Hello! It’s January so Happy New Year!!! I’m so excited for this new year. I’ve had a couple of slow sewing years and I’m excited to sew more this year now that my baby is 2! He’s 2 and I kind of can’t believe it. My kids went back to school today so I’m back … Read more
Hello Sewing Friends! I am excited to announce the release of my latest PDF pattern, the Garden Tiles Bag!! It’s a twist on a classic, large tote bag without the boring, boxy look. Gathered side panels give it a cute shape and those big side pockets come in so handy. You can make this! Garden … Read more
Hi Sewing Friends! I have new pattern release for you today… introducing the Splash Proof Phone Wallet! I’ve used a pouch like this to protect my phone on our trips to the beach for many years. It keeps my phone sand free and I can still check the time and my notifications through the clear … Read more
Hello Sewing friends! I’m happy to report that my DIY Diaper Bag tutorial is now available as a PDF Download for sale in my Etsy shop. I love this bag! It is just one big zipper pouch with loads of pockets and handles! DIY Diaper Bag PDF Sewing Pattern This medium sized diaper bag was originally … Read more
I made a fun project this month that I get to share with you today. It’s a Toiletry Bag for Dad, just in time for some Father’s Day sewing. I don’t know about you but the Dad’s in my life are hard to sew for, but this is the perfect gift. Manly on the outside, … 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! 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! I have some fun news to share with you today. Our Halloween Bats PDF pattern is done! I’m excited to tell you all about it in today’s post. Sew a Bat Stuffie with detailed bat wings Halloween Bat PDF Sewing Pattern This pattern is based on the free Bat Pillow Tutorial I’ve shared previously. It has … 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
Summer Sewing! I will miss lazy days of heading to the beach, visiting cousins, and no schedule. My kids go back to school this week. It’s a little bittersweet for me. The “sweet” will definitely having a little more down time to sit and sew I hope. I thought I would show you some of … Read more
Hello Sewing Friends! As you know I have been sewing my way through my scraps and trying to get in at least 15 minutes a day sewing them together. I finished up all my colors and I think I have enough to make my rainbow quilt. Come see my scrap sewing progress! If you are … Read more
Today I’m remaking my favorite Easy Summer Tote! But first I want to share with you my favorite piece of advice… Don’t be afraid to try something new! Don’t be afraid to experiment! Even if you fail, you’ll always learn something along the way. And if you succeed there is no greater sense of accomplishment. One … Read more
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