Last year Elizabeth and I started a series that we are called "Teach the One" that we would like to become an annual event during National Sewing Month here on Simple Simon and Company. The idea for this series came from a moment at a conference that we attended at baby lock headquarters where it was said that if everyone just taught one other person to sew it would double our community....and the idea of doubling our community sounded sweet indeed. We always say those who sew and ... View the Post
The Saturday Afternoon Quilt Pattern Official Release!
Today we are so excited to release our very first quilt pattern....The Saturday Afternoon Quilt! This quilt is so easy to construct that you can put it all together on...wellll...a Saturday afternoon. I love this pattern. With over size pieces it allows you to showcase your favorite fabrics and the vertical row by row construction makes the assembly a breeze. For the last two years it has been my go to pattern for quick handmade gifts. And, depending on the fabric choices, this ... View the Post
Summer Stitching–A Hand-sewing project.
I had these grand plans to hand sew a million projects this summer. Okay, maybe 10 summer stitching projects. I literally had them all laid out on my sewing room counter along with the fabrics and all the trims and details that they needed....it was going to be lovely afternoon sewing hours. ... View the Post
A Tiered Skirt—-Or I’m Trying to Finish What I Started
A long time ago in a land far far away Elizabeth and I made one or two or 968 million tiered skirts.... And somewhere along the way Elizabeth didn't finish this one: And time passed... ...and her daughter grew out of it... So she gave it to me. And time passed... ... View the Post
10 Tote Bags to Sew for Summer!
One of my sewing goals this summer is to sew a few more tote bags. I have really liked bag making and want to get back into it. Today I put a round up of some FREE tote bag patterns to sew this summer! Wait until you see some of these....you won't believe that they are free patterns. And the best part is that all of the directions are clear and the bags are simple to make... ... View the Post
Easy Ruffle Pencil Skirt
Today we have an easy pencil ruffle skirt to share with you. Last week I finally took 30 minutes and made myself something! Using 1 yard of ruffle fabric and the tutorial we wrote for HOW TO MAKE A PENCIL SKIRT I whipped this out in between quilt market projects. I love the ruffle fabric...its soft and feminine and comfortable. Plus I think I could dress this skirt up or down which means I will be wearing it all summer! If summer ever comes..... ... View the Post
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