Simple Simon and Company

Projects· sewing

Embroidery from Vintage Sewing Patterns

I have been wanting a little hand stitching project to do this year. One that I can throw in my purse (or Mary Poppins bag is more like it) that I can work on a little at a time while I am waiting at different places.And as you all well know....I love vintage patterns!  (Shocker, huh?)  So, recently while going through my vintage pattern bookshelf  (yes, it is a whole bookshelf--embarrassing) I was wondering why I am not using the darling artwork on the front for patterns.I am wanting some cute ... View the Post

Announcements· Riley Blake

Exciting News!

Ok so we have some really exciting news----Riley Blake Designs has put together a Project Design Team and we have been invited to be part of it! Riley Blake is a Utah based fabric, trim, and notions manufacturer and if you haven't seen their fabrics before you are missing out!  Some of our favorite lines are: The Daisy Cottage Line and The Promenade Cotton Line On a recent visit to their headquarters Elizabeth and I were surprised to discover that we have been using Riley Blake fabrics since ... View the Post

sewing· Thoughts

Sewing tools

(Please know, I am not getting paid to tell you about these.  I just really love them.)Ok, so you may or may not own these same tools, and you may or may not have the same feelings I have.  But. I. Love. Them.I use them almost every time I sew.  And they are not expensive.  (So, my style.)So, if you don't know about them....let me introduce you to my little friends...(isn't that from a movie?....sorry, it's late).The first is a.....Love this tool.  Especially, if you don't have a serger.  You. ... View the Post

$5 Friday· Miscellaneous· Projects· Tutorials

$5 Friday—Mod Podge Peg People

Today for $5 Friday I am going to share one of my favorite projects---Mod Podge Peg People! You can buy these little wooden peggies at most craft stores (like Michael's, JoAnn's, Hobby Lobby, etc).  Depending on their size (these are 2 inches tall) and where you buy them their price will vary.  But if you buy them in the pack of 3 they should always cost less than $5 for 3 of them. Alright let's get started.  Here's how to make them: #1.  Paint your dolls head the flesh color of your ... View the Post

Boys· Projects· sewing

Project Run and Play–Boy’s Week

We can't just NOT sew along for Project Run and Play!  So this week, of course, I had boys on the brain.  And this is a project  I have been wanting to do for awhile.  A little man romper for the cutest toddler in my life.I used what was the bodice pattern of a vintage pattern shirt (for a girl----shh!), took out the puffed sleeves, totally rebuilt the collar and worked with it until it came out like a little boy's 1950's shirt.  My one regret is that I didn't make it quite long enough (he was ... View the Post