The Simple Life

Katie here, today I am going  to show you all (well, some - not all - that would take way to long to shuffle through) the awesome tops I have made over the past few years. I love sewing for fall. Nothing like a big cup of coffee and sewing

(from left to right: Willow made by Stevey Taylor of S Taylor Threads, Ayda made by Gail Dicks of Little Pink Pumpkin LLC, Isla made by Gail Dicks, and Isla made by Stevey Taylor. All fabrics from the Autumn Woodlands collection by Shop Cabin for Hawthorne Threads) Crisp air, colorful foliage,

Today we will attach our clear elastic and skirts! I like to sew the clear elastic to the inside of my bodice just in case it creeps up higher than 3/8” and shows outside of my seam. The clear elastic simply stabilizes your knit and is not meant to be pulled

Today we need to finish our skirts and set our gathering stitches.  All version will start with sewing up the sides of your skirt pieces.  If you chose a ruffle hem you’ll have a little more work to do than the rest of us. It will be worth it for sure so

You've made it this far and now it's finally time to SEW!!! If you missed Days 1 and Day 2 check them out and you'll be able to catch up quickly! Today we’re going to sew our bodices which always feels so productive! We’ll start by sewing the shoulder seams. I

Hey Guys! Thanks for coming back for day 2! If you need to catch up yesterday was quick so head over to Day 1 and join us back here when you're done! Today we need to cut our fabric - if you are new to knits it’s also a good time

Hi Guys!!! I’m Stevey Taylor, of S Taylor Threads, and I am thrilled to be back hosting another sew along for Simple Life Pattern Company. This month we are sewing up Willow. When Willow first went into testing I fell in love with the design so I was happy to