EASY Lined Drawstring Bag
Drawstring bags are so easy to make but can fill so many uses in our daily lives! Today I'm showing how to make an easy lined drawstring bag. Continue reading →
Sewing
Saving Money With Sewing
Ever feel like sewing is expensive and costs more than it's worth? Today I'm sharing my tips for 7 ways you can save money with sewing. Continue reading →
Making Costumes on a Tight Budget
Sewing on a budget is a necessity for many sewers, but it doesn't have to feel like a punishment! Whitney shares her tips for costuming on a budget. Continue reading →
Polo Transformation
Now that I have completed my huge costume project (which by the way, I won BEST IN SHOW!) I am back to working on some other sewing projects. First on the list was a quick pair of shorts for my... Continue reading →
Almost Spring Time and Tons of Projects
Hello everyone! It has definitely been a bit since I last shared anything here. I’ve been so busy that I haven’t had time to slow done to share any updates. As you can see above I have been keeping up... Continue reading →
Handmade Holiday Gift Guide 2020
It has become a yearly tradition here on Whitney Sews to share a Handmade Holiday Gift Guide. It’s a video full of ideas for handmade items you can sew and gift this holiday season. Since this is the 10th year... Continue reading →
Handmade Holiday Gift Guide 2019
It is that time of year again! Time for another Handmade Holiday Gift Guide! This is my 8th year sharing a gift guide full of ideas for projects you can make to gift this holiday season. Each year there is... Continue reading →
The August Dress Sew Along with Whitney Sews
Isn’t she the cutest?!?! My daughter calls this her Star Wars Princess dress and she loves wearing it! It is The August Dress pattern from Happy Together by Jess. I don’t usually share tutorials for other designers’ projects, but this... Continue reading →
Taking in Clothing and Repairing Rips – Mending
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
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 →