Today let's talk about some simple sewing tools that will make your life easier. I remember early on in my sewing career not having a lot of tools and sometimes being frustrated at not getting corners that turned out well, or having safety pins pop open in the midst of pulling elastic through a skirt. And the good news is....there are simple tools for helping with those projects! Most of them are not costly, but really will help you to get a better finished sewing garment. So, let's start ... View the Post
What I Wish I’d Known When I Started Sewing: Get To Know Your Machine!!!
The first thing you need to do when you start sewing is get to know your machine. Really get to know your machine...and I'm not talking speed dating here...I'm thinking more like a few late nights, some lazy morning conversations, and of course some lunchtime business meetings. Seriously! Get to know that thing----it's quirks, it's capabilities, and it's features. That may sound like a lot of work (and it is) but it's worth it...just like any other long-term committed relationship is ... View the Post
What I Wish I’d Known When I Started Sewing…And A Giveaway!
Today we are kicking off a month long series here on Simple Simon and Company called "What I Wish I Knew When I Started Sewing". And because we are really excited...and because we like you...and because we just plain old felt like it we are going to start out with a little giveaway! (A mini starter kit if you are new to sewing or a refresher kit if you've already been around the sewing block a few times.) Here's what it includes: a pair of scissors, a rotary cutter, a measuring tape, a box ... View the Post
Sew Crazy Challenge
Happy Monday morning everyone!!!!! Our new blog layout is up, there were no catastrophic picture deletions and we are so grateful for that (oh, the crazy nightmares of bloggers) and this month we are excited to start our "What I Wish I'd Known When I Started Sewing" Series (tomorrow!). And while we are gearing up for that, we also get to participate in Crazy Little Projects Sew Crazy Monthly Challenge. Amber is hosting a new series about taking on some sewing challenges! And this ... View the Post
A Post Without A Photo (And Something Shocking)
I don't know why but I am CONVINCED that every post needs to have a photo. Every post. But today...I've got nothing...kind of...I do have a link to a photo though...(If I did it right.)But I'll explain that later. Right now we've got some business to take care of. Things have been quiet around here this past few weeks...but behind the scenes we've been OUT OF CONTROL.Ok, maybe not out of control....but busy, busy, busy. Here is what's going on:Saturday night we are finally changing our blog ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: It’s not about what it is…
...it's about what it can become. I don't know. Maybe Ruth's been making me watch the Lorax too many times but I've been thinking about this a lot lately: Where ever you are at this year, right now, this minute...in your finances, organizational skills, relationships, fitness levels, education, hobbies, interests, whatever...it's ok. It's ok. Because it's not where you will be tomorrow, next week, next month, or next year at this time. Maybe today is abysmal...maybe today you are awesome ... View the Post
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