Friday, December 30, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Lined Baby Hat Pattern
Located below is the pattern for creating lined baby hats/beanies. Perfect project for using your old soft t-shirts! Use my tutorial to complete the project.
When printing chose ‘fit to page’ or ‘none’ on scaling so they will print properly.
**These patterns were created for personal use and gift giving only! Please do not sell items made using my Whitney Sews template and tutorial.**
*UPDATE- I have had a few people tell me they've had trouble printing this pattern the right size. I going to give the measurements so when you print it you can double check the size and adjust if needed. The bottom edge should measure around 7 3/4 inches. From top to bottom should be 5 1/4 inches. You can also cut the band to 16 X 5 inches to make it easier. Hope that helps :)
When printing chose ‘fit to page’ or ‘none’ on scaling so they will print properly.
**These patterns were created for personal use and gift giving only! Please do not sell items made using my Whitney Sews template and tutorial.**
*UPDATE- I have had a few people tell me they've had trouble printing this pattern the right size. I going to give the measurements so when you print it you can double check the size and adjust if needed. The bottom edge should measure around 7 3/4 inches. From top to bottom should be 5 1/4 inches. You can also cut the band to 16 X 5 inches to make it easier. Hope that helps :)
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Handmade Holiday Gift Guide
Some ideas for projects you can make for gifts to give for Christmas or other occasions.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Creating Handmade on a Budget
With the holidays approaching many of use are looking for ways to save money. This means lots of crafty people creating handmade gifts. I wanted to share 4 tips for staying on budget when buying supplies.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Using a Blazer for Halloween
YouTube is being weird and won't let me get the embed code... so here it is :)
Monday, October 24, 2011
Whitney Sews on Threadbanger!
You all have no idea how exciting it is for me to be a part of Threadbanger! Without the inspiration from Threadbanger, I never would have started Whitney Sews. I've been a part of Threadbanger for almost two months now...but my first tutorial was posted on the TB youTube channel TODAY!
Here it is...I hope you love it!
Patterns- http://whitneysews.blogspot.com/2011/10/animal-hood-patten.html
Here it is...I hope you love it!
Patterns- http://whitneysews.blogspot.com/2011/10/animal-hood-patten.html
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Etsy Store Sale!
I was laid off this last Monday from my day job. Since then I've been hard at work sewing new items for my etsy store. Because of all the new items that are being added, I have slashed prices on older inventory by 15-20%. Buy 2 or more items and receive free shipping (shipping costs will be refunded via paypal once payment is received).
Now is a great time to start thinking about holiday gift *wink*
Head over to my store to see what's on sale and keeping checking back for new items :)
My newest item! Many more vintage character items coming soon :)
Now is a great time to start thinking about holiday gift *wink*
Head over to my store to see what's on sale and keeping checking back for new items :)
My newest item! Many more vintage character items coming soon :)
Animal Hood Patten
Located below are the patterns for creating your own animal hood. Personalize yours by adding whatever ears, spikes, etc. that you like. Use my tutorial found on Threadbanger to put the pattern pieces together and complete the project.
When printing chose ‘fit to page’ or ‘none’ on scaling so they will print properly.
**These patterns were created for personal use and gift giving only! Please do not sell items made using my Whitney Sews template and tutorial.**
When printing chose ‘fit to page’ or ‘none’ on scaling so they will print properly.
**These patterns were created for personal use and gift giving only! Please do not sell items made using my Whitney Sews template and tutorial.**
Monday, October 17, 2011
Halloween Linkage
Welcome to my first linkage post...I hope to do more of these in the future :)
My video explaining what this is and a little bit about each video posted below.
My Halloween Favs-
My video explaining what this is and a little bit about each video posted below.
My Halloween Favs-
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Owl Templates
Located below are two templates for creating owl items. The larger can be used to make an owl coaster or plushie. The smaller pattern is perfect for creating key chains and Christmas ornaments.
Click the photos and save to computer. When printing chose ‘fit to page’ or ‘none’ on scaling so they will print properly.
**These patterns were created for personal use and gift giving only! Please do not sell items made using my Whitney Sews template and tutorial.**
Click the photos and save to computer. When printing chose ‘fit to page’ or ‘none’ on scaling so they will print properly.
**These patterns were created for personal use and gift giving only! Please do not sell items made using my Whitney Sews template and tutorial.**
Friday, September 30, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Big News!
When I started Whitney Sews in May 2009 it was a final video project for college. It was only meant to be the 1 episode and nothing more. I never would have dreamed that over 2 years later I would still be on youTube creating tutorials on a weekly basis. I had been watching Threadbanger since December of 2007 and it was inspiration from Corinne, Rob, and Meg that helped me come up with the idea of Whitney Sews.
