New SusieDDesigns Sewing Pattern! ABC Baby Nappy Bag

Another new sewing pattern that I’ve just released and added to my Etsy shop is the brand new ABC Diaper Bag Pattern (baby changing bag). This was so much fun to make! It’s a big, roomy bag with a full zipper closure and lots of pockets.

This nappy bag pattern will help you to make a substantial bag which is double interfaced for strength, durability and stability, so it’s not floppy. The interior pockets are elasticated to keep things in place and it also has four exterior pockets too. So you’ll be able to carry all the bits and bobs you need to for baby or toddler!

I’ve placed this pattern as suitable for advanced sewers, as it’s got lots of pieces and lots of techniques to do as you go along. It’s certainly not for the faint-hearted, that’s for sure! However, it’s a project that you’ll just love getting your teeth into and, if you’re a confident intermediate sewer, by all means give it a go. I’ve ensured that I’ve included lots of helpful advice, instructions and full-colour images so that you’ll be able to make a bag to be really proud of!

Hope you like! Happy Sewing!

Get the new ABC Diaper Bag Sewing Pattern here

New Website & Products at SusieDDesigns HQ

Hi everyone! Hope you’ve all had a good start to 2019 and that you’ve had some time to fit in some crafting. What have you been making? Feel free to share. I’ve been really busy over the past few months, revamping the main website for my SusieDDesigns‘ brand. Have a look, I’d love to hear what you think!

So, as well as my bagmaking range of sewing patterns, I’m also offering some of the finished handmade bags and accessories which I make in the process of creating my patterns – just a few on the website for now but you’ll also find them all in one of my Etsy shops – Handmade Bags by SusieD

I’m also really excited to share my new Pompompets® with you! These are available from the new website too . I make a range of little creatures, including custom-design dogs and cats from pet photos! I’ll bring you more news on these little fellows in future posts but for now here’s a few of them…

Yorkshire Terrier Pompompet by SusieDDesigns

Corgi Pompompet by SusieDDesigns

Westie Pompompet by SusieDDesigns

The new range of PomPomPets® by SusieDDesigns®

New! Summer Beach Bag Sewing Pattern

My latest sewing pattern release is this snazzy Summer Beach Bag, ideal for all those hot summer days or even all year round, as it’s sure to brighten up a dull day! The fabrics I used to make this bag are Lucy’s Crab Shack by Sweetwater for Moda Fabrics.

Make this large tote bag in fun fabrics and hit the beach in style. It’s big enough to carry all the essentials and it has a useful interior pocket to keep a few things separate. You could also take this bag on holiday; pack it flat in your suitcase and use it when you’re on the beach or out and about exploring.

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The Summer Beach Bag sewing pattern includes easy-to-follow instructions with lots of colour images and a full set of printable pattern template pieces. If you’d like to make this bag, the sewing pattern is available in my Etsy shop now. Happy Sewing!

New Bag Making Sewing Patterns Coming Soon!

It’s been a while…again! I’ve just been quietly working away in the background on old, current and new projects – including my new handmade crafts offering over on Etsy, PomPomPets®. More on them in a later post, though, as I want to let you know about my new, upcoming bag-making patterns!

I’m excited to be bringing out a lot of new bag sewing patterns, very soon! Some are from past projects which have been featured in sewing magazines over the years and some are completely new ones, which I’ve never published before! I’m planning on releasing the first installment of these patterns over the next few weeks, so keep an eye on my blog posts and I’ll let you know as each one becomes available. Here’s a sneak preview of some of the new designs coming soon…

In the meantime, if you’d like to have a look at my currently available sewing patterns, they’re available over in my Etsy shop, SusieDDesigns.

Customer Make – The Sophie Diaper Bag Sewing Pattern

These are Teshae Carrasco’s versions of my Sophie Nappy Bag design! I love the use of the black and white fabrics in the first bag and the red and black is awesome! Thank you for sharing Teshae.

