If you have ever been intimidated with sewing knit fabric, today's post is for you! I think people fear knits because the fabric can sometimes stretch and roll as you are sewing and it can seem very daunting. But once you know a few tips and tricks, Sewing Knits Without a Serger can become second nature. So, let's just jump right into it.... Tip #1--Use the right kind of needle. When working with fabrics like knit, the first thing to remember is that the fabric is actually knit (think ... View the Post
15 Sewing Projects for KNITS (and Beginners!)
15 Sewing Projects for KNITS I think a lot of beginning sewists fear knit fabric....but there's no need to have such fears. Knit is an amazing fabric to work with, because there are usually no closures and the fit is great for lots of different sizes. Today, we've put together a great group of 15 Sewing Projects for KNITS to make you feel like an experienced sew-er or even if you just want an afternoon project! Make the Knot Headband Tutorial by Simple Simon and Company for ... View the Post
Sewing Cart Tutorial
I think one of the biggest misconceptions about wanting to pick up sewing or quilting as a hobby is that you need a lot of space! Or some even believe you need a whole room to start. And we are here to tell you---you DON'T! When I started sewing again almost 13 years ago, I started at the kitchen table. I then moved to a little corner of our play room loft where I sewed for years and years. My kids were little and I could watch them play while I sewed. It was ideal. And while I feel so lucky to ... View the Post
Decorative Stitching–A How To
Today we are excited to share with you our Love of Sewing Challenge project. After much debate we chose a project that we felt best represented our aesthetic and our love for sewing. We both love white, classic ideas made modern, and sewing dresses for our daughters, so an embellished dress bodice seemed like the perfect marriage of all our favorite things! In the video below we will walk you through how you can take a favorite bodice pattern and in just a few minutes create a ... View the Post
Easy Tips to Make a Professional Pillow Cover
We are Elizabeth and liZ from Simple Simon and Company and we are here today to share one of our fastest and easiest projects that can change a room in your home-----envelope pillow covers! They can make a big impact with a little amount of fabric. Pillow covers are one thing that I made a million of when I first started sewing for my home and they are still one of my favorite projects to make. But throughout the years I have learned some tips and tricks to take your envelope pillow covers ... View the Post
Turning corners with your serger
Does anyone else have trouble turning corners with their serger? It's not often needed in woven fabrics because you would need to clip the corners anyway, but knits, yes we need a way to serge into a corner! A few months ago, I was at a class of an expert sergist (ha....I think that is a new word) and she taught us this little trick to keep serging around corners in one continuous line. I immediately went home and practiced and practiced, and although I am not an expert like she was---I have ... View the Post