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Susan Sews a Gauzy-Pink Calypso Blouse…Its a Lutterloh Pattern Hack
Susan Hacks a Gauzy-Pink Calypso Blous I have always loved the look of a blouse or shirt tied at the waist. There is a Harry Belafonte album cover that my sister had waaay back in the late 50s. Bursting from the cover was Harry Belafonte in a white shirt unbuttoned all the way down…
Face Masks and Starting Over in a New Place!
Can you believe it has been eight months since we chatted about sewing? So much has changed in my life, in our nation and the world! This year started out so well for me. Early in January I received and accepted an offer on my house. After 18 months of widowhood I was ready tor…
One Lutterloh Pattern, Three Ways, Two Sizes
One Pattern Three Ways, Two Sizes I LOVE this Lutterloh pattern. Such an elegant silhouette. The color in the fashion illustration is uninspiring. But as a sewist, a creative, a designer, I can see the beauty, the simplicity and how the design will be transformed by the fabric used. Let’s start with today…
Baja Susana Presents: A FREE PDF Scarf Pattern. Make One! Make a Bunch!
P Many years ago, in the last century I designed this scarf. I made bunches for myself and my daughter and as gifts. And then I forgot about it. With the ability to make my own little pattern into a PDF I decided to do just that. And for my Friends on Pattern…
Susan Sews a Denim Dream
Susan Sews A Denim Dream While I was searching for the photos to upload for this post, I saw one in my photo stream called Denim Dreams! I don’t usually wear jeans. And find denim “jean” skirts and “jean” jackets heavy and constricting. Too much top stitching. Big pockets on the derriere and…
A Saga, A Serger, A Shirt…
This is a continuation of this post.http://www.susansewsdaily.com/buttons-buttons-buttons/ When I made these pants I thought that a black knit top with some button detail on the sleeve would be smashing! I love buttons! and i love to use them as interesting embellishments on my garments. These pants screamed for a quiet top with some not so…
Buttons! Buttons! Buttons!
Buttons!~ Buttons! I love buttons! Buttons are not merely functional. They can be the finishing touch on a garment.They add style, whimsy and color. They can rock a basic shirt and make it sing with trendiness. When MissMeliss was young and I sewed for her I made clothing with ladybug buttons. I added buttons down…
Happy New Year! Looking Back Looking Forward…
December 31, 2017 La Paz Baja California Sur… This year is drawing to a close. This day started with a lovely breakfast at Bon Appetit in the village near our house. Our breakfast was accompanied by mimosas. A neighbor popped in and said he was meeting four other people. The restaurant is small and can…
Susan is Dreaming of a White Wardrobe
Every year for the past seven years there has been an elegant on the beach charity event called The Taste of La Paz. I have always wanted to attend. And one of the charities is a hot breakfast and scholarship program for poor children. This program is dear to our hearts. It has been…
Baja Susana! Handmade in Mexico…And Notes from Christmas Past!
Okay, I know, I have not been posting here. BUT! I have been sewing. Before I tell you about what I have been doing. Let me catch you up a little on my life. On April 27th I had my third and most successful corneal transplant. My vision has returned and is improving daily. do…
