Handmade Holiday Gift Guide 2018

by Whitney // December 5, 2018 // Comments off

It’s that time of year again! Time for my Handmade Holiday Gift Guide. I love sharing ideas for projects you can make and gift this holiday season. Every single project mentioned has a corresponding step-by-step tutorial already posted to my... Continue reading →

Reversible Bowl Cozy

by Whitney // November 28, 2018 // Comments off

A couple of months ago I was sent a package by a sweet lady named Leslie. She had made a couple of things for me and sent over some pretty fabrics as well as a pattern for her reversible bowl... Continue reading →

Sew Your Stash – Fall Update

by Whitney // November 21, 2018 // Comments off

It’s time again for another Sew Your Stash update! Today I’ll be sharing the progress I’ve made toward using my fabric stash over the past few months. If you aren’t familiar with the Whitney Sews Sew Your Stash Challenge you... Continue reading →

Road to Oklahoma | Sampler Sew Along

by Whitney // November 14, 2018 // Comments off

It’s time for the seventh block tutorial in the Whitney Sews Sampler Sew Along! Haven’t heard about it yet?!? Each month I’ll be sharing a step by step tutorial to make a traditional quilt block as well as how to sew... Continue reading →

Drawstring Bag with Contrast Casing

by Whitney // November 7, 2018 // Comments off

Last week I shared a tutorial for easy lined drawstring bags. I got a request for a drawstring bag with contrast casing at the top. So that is exactly what I’m showing how to make today! I’ve been working on... Continue reading →

1940s Inspired Thrift Haul

by Whitney // November 5, 2018 // Comments off

This week I hit the thrift store on half price day and found tons of great items! They fit perfectly into my 1940s inspired wardrobe! Since so many of you are leaving sweet comments about my vintage style I wanted... Continue reading →

Lined Drawstring Bag – 30 Minute DIY

by Whitney // October 31, 2018 // Comments off

My mom and I both own several vintage sewing machines. We obviously can’t have all of them out and in use all the time. So my mom made drawstring bags for us to store the extra cords and foot pedals... Continue reading →

The Seamstress Tag

by Whitney // October 27, 2018 // Comments off

A couple of months ago I came across The Crafty Pinup’s version of The Seamstress Tag on her youTube channel. It’s a fun tag to get to know seamstresses better. So this week I wanted to answer the 12 questions... Continue reading →

Halloween Costumes – Pattern Review, Fabric Haul, and More

by Whitney // October 24, 2018 // Comments off

My daughter Peyton has been obsessed with Batman since she met OKC Batman last year. So it was no surprise that she wanted to be Batman-girl (not Batgirl) for Halloween. I found Simplicity 1035 and she loved it and convinced... Continue reading →

DIY Halloween Vest | Fabric Panel Project

by Whitney // October 20, 2018 // Comments off

Since Halloween is quickly approaching I thought it would be fun to create a cute Halloween vest using a preprinted fabric panel. A sweet lady named Janice sent this to me recently (along with a ton of other sewing goodies!)... Continue reading →

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