“I really enjoyed making this diaper bag from SusieDDesignsUK. She is a great pattern designer and gives such easy to follow instructions, I am already on my 3rd bag! Her customer service is also excellent, always answering any questions kindly. I highly recommend her patterns to anyone.” Teshae Carrasco

Get the sewing pattern for the Sophie Nappy Bag from my Etsy shop!

Customer Makes – The Abigail Nappy Bag Sewing Pattern

I love, love, love this bag! Made by Stephanie Charles, of Sylvie’s Sew Crafty on Etsy

If you’d like to have a go at making this bag too, it’s the Abigail nappy bag which the sewing pattern is available for, in my Etsy shop here.

Customer Make: The Petite Street Nappy Bag

Another absolutely gorgeous version of my Petite Street Nappy Bag, made by Rebecca Santiago. Thanks for sharing Rebecca, I’m so pleased you enjoyed using the sewing pattern to make this lovely bag!

“I’m delighted with the way it turned out. Thanks for the awesome pattern!” Rebecca.

If you’d like to have a go at making this bag, it’s available in my Etsy shop or my UK shop, SusieDDesigns.

Customer Make: The Barcelona Satchel

Here’s Polly Bell’s version of my Barcelona Satchel sewing pattern. Fantastic, I love the fabrics used and what a great all round job Polly has made of this gorgeous bag. Very unique and eye-catching!

“I thought that you might like to see my finished bag.I have added a pocket on the gusset for my phone and a clip on the other side to put my keys on when not wearing pockets. I have also added a zip to the top of the bag for added security. I hope you like the look of your design in my colours.” Polly

If you’d like to make this bag, the pattern can be downloaded from my Etsy shop.

or my UK shop, SusieDDesigns, has a downloadable version and a printed version.

Customer Make – the Tri-fold Wallet sewing pattern

Check out Amy Fahey’s version of the Tri-fold Wallet sewing pattern! I love the fabrics Amy has used and the matching bag is great too!

“My first attempt. I like the pattern very much!” Amy Fahey

Thank you, Amy, for allowing me to share your fantastic wallet. I’ll look forward to seeing more makes from you.

If you’d like to have a go at making the Tri-fold Wallet sewing pattern, it’s available for instant download from my Craftsy and Etsy shops. It’s also available as a PDF download from www.susieddesigns.co.uk, as well as a printed version with full-size tissue pattern pieces.

Customer Make – the Sophie Nappy Bag sewing pattern

Delighted to hear from a customer recently who used the Sophie Nappy Bag sewing pattern to make this gorgeous version:

“I love your pdf (sewing pattern) very much. So user friendly. Easy instruction to follow, though looks complicated.” Junita Satibi

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely bag, Junita. I love the cute fabrics too!

If you’d like to have a go at making the Sophie Nappy bag it’s available in my Etsy Shop or in my UK website at www.susieddesigns.co.uk

New Retail Stockists for my Printed Sewing Patterns

Printed patterns now available from retail establishments.

I’m absolutely delighted to announce 5 new UK stockists of my printed sewing patterns. If you can, I’d highly recommend a visit to these lovely fabric and haberdashery establishments:

Millie Moon Haberdashery in Frome, Wells and Keynsham.

Millie Moon – 24-25 Catherine Hill, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BY Tel: 01373 464650 Millie Moon also has shops at 14a Broad Street, Wells, Somerset and 32 Temple Street, Keynsham, Bristol Website: http://milliemoonshop.co.uk

New Forest Fabrics in Southampton

New Forest Fabrics – 14 Shamrock Way, Hythe Marina, Southampton SO45 6DY Tel: 02381 783 386 Website: http://www.newforestfabrics.co.uk

Sew Simple Norfolk

Sew Simple (Norfolk) Ltd – Unit 17, Taverham Nursery and Country Shopping Centre, Fir Covert Road, Taverham, Norwich, Norfolk NR8 6HT Tel: 01603 262 870 Website: http://www.sewsimpleonline.co.uk

