Simple Simon and Company

Today we get to share two of our favorite skirt tutorial's from the talented Dana over at MADE. And while she has a pile of fun tutorials we thought that these two skirts would be perfect for any of the girls we are sewing for in foster care! So without further ado we give you Dana's skirts: The Circle Skirt and... The Layered Skirt Go check them out. The tutorials are clear and easy to follow and the skirts themselves turn out darling. Then...if any of you have been working on skirts to ... View the Post

Hey everyone!  I'm Alida from I Make Stuff and I'm so glad to be here sewing for this great cause.  I have been wanting to make a child's peplum skirt for a while, and I love this one so much I might just make one for me!A word about fabric choice.  Make sure the fabric you choose bounces back after being stretched.  Take a 4" by 4" swatch and stretch it out side to side.  If it doesn't bounce back to 4" by 4" this technique won't work!First cut out the waist band.  You'll want to measure the ... View the Post

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home is joining the efforts today with a skirt that will surely be loved by girls of all ages....thanks Sachiko! Hi, I am Sachiko from Tea Rose Home. When I was first contacted by Liz and Elizabeth about the “Skirting the Issue”, I was deeply touched by their effort to reach out and make a difference by using their talents. I feel honored to be a part of this event, and it is my hope that my small contribution and many peoples’ beautiful labor of love will bring a smile to ... View the Post

Today we have the talented Jill from Homemade by Jill adding her doily pocket skirt to the event.  Don't you love the fun details that Jill uses?  Thanks for coming, Jill! Skirts!  They can be super easy to sew, and it doesn't take much more effort to add a little something special.  My little girl loves pockets, especially when they are roomy enough for lots of treasures.  Today I'll show you how to make a sweet doily pocket to add to any skirt. First, take a doily (mine came from the dollar ... View the Post

Today you get us (boring, I know) but we've put together a few of our simplest skirt tutorials.   All can be done in one hour or less (most less) and are still darling on girls of all ages. Top Row:  Wrap Circle Skirt, Vintagely Modern Skirt, Melon Blocked Skirt Middle Row:  All You Need is Love Skirt, The Starboard Skirt, The Hostess Cupcake Skirt Bottom Row:  Circle Skirt with Pockets, Bubble Skirt, Pillowcase Skirt Have a great Holiday everyone! And please be sure to head over to ... View the Post

Today we have our friend and most-amazing sewist Katy from No Big Dill joining us today for Skirting the Issue.  Here she is with a fantastic skirt for all ages! Take it away Katy...... What a truly inspiring idea to help girls who sometimes might feel neglected feel simply loved and beautiful. I love tangible ways where we can use our talents to bless others, and this is the perfect project to do just that.  I originally planned to make all my girls a Coastal Curtsy Skirt, a simple one-seam ... View the Post