Hello!! Last week I had the fun opportunity to teach a sewing class to group of ladies at church on how to make pillowcases. I love teaching people to sew! I often get asked by people wanting me to teach them. I always say YES but people rarely take me up on my offer. Over … Read more
Hi everyone! Are you a soccer mom? Have you ever sat down on grass that you thought was dry only to feel water seeping through your pants after you’ve sat there for a minute? No fun! Well today I’m sharing a little waterproof blanket you can make to sit on so that will never happen … Read more
Hi everyone, This is the last week of our I Am a Soccer Mom series! Today I’m going show you how to make a quick and oh sew easy sleeve tie, also sometimes called sleeve scrunchies. These are perfect for cinching up oversized uniform shirt to help keep you little athlete cool. This post contains affiliate links … Read more
Hello again! I am excited to show you another skirt finish today. I made the Faux Wrap skirt again from my book, Just For You: Selfish Sewing Keep reading for 3 tips for making this cute and super comfortable skirt! Just for You Selfish Sewing book Just for You is a compilation book made up … Read more
If you are a beginner to sewing you may be a little intimidated. You may have tried out a sewing project before only to find how frustrating and difficult sewing can be. Sewing is fun except when it is frustrating. I have 6 tips to help make sewing easier and less frustrating. 6 Simple Ways … Read more
It’s almost February! What?!! Time to get ready for Valentine’s day. Here is a fun heart pillow I made so I’d have something cute to set on my couch for Valentine’s Day. I call it my “Bursting Heart” Pillow! You can make one too! My “Bursting” Heart pillow was inspired by this cute Alchemy Sweet Slices … Read more
Hello Sewing Friends! I am so excited to bring you my Perfect Purse Handle Tote PDF Pattern. This pattern was originally offered in my Perfect Fabric Purse Handle class that I taught for Bag envy at Creative Spark. Now I’m making it available to everyone else in my Etsy shop! The Perfect Purse Handle Tote … Read more
Do you know of anyone who needs a little extra love this Valentines Day? Here’s a pretty zipper pouch you can make to take to your favorite ‘Galentine’! Fill it with a few chocolates and you have a heart felt gift! This pattern is great for using up scraps but if you are going to … Read more
Hello sewing friends! Today is a pretty exciting day for me. I am officially releasing a new pattern for sale. It’s a PDF pattern to make a Gingerbread Man Puppet or Softie toy. Take a look and tell me what you think. Fun Holiday Gingerbread Man Puppet Toy for Kids You can use this pattern to make … Read more
Hello sewing friends! Today I’m here to tell you about a cool sewing tool you never knew you needed. Have you ever heard of a “bodkin”? No? Well you’re in luck because today I’m going to tell you all about it and why you need one if you sew bags or clothing. What is … Read more
Hello sewing friends! My DIY Hooded Bat Cape Tutorial from Fabric.com is now available for sale as a PDF sewing pattern download. This little cape is perfect for year round dressup or Halloween fun. Throw a pair of Batman PJs under it and your costume is ready. You totally have time to make this before … Read more
Hello Sewing Friends!! It’s a HAPPY day here at Blue Susan Makes. The time has come to release my Baby Bumble Bee Costume Pattern. If you’ve been patiently waiting for this pattern, today is your lucky day! Make this cute costume and bring home a Baby Bumblebee this Halloween. Get the Pattern details below… Baby Bumble Bee … Read more
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