Simple Simon and Company

Patterns· sewing

The Starboard Skirt: A Fall Edition

So I have to be honest for a minute, I am still in love with The Starboard Skirt.  I know it's crazy to be in love with a skirt, but it's an easy skirt to make and looks like you paid a lot of money for it.  I won't even tell you how many I made this summer....because it's a bit embarrassing. But I am here to tell you today NO MORE.  Because while sewing during the kid's challenge week from Elsie Marley a couple weeks ago, I sewed a new starboard skirt that I am even more in love with. I ... View the Post

sewing

An Apron for Sewing or A Sewing Apron

Last month I had the opportunity to guest post over at Skip To My Lou's fun Homemade Holiday Event and this was the project that I shared. I am reposting it today for 2 reasons which are: #1---I really like it. (I made it for myself and actually use it.) Plus I really think that if you made this gift for someone who likes to sew she would really like it as well....AND #2---My house is a war zone. Remember when I posted about my husband jumping on the crafty bandwagon? Well he's not just on ... View the Post

Halloween· Projects

Vintage Halloween Canvas

Today I have a Vintage Halloween Canvas project to share with all of you, that costs less than $5.   And it's not even Friday yet!  Even better.The inspiration for this project came from Sarah's blog that I pinned a while back.  Who knew you could print on tissue paper and it takes the texture of canvas?  Amazing.  You can find the tutorial HERE.I got my canvas at Hobby Lobby when they were on sale a couple of weeks ago.  The 8x10 canvas turned out to cost $1.75 on sale and then I spent $1 on a ... View the Post

Announcements

Hey….that’s not cool.

Because of some circumstances this morning {that made us super sad} we just wanted to reiterate our policy.PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE know that ALL of our tutorials are for PERSONAL use only. If you want to sell something you have made from one of our tutorials, please contact us for a limited use permit. And secondly, DO NOT use our pictures in your shop.It's just not cool.P.S. We love to see your stuff. Really, it makes our day. We are glad you are using our tutorials. That's what they are ... View the Post

Giveaway

The Winner of the Nativity and the Bustle Skirt is…

...KristyMN who said,"That nativity set is adorable. And so is the skirt! I actually just painted my kitchen and dining room. The color is Anjou Pear. I love it so much!"Kristy, email us with your address so we can send you your new things.PS---Dearest Two Little Hooligans, someone always has to be #1. And even though you didn't win you'll always be #1 in our book. (Really we love you. But by now you probably already know that.) ... View the Post