Comments on: Sewing Pattern Review: The Birdie Sling by Amy Butler

By: stron

stron — Sat, 12 May 2012 11:35:23 +0000

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By: Marquita Lanphear

Marquita Lanphear — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:58 +0000

I would like to get this pattern. Please advise me on how I can obtain this.

By: Carol Hunton

Carol Hunton — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:29:28 +0000

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By: Christy

Christy — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:33:11 +0000

I skipped some of the interfacing directions as well and used Pellon 926 throughout. I also shortened the bottom about 2 1/2 inches because I didn’t want such a deep bag. I’m happy with mine as well. The fabric on mine is Tula Pink’s Prince Charming. Photo is here http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zig-Zag/132148666855679

By: Linda Shaffer

Linda Shaffer — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 02:28:09 +0000

I had not sewed anything for years when I decided to try this pattern. I let my teenage niece choose the fabrics since I had decided to gift her with the finished product. I am at best a slow, methodical person. I spent three weeks on this project. I must say I was surprised and very pleased with the results. I managed to understand the directions and control the sewing machine despite my age and lack of experience. My niece loves it and says her friends are pestering her for one just like it. A great pattern for a not so confident seamstress.

By: KIMBERLY DARNELL

KIMBERLY DARNELL — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 15:55:08 +0000

Hi there!
I have made this bag two times now using Amy Butler’s fabrics….both look great and I get complements all the time! The last one I made I used the fusible fleece and interfacing just like the pattern requested. However, I think it would be better without the fusible fleece! It’s very thick and I like the first bag I made without it…it just seems to drape better. Also, I modified the straps on my first bag and made it exactly as the pattern requested on the second. I like the first one better with thinner straps. It’s just easier to get into. I did change the pockets as well and voided out some of the bottom so I could put in my cel phone and not have it so deep…I luv it! I’ll try and take two pictures to post so you can see the difference.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 02:54:42 +0000

Hi Amanda,

If the photos are on Flickr just include a link in your comment, I’d LOVE to see them!

xo Kathy

By: Amanda Thomas

Amanda Thomas — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:31:48 +0000

Hi Kathy-

I’ve made this bag three times now, and I find the pattern is easier each time. Yes, the interfacing maybe a little over the top but I do like the strength it gives the final product.

I’ve made two of these bags as gifts. One as a “diaper bag” for my cousin. I made a changing pad and a couple of other items to match the bag. I’ve also made it for a dear friend to tote her cross-stitching. I use my own for my hand-quilting class supplies.

I added a magnetic snap closure to my last bag. I also added a key-clip as the bag is so deep smaller items swim around the bottom and are difficult to find. I’d love to show them to you, but I’m not sure how to link them here…

By: Brandi

Brandi — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:08:11 +0000

I enjoyed reading your review and your thoughts. I made this bag a few months ago and love it. However, I think the pockets are a little to deep and it is a little interfaced crazy. I am about to remake this pattern with adjustable straps, thicker lining (no interfacing) and not so deep pockets. Hopefully it works just as good!

By: Anita

Anita — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:04:13 +0000

I sewed my first birdie sling yesterday and you are more than welcome to pass by my blog and take a look!

I really enjoyed reading this post – thanks for sharing your thoughts! I will definitively new more of these shoulder bags.

Best wishes from Germany, Anita