How to Thread Your Sewing Machine & How to Wind A Bobbin: 2 Easy Tutorials Ok...here's the deal...I'm no Martha Stewart. I'm not even Julia Child. (Although I do talk kooky, occasionally appear to be a little tipsy, and enjoy good cooking.) But I did make some videos. I'm not saying they are great...but if you want to see a simple demonstration on how to thread a sewing machine or how to wind a bobbin they'll do in a pinch. So here they are: How To Wind A Bobbin (using your sewing ... View the Post
What I Wish I’d Known When I Started Sewing: Sewing Teminology (A mini sewing dictionary)
Sewing Terminology: A Mini Sewing Dictionary Patterns (and seamstresses for that matter) seem to have their own language so today we put a list together for you (a mini dictionary if you will) to help you define all the sewing lingo that you may encounter when working with patterns. (I wish I would have had a similar list when I started sewing...it would have saved me a lot of phone calls...) Look it over and when you are finished check out the sewing advice from our friend Ashley at ... View the Post
What I Wish I’d Known When I Started Sewing…And A Giveaway!
Today we are kicking off a month long series here on Simple Simon and Company called "What I Wish I Knew When I Started Sewing". And because we are really excited...and because we like you...and because we just plain old felt like it we are going to start out with a little giveaway! (A mini starter kit if you are new to sewing or a refresher kit if you've already been around the sewing block a few times.) Here's what it includes: a pair of scissors, a rotary cutter, a measuring tape, a box ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: It’s not about what it is…
...it's about what it can become. I don't know. Maybe Ruth's been making me watch the Lorax too many times but I've been thinking about this a lot lately: Where ever you are at this year, right now, this minute...in your finances, organizational skills, relationships, fitness levels, education, hobbies, interests, whatever...it's ok. It's ok. Because it's not where you will be tomorrow, next week, next month, or next year at this time. Maybe today is abysmal...maybe today you are awesome ... View the Post