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
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
I have some exciting news. Today I am releasing my Mini Tulip Tote PDF pattern. This has been a long time coming. I don’t know how many times I’ve promised that I’m working on this pattern. Well its done, DONE! And I’m so so happy to share it with you. About the Mini Tulip Tote PDF … 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
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! 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
If you know me at all you know I’m a basics girl. I don’t need all the extra in any area of my life. I’m usually not one to go out and try all the new things and rely on just the right gadgets to do the job. BUT, I have found that going beyond … 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
Hi there! I’ve been sewing a lot with patterns lately… lots of pattern testing going on over here. And can I just say that cutting out fabric with a paper pattern can be frustrating! It’s almost impossible to hold the paper down the whole time while you cut and it’s tricky to pin the … Read more
Come with me and take a look inside “15 Minutes of Play”. I love deep, rich beautiful colors. When I was introduced to the work of Victoria Findlay Wolfe at Quilt Beach quilt show I fell in love with her quilts. I love her randomly beautiful color choices and her technique of playing with the fabric until something interesting emerges. … Read more
One thing that is consistent in my life is that my sewing space is always changing. I rarely have a designated room where I get to sew. But I always give myself a designated space because sewing is a part of me. I love it! I always want to be able to make things and … Read more
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