October 2025 this website will no longer be available. The website hosting will expire and I do not plan to renew since I no longer post tutorials on youTube. I’m working on moving my patterns over to Patreon so they will still be available for free. All PDF patterns have already been moved, I’m still working on moving posts that included written directions. Thank you for your understanding and support over the years of Whitney Sews!
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10 Scrappy Projects You NEED to Make
If you have been sewing any length of time, it’s safe to say you have fabric scraps. They pile up and leave you with a dilemma when they are too big to throw out, but too small for most projects.... Continue reading →
The Ultimate Guide to Pricing Memory Bears
In 2018 I posted my first memory bear video sharing step by step how to sew a memory bear. I also shared a handful of other bear making videos with additional tips and information. More than 500,000 people have watched... Continue reading →
Barbie Clothes YOU Can Wear!
In light of the new Barbie movie, my thrifted Barbie collectable doll book, and the fact that I own more than 550 sewing patterns…it just makes sense to go through my pattern collection to find patterns that can be used... Continue reading →
How to Get FREE Sewing Supplies
As someone who has been sewing 20+ years I know the cost of sewing supplies can really add up! I have managed to build up a large stash of sewing materials and supplies, but I paid very little money. That... Continue reading →
Making a Quilt, To Make a Dress?!?
There are definitely some unusual aspects to the world of competitive cosplay. Odd supplies and unique techniques and actually commonplace. This time around it’s not weird materials, but the fact that I’m making a quilt so I can make a... Continue reading →
Quilt Coats – Love ’em or Hate ’em
Quilt coats. They are very popular right now, along with quilt dresses, quilt bags, and just about quilt everything. You can't scroll through Instagram or Pinterest very long without seeing something made from an old quilt. I'm here to talk about the quilt coat I'm making...from scratch. Continue reading →
Giant Gift Bag: Sewing for St. Jude
What do you do when you have a large, bulky gift to wrap?? Make a giant gift bag that can be used year after year! I partnered with St. Jude and JoAnn Fabrics to bring you this tutorial and tell... Continue reading →
Sew Your Stash – Update
Did you know Sew Your Stash is back?!? Sew Your Stash originally began in 2017 when I realized I needed to stop buying, buying, buying and actually start using what I had. The original challenge lasted three years and 14,000... Continue reading →
Making a Costume from the Thrift Store
This Halloween I was challenged by Central Oklahoma Goodwill to create a costume using items found at a Goodwill store. I thought it was a fun idea so I took on the challenge and made a costume from the thrift store. The costume I made is Vanellope from Wreck-It-Ralph. Continue reading →