SO....awhile ago Elizabeth and I made a few videos..... And today we are sharing one of my favorites. It is a minute long video on how to make a really cute half apron in 3 easy steps. (Ok....I lied it's really 72 seconds long...but that is close to only a minute long...we tried to be brief!) I love these aprons! They are made from dishtowels and are perfect to wear and to wash. So if you have a minute click on over and check it out...and you can see Elizabeth and I doing the nerdiest ... View the Post
Skirting the Issue: An Easy Paperbag Skirt Video
Today we want to share one of our absolute favorite skirts with you and perhaps the easiest---a paper bag skirt. I seriously love the little ruffle detail around the top and they are perfect for wearing cute belts. ... View the Post
Free Tank Top Pattern
Today we have a free tank top pattern to share with you.... ...kind of... Here's the deal: I've been making myself some tank tops to wear over my swimming suit while I'm with my kids at the pool....then I made me some more to wear as shells...and then I couldn't stop making them. ... View the Post
Free Zipper Bag Pattern- Quilt as you Go Method
Hi everyone! I am Elizabeth, one half of the duo of sisters-in-law who blog at Simple Simon and Company. We love all things that revolve around sewing for our children and are constantly striving for the art of homemaking....all while trying to stay sane. We really love simple sewing projects that are not only quick but that are also beautiful and luckily today's project completely fits that theme. These zipper bags are simple, but make great gifts and I am warning you---once you make ... View the Post
How to sew a KNIT pencil skirt…or at least how I do it…
Today is all about how to sew a knit pencil skirt in just a few easy steps! This week we've been having a pencil skirt making sew along. On Monday we gave you all the instructions for how to create a pencil skirt sloper using your own measurements and then yesterday we gave you instructions for how to cut your fabric and sew up your pencil skirt. But yesterdays instructions were for fabrics like cotton, denim, and wool. So what if you are like me and want to make yourself a pencil skirt ... View the Post
Pencil Skirt Sew Along–Sewing Up Your Skirt
Today is Day #2 of our Pencil Skirt Sew Along and we are going to focus on sewing up our skirt. You should have your skirt sloper drafted and then your paper pattern traced on top with ease and seam allowances. In case you missed how to draft your pencil skirt on Monday, head to the Skirt Drafting Tutorial HERE. And now we are ready to cut our fabric and sew up our skirt. Step 1: Place your skirt front on the FOLD of your fabric (making sure the skirt is on grain). Cut ONE skirt ... View the Post