So having said all that you can only imagine my excitement when I was asked to be a part of the Threadbanger relaunch! At first I wasn't sure if it was legit, so I contacted Corinne and she confirmed it was real...so I squealed. After my phone conversation with a gal at Next New Networks who is working with TB- I squealed. The day the announcement video went up- I squealed! There has been a lot of excited squealing happening around here :)
Anyway, the way things work is there are 5 core channels and we take turns posting a Monday Haul video on the TB channel. Then sometime that week we post a corresponding video on our personal channels using the items we showed in the haul for a tutorial. I think it's going to be a great way to showcase more DIYers and give viewers the opportunity to subscribe to the channels they like. There will also be some viewer submitted videos and editor picks from Corinne.
I'm so thankful that I get to be a part of a channel that has meant so much to me over the past several years! It's really helped to encourage and inspired me to come up with better tutorials. Also thank you to everyone who has supported Whitney Sews! Without you all I would never have made it this far!
I think that's all the news for now...off to work on some new videos...
So having said all that you can only imagine my excitement when I was asked to be a part of the Threadbanger relaunch! At first I wasn't sure if it was legit, so I contacted Corinne and she confirmed it was real...so I squealed. After my phone conversation with a gal at Next New Networks who is working with TB- I squealed. The day the announcement video went up- I squealed! There has been a lot of excited squealing happening around here :)
Anyway, the way things work is there are 5 core channels and we take turns posting a Monday Haul video on the TB channel. Then sometime that week we post a corresponding video on our personal channels using the items we showed in the haul for a tutorial. I think it's going to be a great way to showcase more DIYers and give viewers the opportunity to subscribe to the channels they like. There will also be some viewer submitted videos and editor picks from Corinne.
I'm so thankful that I get to be a part of a channel that has meant so much to me over the past several years! It's really helped to encourage and inspired me to come up with better tutorials. Also thank you to everyone who has supported Whitney Sews! Without you all I would never have made it this far!
I think that's all the news for now...off to work on some new videos...
Envelope Style Pillow Sham
youTube is giving me trouble...so here is the link to the tutorial :) Hope you like it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJBI5ipYnzY&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJBI5ipYnzY&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
Gatsby Collection Inspired Flowers
YouTube isn't letting me embed...so here's the link :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWxSp6rbC7o&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWxSp6rbC7o&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Sewing Projects
I've been sharing what I'm working on over on the Whitney Sew's facebook page...but I thought it was time for an update here :)
Yesterday I spent the entire day sewing! Have to have something to keep me busy inside since it's so hot outside! I made two pillow shams using a vintage Smurf sheet (they are super cute!), I finished a whale shaped zipper bag also using vintage sheets for material, and I started a paper pieced string wall quilt (using my latest tutorial) to use up a lot of my fabric scraps. All of these items will be for sale in my handmade etsy store Generation Gap once I get them photographed.
Speaking of my store...I currently have 2 cuffs listed made using this tutorial. I had so much fun that I kept making them :) I also listed the newsboy hat I made in another tutorial. Lastly, I have 2 wrap skirts I need to photograph and list. They are based off the wrap skirt tutorial for a while back.
Well that's what I've been up to...I would love to hear what you all are working on!
Yesterday I spent the entire day sewing! Have to have something to keep me busy inside since it's so hot outside! I made two pillow shams using a vintage Smurf sheet (they are super cute!), I finished a whale shaped zipper bag also using vintage sheets for material, and I started a paper pieced string wall quilt (using my latest tutorial) to use up a lot of my fabric scraps. All of these items will be for sale in my handmade etsy store Generation Gap once I get them photographed.
Speaking of my store...I currently have 2 cuffs listed made using this tutorial. I had so much fun that I kept making them :) I also listed the newsboy hat I made in another tutorial. Lastly, I have 2 wrap skirts I need to photograph and list. They are based off the wrap skirt tutorial for a while back.
Well that's what I've been up to...I would love to hear what you all are working on!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Comment Info
I just wanted to write a quick note to all you lovely people who read, watch, and comment on this blog. I appreciate every single one of you! I read every comment left- whether on this blog or on youTube. However recently blogger has had some sort of glitch and is not allowing me to leave comments on other people's blogs. I'm not sure what the problem is, but when I go to the commenter's blog to respond it keeps saying I'm not logged in...no matter how many times I sign in. I want to apologize to everyone who has commented and not received a response. Hopefully this problem fixed soon.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
5,000 Subscriber Contest Rules
Two ways to enter:
1st- Submit a photo of a project you created using one of my tutorials or a project you created that was inspired by one of my tutorials. To submit email me at whitneysews[at]gmail[dot]com with the subject line 'Whitney Sews Contest'. You can enter up to 3 times with 3 different projects in 3 separate emails.
2nd- Leave a comment on the contest video on youTube telling me which Whitney Sews tutorial is your favorite.
