Vintage Style Wardrobe – Thrifted and Handmade

by Whitney // August 25, 2018 // Comments off

Back in 2009 I took a costuming class for my speech theatre minor. Our big sewing project was to use a sewing pattern to create a wearable garment. We had to make at least one alteration to the pattern then... Continue reading →

Butterick 6094 Stitch by Stitch Tutorial

by Whitney // August 22, 2018 // Comments off

Isn’t the back detailing on this dress gorgeous?!? That is what drew me to this pattern in the first place. The pattern is Butterick 6094 and I’m showing stitch by stitch how to create a beautiful dress like this one. ... Continue reading →

Project Vlog – Butterick 6094 Mockup

by Whitney // August 19, 2018 // Comments off

I picked up Butterick 6094 back in May when a local store was going out of business. I also found a beautiful rose print fabric that seemed perfect for the dress! I showed them in a haul video HERE. I... Continue reading →

EASY Skinny Hair Scarf DIY

by Whitney // August 15, 2018 // Comments off

Last week I shared a pattern review for the 1940s style shorts made using Simplicity 8654. The shorts were made using a sweet floral fabric and I knew the scraps would make an adorable skinny, vintage style scarf! So I... Continue reading →

Simplicity 8654 Pattern Review

by Whitney // August 11, 2018 // Comments off

This year I added to my Sew Your Stash goals to include using more of the 300+ patterns in my sewing collection. I love sharing step-by-step tutorials so you all can sew the pattern along with me, but sometimes I... Continue reading →

How to Sew a Zipper in a Seam

by Whitney // August 8, 2018 // Comments off

I have been challenging myself to use more of the sewing patterns in my stash. Several of the garments I’ve been sewing include a zipper in the side or back seam. I’ve had several people tell me they are afraid... Continue reading →

Sewing Pattern Organization – An Updated System!

by Whitney // August 6, 2018 // Comments off

In my recent sewing pattern collection post I showed every single sewing pattern I own and answered some frequently asked questions about my patterns. One question I get very often is how I store my 300+ patterns. For YEARS I... Continue reading →

Churn Dash | Sampler Sew Along

by Whitney // August 1, 2018 // Comments off

It’s time for the fourth 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 →

Easy Gathered Skirt How to

by Whitney // July 25, 2018 // Comments off

Could these two be any cuter?!? My girls love wearing skirts, so my mom and I thought it would be fun to let the kids pick out some cute fabrics and we would use them to make skirts. The skirts... Continue reading →

DIY Lightsaber Carrying Case

by Whitney // July 18, 2018 // Comments off

This week I wanted to share a fun project I made when my hubby requested a bag to carry his lightsabers in to and from JediOKC events. I put the project off for a while because I was nervous about... Continue reading →

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