Handmade Holiday Gift Guide 2020

by Whitney // December 10, 2020 // Comments off

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

by Whitney // December 4, 2019 // Comments off

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

by Whitney // September 18, 2019 // Comments off

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

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 →

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 →

Zipper Bag with Bound Seams

by Whitney // July 10, 2019 // Comments off

This week I have a fun project to share! I recently picked up a set of tinker type toys at the thrift store for my youngest daughter (She LOVES working with her hands). One of my favorite things to create... Continue reading →

ISpy Bag Tutorial

by Whitney // June 19, 2019 // Comments off

Many years ago I made something called an ISpy Bag for a Whitney Sews tutorial. I saved the ISpy bag until I had kids and they loved playing with it for quite a while. That bag met a terrible fate... Continue reading →

One Hour Blanket

by Whitney // June 12, 2019 // Comments off

Let’s be honest, there are times when even the most skilled sewer wants (or needs) to make a quick and easy project. Maybe it’s a last minute baby shower gift or just a cozy blanket to keep on the couch. ... Continue reading →

Flying Geese | Sampler Sew Along

by Whitney // June 5, 2019 // Comments off

It’s time for the tenth 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 →

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