Sally’s Sewing Box in Princes Risborough

Sally’s Sewing Box – 65 High Street, Princes Risborough, Bucks, HP27 0AE Tel: 01844 345 753 Website: http://www.sallyssewingbox.co.uk

Thistle Quilting in Peebles

Thistle Quilting – 34 High Street, Peebles, The Scottish Borders EH45 8SF Tel: 01721 724 111 Website: http://www.thistlequilting.co.uk

 

New Printed Patterns in Stock

I’m delighted to let you know that I have four new additions to the printed patterns collection – the Retro Handbag, the Tri-fold Wallet, the Barcelona Satchel and the Millie Nappy Bag. To celebrate, here’s a discount code which will give you 10% off the new printed patterns from the SusieDDesigns’ website: WPB612 which is valid until 30th June 2014.

New patterns – Retro Handbag, Tri-fold Wallet, Barcelona Satchel, Millie Nappy Bag

It’s an exciting moment whenever I see one of my patterns in print as I’m so used to producing my downloadable patterns. It’s really nice to have some as physical patterns too! The new printed editions are bright, vibrant and full of colour. If you know my design style, you’ll know that I love to use fun, vibrant, modern fabrics to make my bags and accessories. I also strive to make my designs easy-to-follow and great fun to make. I wanted all of this to be reflected in the printed patterns – creating a sense of anticipation, excitement and inspiration.

There are now eight designs available from the printed patterns range, all of which are available to order from my website SusieDDesigns. I’ve also put together some great mult-buy pattern packs, which offer a saving on the individual prices.

New Stockist: I’m pleased to let you know that Thistle Quilting, situated in Peebles, The Scottish Borders, is now stocking some of my printed patterns. Run by owner Lynda, Thistle Quilting is such a lovely wee shop about half way along the High Street (no.34). Definitely worth a visit, if you’re in town or passing through!

Thistle Quilting, Peebles, The Scottish Borders

Another Millie Nappy Bag by Shannon of the Bryer Patch

A few months ago I’d blogged about a gorgeous nappy bag, handmade by Shannon of The Bryer Patch, from my Millie Nappy Bag sewing pattern – see previous post here – well here’s another one that Shannon made and posted about over on her blog at The Bryer Patch. I’m so impressed with this, the fabrics are so lovely and vibrant and the workmanship is just top-notch. I’m so pleased to be able to share another of Shannon’s lovely makes with you here:

“I once again used my favourite diaper bag pattern, from Susieddesigns on Etsy. I love that there is so much opportunity to combine several fabrics in one tote bag. The vibrant colours I chose for Lucas’ diaper bag just made me happy to look at them : )” Shannon

If you’d like to have a go at making the Millie Nappy Bag, get the PDF downloadable sewing pattern here…

2 Year Blogging Anniversary – Special Thank You Offers!

It’s exactly 2 years since I started blogging here on WordPress! How things have changed for me since that first day. I thought it would be nice to mark this anniversary by offering special thanks to all the lovely crafting buddies who have followed my blog over the years. Thank you to you all, it’s so nice to be a part of such a wonderful caring, sharing, crafting community.

To all my readers and followers I’d like to offer a little thank you gift in the way of 40% off any sewing patterns in my Etsy shop SusieDDesigns – use the code BLOGLOVE at the Etsy checkout, until 31st May 2014.

As an extra special thank you to the very first people who commented on or liked my first post, I’d like to offer you a free PDF pattern – no strings, just a thank you from me to you. Have a browse in my Etsy shop and, if you see something you like, let me know which one and I’ll send it to you asap. Those lovely people are: Linda of Gorgia P Designs, Katherine of Pillows A-La-Mode, Avis of Oh Sew Tempting, Daisy of A Daisy Garden (There were a couple more but they don’t appear to be around anymore – no blog or blog updates.)

Here’s a wee showcase of all the bag making projects I’ve had featured in Sewing World magazine over the last few years, has there really been so many? Most of the projects below are now available from my Etsy shop.