One winner will be chosen for each contest from qualifying entries.
To qualify-
MUST BE A SUBSCRIBER- I will check :)
Open international
18+ years or have parents permission
Enter by June 8th at Midnight Central time
1st- Submit a photo of a project you created using one of my tutorials or a project you created that was inspired by one of my tutorials. To submit email me at whitneysews[at]gmail[dot]com with the subject line 'Whitney Sews Contest'. You can enter up to 3 times with 3 different projects in 3 separate emails.
2nd- Leave a comment on the contest video on youTube telling me which Whitney Sews tutorial is your favorite.
One winner will be chosen for each contest from qualifying entries.
To qualify-
MUST BE A SUBSCRIBER- I will check :)
Open international
18+ years or have parents permission
Enter by June 8th at Midnight Central time
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Pirates!
I love the Pirates of the Caribbean movies! So in honor of the new one I created a pirate themed tutorial :)
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Faux Feather Earring Template
Click the photo to enlarge then save to your computer. Print with 'fit to page' or 'none' selected for scaling.
For use in the Faux Feather Earring Whitney Sews tutorial.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Stuffed Bunny Template
Click the photo to enlarge then save to your computer. Print with 'fit to page' or 'none' selected for scaling.
For use with the stuffed bunny tutorial...or for coloring pages for kids :)
For use with the stuffed bunny tutorial...or for coloring pages for kids :)
Follow the directions in the video tutorial for cutting and sewing instructions.
*If you are making this for a child use an alternative for the eyes to make things safer*
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Crocheting in a Circle
In Fall 2009 I did a co-hosted episode with my friend Angela and we all got a great lesson in crocheting. She just came out with a tutorial on her channel for crocheting in a circle to create a flower. Go check her video out and let her know I sent you :)
*Blogger isn't letting me embed today, so here's the link*
---YAY VIDEO--
*Blogger isn't letting me embed today, so here's the link*
---YAY VIDEO--
Thinking of Buying a Vintage Machine?
I get questions all the time about vintage sewing machine...probably because I own so many. So when I came across a great article with tips of what to look for when buying a vintage machine I knew I should share it.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Newsboy Hat Pattern
Pattern for the Whitney Sews Newsboy Hat Tutorial. Click the photo to enlage and save to your computer. Then print with 'fit to page' or 'none' selected for scaling. Cut the pattern out just inside of the black outlines.
*This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not sell hats made using this pattern and tutorial*
Monday, March 21, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Lace for Sale
The lace is a beautiful blue/grey color. It is 1/2 inch wide and there are about 100 yards available.
*The lace is $.60 a yard with a minimum of 5 yards.
*For 10 yards+ the price is lowered to $.55 a yard.
*There is a $1 shipping charge on all
To order email me the number of yards you want and I will send a paypal invoice for the cost + $1 for
My email- Whitneysews[at]gmail[dot]com
Medieval Monday Part 3
**Blogger hasn't been working for me since Sunday...which is why this is so late**
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Blogs and Sewing Supplies
Tonight I found a couple of great blogs and I've been going through their archives for the last hour or two. I love finding new inspirations and ideas! Both blogs have wonderful photos (because I tend to not do a lot of reading on blogs...) and tons of tutorials.
Make It and Love It
Noodlehead
On Noodlehead I found a great post that has photos showing sewing supplies and each item is numbered. Then below the photos is the item name and a short description on some. It's a great post to look at if you are new to sewing and don't know what supplies you need or if you've heard the name of an item several times but aren't sure what it is...now you can look at the photos and find out :)
So go check out these two blogs and let me know what you think. Also let me know if your 'to make' list doubles after looking at the blogs for awhile...I think mine just did...
Make It and Love It
Noodlehead
On Noodlehead I found a great post that has photos showing sewing supplies and each item is numbered. Then below the photos is the item name and a short description on some. It's a great post to look at if you are new to sewing and don't know what supplies you need or if you've heard the name of an item several times but aren't sure what it is...now you can look at the photos and find out :)
So go check out these two blogs and let me know what you think. Also let me know if your 'to make' list doubles after looking at the blogs for awhile...I think mine just did...
Monday, February 21, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Hand Sewing Tips
Great video that was uploaded today on a channel I'm subscribed to. Go check it out and subscribe if you like it!
(For some reason I'm having trouble embedding things right now...so I've linked the two sentences above. Just click it and the video will open up in a new page.)
(For some reason I'm having trouble embedding things right now...so I've linked the two sentences above. Just click it and the video will open up in a new page.)
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
A Little Different
A little over a week ago I saw that Burda Style was hosting an open casting call for a one-time 10 minute spot on a PBS sewing show. I decided to submit an audition video and here it is! Let me know what you think :)
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
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