About Me

After decades running a successful construction business with my husband and raising our son, I was ready for something new. In 2022, a friend admired a bag I had made and encouraged me to be a vendor at a local market. With just a few weeks to prepare, I poured my love of making into creating one-of-a-kind bags—and had an amazing first market!

That experience sparked the beginning of Sparrow Handmade. Since then, I’ve launched this website, built a full product line, and grown a community on Instagram and Facebook. I’m constantly learning—about sewing, photography, design, and running a small business.

Making custom and small batch bags has become a joyful and rewarding outlet that keeps me energized and creative. Every Sparrow piece is handcrafted by me in my home studio in Calgary, where I live with my husband, dog, and cat.

~ Demerese