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Susan Sanford

Susan has been running her sewing business Sew Darn Simple (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SewDarnSimple) since 2005.
Originally doing local arts and craft shows, she opened an Etsy shop in 2008. She is recently retired from a career in IT.
Susan began sewing with fabric scraps from her mom and a needle and thread around the age of 6 or 7 to make new clothing items for her Barbie dolls. After several years in 4H, she continued to sew for fun until heading off to Ohio University for four years.
With her first professional job, she started making some of her own clothing and with the purchase of her first house she started making window treatments and other home décor items. Over the years, she did work for a couple of interior decorators.
Currently, she enjoys making purses, pouches and other ‘useful’ items with the large fabric collection she has acquired.

Her classes are:

Beginner-Level Double Zipper Wallet
from $50.00
Limit 4 per order

Double Zipper Wallet for Beginners

This small size pouch features two separate zipper sections and a hook for attaching to your belt loop, purse, car keys, etc. The outside pocket is great for change, a house key or your ID. The larger inside pocket will hold your key fob, credit cards, money, lipstick, or other small items.

This pattern was designed by Susan (Instructor) and has been a best-seller at craft shows and online for many years.

This class will involve ironing and sewing only; the kit mentioned below will have all pieces pre-cut.

Bring your sewing machine and zipper foot along.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 5” wide x 3.5” tall

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: beginner

Skills: zippers

The pattern and kit will need to be purchased separately for $18. Additional kits without the pattern may be purchased for $12 once the first pattern/kit is purchased.

The class will be a single 2-hour session.

Class or group (2-4): $50. We will hold the class once two students have registered, so please ask a friend to sign up as well!

You can order a Flex-Schedule Class if there aren’t any dates listed that work for you for a group or private lesson. Your instructor will contact you once the order is placed to coordinate a date and time that works for all.

Private class with just you and the instructor: $85

We will contact you once you place the order to begin coordinating dates and times for everyone to attend.

Sew Together Bag Pattern
$12.00

Use the Sew Together Bag paper pattern from Sew Demented to make a beautiful bag to hold your sewing supplies and more! Size: 10in x 5in x 5in

Printed Paper Pattern

  • Final Product: Bag

  • Finished Size: 10in x 5in x 5in

  • Technique: Standard Machine Sewing

Cumbria Tote Bag Class
from $110.00

Cumbria Tote Bag

Create your own beautiful CUMBRIA TOTE BAG in two different sizes using this PDF pattern. This bag features narrow handles, a magnetic closure, a unique interior zipped divider, an interior zipper pocket, and an interior zipper pocket.

DIMENSIONS:
SMALL – 10”w x 9”h x 4”d
LARGE – 13”w x 12”h x 5”d

Please note, this is a MEASURE AND CUT PATTERN, meaning all pattern pieces are cut using a cutting mat, rotary cutter, and ruler. NO TEMPLATES are provided to make this pouch.

The pattern is available in PDF format from Sotak Handmade Shop on Etsy for immediate download. Please purchase the Cumbria Totebag pattern and print it to bring to class.

MATERIALS NEEDED to make a SMALL (LARGE) Cumbria Tote Bag:

FQ (FAT QUARTER) of fabric measures 18”h x 21”w
FABRIC A (main exterior panel A + handles) - 1 FQ (1/2 yd)
FABRIC B (main exterior panel B) - 1 FQ (1/2 yd)
FABRIC C (lining) - 3/4 yard (3/4 yd)
FABRIC D (pocket divider – exterior) - 1 FQ (1/2 yd)

**INTERFACING (Pellon SF101 or other comparable fusible interfacing) - 2 yd (2 yd)
**FUSIBLE FLEECE (Pellon 987f) 1/2 yd (1/2 yd)
**#3 NYLON ZIPPER one– 10” or longer (14” or longer)
one– 6” or longer (8” or longer)
**snap for closure – magnetic, heavy duty, kamsnap

SUGGESTED FABRICS:

FABRIC A, B - canvas, Essex linen, cotton/linen blend fabric, denim, medium-weight home décor fabric
FABRIC C, D - quilting cotton

** Interfacing, fusible fleece, zippers, and snaps can be purchased from the instructor. Please email your instructor, Susan, in advance to discuss your preferences for zippers and snaps.

SUPPLIES:
ruler
rotary cutter
Wonder clips and/or pins
disappearing fabric marker or fine chalk pen
utility scissors and fabric shears
zipper foot for your sewing machine
90/14 or 100/16 needle for your sewing machine

Class will be two sessions, 2.5-3 hours each

Group Class $110
Private Class $195
Once you order the class, your instructor will email you to coordinate dates and times that work for everyone.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: intermediate (You need to know how to set up and operate a sewing machine, and sew straight lines. Have taken Intro To Your First Sewing Project or equivalent is necessary)

The group class must have at least two registered participants to run. Our group classes are designed for shared learning in groups of up to four at a time.

We’ll email you a week before class if it doesn’t meet the 2-student minimum. You’ll have the option to switch to a private lesson, join the waiting list, move your credit to another class, or get a refund.”

Susan’s specialties are bag making and curtains.