskets with the Cricut Maker • Polkadot Chair

How to Sew Fabric Baskets + PolkaDot Chair

Fabric Alphabet for Cricut Maker •  Amber Simmons

Fabric Alphabet + Amber Simmons

Mermaid Book created with Cricut Maker + Sweet Red Poppy

Mermaid Book + Sweet Red Poppy

Cricut Maker Tooth Fairy Monster created by The Idea Room

Tooth Fairy Monster + The Idea Room

Fabric Banner created with Cricut Maker •  PolkaDot Chair

Fabric Banner + PolkaDot Chair

DIY Wallet created with Cricut Maker •  Hello Creative Family

The Essentials Wallet + Hello Creative Family

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.

How to Replace a Cricut Maker Rotary Blade

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I LOVE my Cricut Maker! I use it so much that I end up having to change the rotary blade.

For every Cricut Maker user, there comes a time when you will need to change out your rotary blade. This is something that is relatively new to the Cricut world and is super easy to do following the proper instructions. If you are new to creating with Cricut, the Cricut Maker Rotary Blade is the magical blade that cuts fabric when using the Cricut Maker machine! With its gliding, rolling action, it cuts virtually any fabric quickly and accurately – without backing material. It’s pretty fabulous! After you’ve cut to your heart’s content, you will eventually have to change out your blade, here’s a tutorial for how to replace a Cricut Rotary Blade. And, if you’re not sure if a Cricut or a Silhouette is right for you then make sure to read that article first. Ok so, scroll down for the tutorial on changing your Cricut blade.

Below is a quick Pinable graphic that you can save so that you can reference it later on how to change your Cricut rotary blade. You can even print a PDF version of it HERE if you’d like.

For every Cricut Maker user, there comes a time when you will need to change out your rotary blade. This is something that is relatively new to the Cricut world, and is super easy to do following the proper instructions. 

How to Change the Rotary Blade on a Cricut Maker 

Before you begin, you need to make sure you remember you are working with a VERY SHARP blade and to be safe while working with it at all times. You can pick up a rotary blade kit from Amazon here.

  1. Carefully remove the rotary blade from your Cricut Maker.
  2. Slip protective cover, from the Rotary Blade Kit over the blade with the large opening over the housing screw. View graphic to view safety warning.
  3. Make sure you feel the protective cover click into place.
  4. Use provided screwdriver to remove the screw from the housing. View graphic for step-by-step photo instructions. Keep in mind that the blade is meant to stay within the protective cover. This is a great feature created by Cricut to protect their Cricut family of users. I think it’s genius!
  5. Remove the new blade, already in a new protective cover, from the package.
  6. Place over your housing like before.
  7. Using the provided screwdriver, replace the screw making sure not to overtighten.
  8. Carefully remove the protective covering and replace the rotary blade in your machine.
  9. Just to be safe, I place my old blade, still in the protective cover, back into the packaging before I toss it in the trash.

That’s it, you’re ready to rock’n roll again. Looking for some inspiration on what to make with this fabulous new cutting tool? Jump over to the 12 Cricut Maker Project Ideas.

Goldfish Games • Tasty Road Trip Game Fun

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This post has been sponsored by Goldfish® Crackers. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Road trip season is going to be here before we know it! Now’s the time to start preparing some fun activities that your littles will love in the car for those long hours. I know, I know… We all have our digital devices, and road trips aren’t as tedious as they were in the past. I have even found myself telling my kiddos, “we will be there in about 3 movies.” Akkkk, for real? Have we all become so attached to our devices that we’ve lost the magic of a FUN road trip with the family? I sure hope not! We used to have all kinds of road trip games when I was little, and the best were the ones that also involved a snack. Do you know what’s perfect for road trip games? Goldfish® Baked Snack Crackers! They have all kinds of magic in those cute little bags. Today, I’m sharing a couple of fun road trip games that are packed with Goldfish FUN inside. I know, I know, we aren’t supposed to play with our food, but these games are just as fun as they are delicious! Baked with 100% real cheese and with no artificial flavors or preservatives, this is a snack you can feel good about serving your kids!

Road Trip Games

Two road trip staples are Tic-Tac-Toe and BINGO of course. How many times did you play these gems as a child? What I’ve done is kicked it up a notch and added some tasty fun to go along with the games. I grabbed some travel containers from my local discount store and then added vinyl (click HERE if you would like to learn how to apply vinyl) to the lid using my electronic cutting machine. Come watch this cute video that I’ve created to show you how fun Goldfish® games can be…

Any of that look familiar? Well, you can create some road trip games of your own. Grab some to-go containers and either draw on the lids with a permanent marker or, if you have a die-cutting machine and some vinyl, you can use my cut files to make some Goldfish® Games of your own. CLICK HERE to access the design files.

Goldfish® Tic-Tac-Toe • Travel Size

Goldfish® Bingo • Travel Size

Once you add your vinyl or your own hand-drawn design, all you have to do is fill your containers with yummy Goldfish®. I love that they are made with whole grain, real cheese & the colors are all plant based—which I LOVE.

Now, when your kiddos are getting restless in the car, all you need to do is pass them these Goldfish® games and they will have all kinds of fun with you playing tic-tac-toe or trying to find that cow so that you can win travel Bingo!

Disclaimer +

This is a sponsored post brought to you by the lovely folks at Pepperidge Farms®, the makers of Goldfish® Baked Snack Crackers. With that said, remember, I will only promote products that I truly love and use in my everyday life.