Jim Suzio Sewing

Welcome to the beginnings of the Suzio sewing page... like most of what is in our sewing room, it is a work in progress! Watch for pictures, sewing tips, upcoming classes, and embroidery designs! Perhaps Isadora, the sewing cat will make an occasional appearance.... James David Suzio is an independent educational consultant and motivational sewing speaker. Jim is a self-taught sewer, having never taken a class in sewing (not even High school Home Ec.). He has been sewing for ten + years, taught completely through books, videos, and trial and error. His award-winning artistic capabilities are evident in some of his lavish creations, including the wedding gown he designed and made for his wife, Betsy, as well as his "Movie Star Knock-Offs." . Some of his more notable creations include three jackets, which have been featured in Husqvarna/Viking print ads, as well as two reversible cutwork jackets designed for Sue Hausmann. Jim's teaching skills have taken him all across America as well as Canada and Australia. Being well versed in embroidery software, Jim has expanded his skills by creating his own line of Embroidery Designs. Jim has also taught at numerous "Martha Pullen Sew Beautiful Heirlooms Schools." Several of his best tips have been included in the book, "The Ultimate Serger Answer Guide", as well as "Serger Update," Martha Pullen's "Making Memories," Sulky's "Sulky's Secrets to Successful Stabilizers," and in several of the companion books to the PBS series, "America Sews with Sue Hausmann", which Jim has been a guest on several occasions. His creation, "Tin Punch Embroidery" was a cover item for "Sew News Magazine." His newest line of embroidery designs, the "Fringe Benefits" series have been featured on several television programs, as well in magazines. Jim, his wife Betsy and daughter Meri Katharine reside in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.