Awhile back I was reading a homemaking book from the 50's and there the author mentioned using a sewing apron and it got me thinking how useful a sewing apron would actually be. So finally this past week I whipped one up...and it's AWESOME. Here's what you'll need to make one: 1. A utility apron. (I bought mine at Hobby Lobby for $4.99 but you can buy one anywhere and any style would work or you can be ambitious and can make your own from a favorite pattern.) 2. A measuring tape. 3. … [Read more...]

A sewing machine cover has been on my to-do list for quite some time now and since I've been working on re-doing my sewing space I thought it was prime time to finally make one. It was surprising easily. Here's how I did it: #1. Trace your sewing machine. I just laid mine down right on the floor and traced around it using a marker and some wrapping paper. (*Note: You can see that when I traced I left a generous 1 inch allowance on all sides just to make sure it would be big enough even … [Read more...]

Hi.  I am Elizabeth from Simple Simon and Company.  We love coming over here to Somewhat Simple, and today we thought we would share a technique that is essential to sewing--Pattern Cutting 101.  After today you can have confidence that you can pull out any pattern {vintage or not} and be able to cut out the pieces.  WAHOO!!!  So, if you have never sewn, today is for you!  And please, please, please don't be intimidated by patterns....they are meant to be your friends. So, let's get … [Read more...]