New Website

New posts will now be available on my new website indigobird.ca. 

Duplicate posts will eventually be merged. In the meantime, feel free to navigate whichever site you feel most comfortable with. I have many more patterns that I plan to publish this year so stay tuned!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!
Wishing all of you much health and happiness!

Lizzy Everyday Tote Bag

Lizzy tote pattern is now available!
It took me many months to develop this pattern and finally I am happy with the size and its variations.  I personally like the short handle version the best but I suppose that depends on the use.
Hope you will like it!

Lizzy Tote Sewing Pattern by Indigobird Design

DPN Holder - sewing pattern

Jess DPN Holder sewing pattern is finally out!  I wanted to learn how to use those plastic snaps that I see everywhere and what better way to try it out than to make a pattern that uses it!  But aside the buttons, I love my DPN holder. I didn't realize how useful this little holder was until I tried it. It's one of those things that once you try it, you wonder how you ever lived without it. Did I mention that it makes a great gift for knitters?  If you make the pocket a little deeper, you could use it to hold circular needles as well. Happy sewing! 

Lil Knot Bag Video Tutorial #2

This Knot Bag video tutorial shows how to sew the small handle, where a lot of people are having trouble because of its size.
First, I finger press in the outer fabric towards the wrong side (use iron if you prefer). Then I fold in the inner fabric to match the outer fold.  Then I place the handle on the machine so that the inner fabric is facing up...What do you mean?!!  That's why I made a video...too hard to explain.  My next challenge would be to have a voice-over the video so that I can explain as I go. :)  Until then, here's my silent video...

VIDEO AVAILABLE FROM MY NEW WEBSITE --> www.indigobird.ca

Lil Knot Bag Video Tutorial #1

The popular Knot Bag pattern is simple in design but can be a little tricky to sew here and there.  After reading some comments, I thought I would do a video tutorial - after all, moving pictures are worth a thousand pictures, right?  This is my first ever video recording and with lots of help from my daughter on how to edit; now I have a renewed respect for YouTubers...It takes a long time to make a video! Part two of the Knot Bag Tutorial will be available next week.

Happy sewing!

VIDEO AVAILABLE FROM MY NEW WEBSITE --> www.indigobird.ca

Drawstring Bags

I've been working on this drawstring bag pattern for the past few weeks and finally, it's done!  It's amazing how much of an over-thinker I become when it comes to details.  But luckily, now my body won't allow me to sit in front of the computer long enough to dwell in something for too long.  When my back starts to hurt, then I get up, stretch and take a break.  Five minute break does wonders to your mind and you can make a more rational decision!
Because I made so many samples, my bedroom corner is overflowing with bags of all sizes.  Now I will have to find right project for each bag!
The pattern is available both in my CRAFTSY & ETSY shop today and soon I will be launching a website so that I will have my shop, blog and tutorials under one roof.