Simple Simon and Company

sewing· Techniques· Tutorials

Pattern Remix. A pleated collar tutorial. (And you can make it for under $5)

Did you see us over at Me Sew Crazy yesterday and the "School Girl Dress?" Today is the tutorial for the pleated collar from that dress. One thing I love is classic styles...and this pleated collar is one of those classic styles that you can add to any dress to make it lovely. Here's how you do it. Step 1 The first thing that you are going to do it pleat your rectangle of fabric. I think it is much easier to do it this way and then cut your collar after. If you need a tutorial for pleating ... View the Post

sewing

Pattern Remix at Me Sew Crazy

'Join us today at Me Sew Crazy for our Pattern Remix!  We love Jessica.  Have you seen her girls' Spring Wardrobes yet?  Amazing.  See you there....Liz and I each took the same pattern and made two different dresses out of them. It was really fun project to work on...and both of our came out so differently. Check it out. And then come back tomorrow, where I will show you how I made the pleated collar that I added to "The School Girl Dress." ... View the Post

The Vintage Crafter's Challenge

The Vintage Crafter’s Challenge

This challenge has been in the works for some time, but we are finally ready to announce it. Simple Simon & Co is hosting The Vintage Crafter's Challenge starting May 23rd. We have been so excited about it, it's been kind of hard to keep quiet about it. But quiet, no more! We can scream it from the rooftops....Liz and I love all things vintage. Well, not all things vintage, because let's face it, some vintage can be down-right scary. But vintage sewing patterns, vintage sheets, vintage fat ... View the Post

Announcements· Giveaway

Monday’s Giveaway Winner’s

Let's see...I know there was something I was supposed to do today... Oh, that's right! Post the winners from yesterday's giveaway.So here they are:#1. The set of three earrings---Sarahkat#2. The set of three peg dolls---Lara Petch#3. The earring and necklace set---Megan(Ladies please send us an email with your mailing address and we will send you your items by the end of the week.)Thanks again to everyone who reads, follows, and leaves comments for us. We really do appreciate the time you spend ... View the Post

Dresses

What is Spring without a Pillowcase Dress?

aaaaa...mmmmm...maybe.... ...ok, yea, so I do have a hand full of Nerds that I've been hauling around since we left home.... ...oh, and I may have taken them out of Simon's candy bowl... ...but if you look in the van you'll find a lot of them there, sprinkled around on the floor and seats... I love that girl. My sneaky, messy, silly faced two year old girl. I can't help it. Just one look and she can melt my heart. However, neither my love for her or tales of her candy snatching adventures are ... View the Post