Sew Your Stash – Summer Update

by Whitney // October 16, 2019 // Comments off

It’s time again for a Sew Your Stash update! If you aren’t familiar with the Whitney Sews Sew Your Stash Challenge you can find out more about it HERE! It’s a challenge I set for myself to focus on using... Continue reading →

Zippered Tote Bag WITH Pockets

by Whitney // October 9, 2019 // Comments off

I LOVE when a project turns out exactly as planned! Shortly after my last zipper tote bag tutorial I was inspired to design another zippered tote bag in a completely different style AND WITH POCKETS! A couple of weeks ago... Continue reading →

How to Make a Memory Bear from Clothing

by Whitney // September 25, 2019 // Comments off

A few days ago I finished making a very special memory bear. I used two of my Grandma’s shirts to make a bear for my dad. It got me to thinking about all the bears I’ve made throughout the last... Continue reading →

Taking in Clothing and Repairing Rips – Mending

by Whitney // September 11, 2019 // Comments off

I don’t know about you, but mending is not one of my favorite things to do. I would much rather be making some new, amazing project from scratch. But sometimes mending just has to be done. This week my husband... Continue reading →

How to Sew a Clear Vinyl Tote Bag with Zipper

by Whitney // August 28, 2019 // Comments off

A couple of weeks ago I attended an event where only clear bags were allowed inside (for security purposes). I don’t go ANYWHERE without a bag and enough supplies to take care of ANY situation. Since I’m a super crafty... Continue reading →

Diamond Panes Block | Sampler Sew Along

by Whitney // August 14, 2019 // Comments off

It’s time for the eleventh 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 →

Needle Book – EASY Sewing Project

by Whitney // August 7, 2019 // Comments off

Surely I’m not the only person who has several pieces of felt in their stash, but rarely used them! Mine are left from a Busy Book I made when my daughter was younger. This week I was inspired by my felt... Continue reading →

How to Mend a T-shirt

by Whitney // July 31, 2019 // Comments off

Last week my husband came to me and asked if I could repair a rip in one of his favorite t-shirts. He needed the shirt to wear to a charity event, so I quickly fixed it up for him (I... Continue reading →

Fabric Banner DIY and FREE Pattern

by Whitney // July 24, 2019 // Comments off

Many years ago I shared a tutorial for a fabric banner. I have made many different versions over the years for birthday parties, my filming background, and more. This week I started decorating our homeschool room and knew right away... Continue reading →

Tote Bag With Zipper Tutorial

by Whitney // July 17, 2019 // Comments off

I’m so excited to share this week’s tutorial! I’ve mentioned several times recently I don’t get to sew nearly as much as I used to (because my kids stopped napping). So the majority of my projects are practical items we... Continue reading →