Whitney Sews

Medieval Monday Week 2

2012-02-13T16:07:00.001-06:00

Fabric Fortune Cookies

2012-02-09T16:55:00.001-06:00

Fashion Week- Fall/Winter 2012

2012-02-09T15:57:00.000-06:00

Fashion Week NYC is underway! If you want to see some of the top designers shows you can watch them streaming life you youTube's Live Runway.

I would love to know what your favorite designer/collection is :)

Medieval Monday

2012-02-09T15:29:00.001-06:00

Valentines!

2012-02-05T20:48:00.002-06:00

January Viewer Showcase

2012-01-31T14:08:00.001-06:00

Scrappy Bustle

2012-01-28T16:30:00.001-06:00

ThayerRags Fabric Store Haul

2012-01-25T19:18:00.001-06:00

Reverse Applique Tutorial

2012-01-17T23:15:00.001-06:00

Medival Faire Bustle

2012-01-13T21:50:00.001-06:00

Dino Hoodie

2012-01-11T15:46:00.001-06:00

Threadbanger Template

2012-01-09T11:37:00.001-06:00

Below is the spike template I created to use the the Dino Hoodie Reconstruction DIY tutorial.

When printing chose ‘fit to page’ or ‘none’ on scaling so it will print properly.

Tee to Halter DIY

2012-01-09T11:35:00.001-06:00

No Sew Tee Wall Art

2012-01-06T17:14:00.001-06:00

My Locks of Love Hair Donation

2012-01-01T16:06:00.001-06:00

Current Projects

2011-12-30T20:51:00.002-06:00

I Spy...

2011-12-30T20:50:00.002-06:00

T-Shirt Resize...Redo

2011-12-18T21:03:00.000-06:00

Beaded Christmas Ornament Tutorial

2011-12-13T15:07:00.001-06:00

Lined Baby Hat

2011-12-07T17:34:00.003-06:00

Lined Baby Hat Pattern

2011-12-07T16:59:00.005-06:00

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 :)

Sewing Pattern Markings

2011-12-07T16:55:00.001-06:00

Handmade Holiday Gift Guide

2011-12-03T18:13:00.001-06:00

Some ideas for projects you can make for gifts to give for Christmas or other occasions.

Heated Rice Bag

2011-11-30T17:44:00.001-06:00

November Viewer Showcase

2011-11-29T21:14:00.001-06:00

Button Necklace Tutorial

2011-11-21T15:58:00.001-06:00

Projects Made on a Budget

2011-11-21T15:57:00.001-06:00

A Message from Annie

2011-11-10T20:59:00.002-06:00

Creating Handmade on a Budget

2011-11-10T20:58:00.001-06:00

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.

Zipper Headband

2011-11-10T20:53:00.002-06:00

October Viewer Showcase

2011-11-02T16:17:00.002-05:00

Everyone did such a great job and I can't wait to do the next one :)

Halloween Parade Footage!

2011-11-02T16:15:00.002-05:00

Using a Blazer for Halloween

2011-11-02T16:14:00.002-05:00

YouTube is being weird and won't let me get the embed code... so here it is :)

Styling Your Basic Blazer for Fall

2011-11-02T16:09:00.002-05:00

Whitney Sews on Threadbanger!

2011-10-24T16:24:00.000-05:00

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

Etsy Store Sale!

2011-10-22T19:59:00.002-05:00

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 :)

Animal Hood Patten

2011-10-22T15:37:00.002-05:00

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.**

Cute Hot Diggity Dog

2011-10-22T15:32:00.001-05:00

Halloween Linkage

2011-10-17T12:22:00.002-05:00

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-

Perfect for the Holidays!

2011-10-16T22:04:00.002-05:00

Owl Plushies and Other Projects

2011-10-07T13:06:00.003-05:00

Owl Templates- http://whitneysews.blogspot.com/2011/10/owl-templates.html

Owl Templates

2011-10-07T12:33:00.000-05:00

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.**

Sewn Mailer

2011-09-30T09:45:00.002-05:00

Fashion Week #5

2011-09-30T09:44:00.002-05:00

Fashion Week #4

2011-09-17T10:59:00.002-05:00

Fashion Week Inspired #3

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Fashion Week Inspired #2

2011-09-17T10:56:00.002-05:00

Fashion Week Inspired #1

2011-09-07T23:03:00.001-05:00

Big News!

2011-09-01T17:07:00.000-05:00

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...

Envelope Style Pillow Sham

2011-09-01T16:45:00.001-05:00

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

Gatsby Collection Inspired Flowers

2011-09-01T16:44:00.002-05:00

YouTube isn't letting me embed...so here's the link :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWxSp6rbC7o&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

Basic Sewing Supplies

2011-09-01T16:42:00.001-05:00

Craft Tutorial

2011-07-26T23:34:00.002-05:00

This is a quick little tutorial I created and posted to my second youtube channel. Hope you enjoy!

Leather Journal Tutorial

2011-07-24T22:58:00.001-05:00

Tab Baby Blankie

2011-07-24T22:28:00.002-05:00

Handbound Journal Graphic

2011-07-24T22:25:00.000-05:00

Sewing Projects

2011-07-09T18:24:00.000-05:00

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!

Paper Piecing

2011-07-07T11:29:00.002-05:00

Working with Curves

2011-07-07T11:28:00.005-05:00

Appliqués

2011-07-07T11:28:00.001-05:00

Meet Annie

2011-07-07T11:27:00.000-05:00

Cutting Tools

2011-07-07T11:25:00.002-05:00

Paintin' on Some T-shirts

2011-06-17T20:09:00.004-05:00

Sunburst Sham

2011-06-17T20:09:00.001-05:00

Comment Info

2011-06-06T22:29:00.000-05:00

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.

Hemming Basics

2011-06-06T22:22:00.002-05:00

New Tutorial!

2011-06-01T22:54:00.002-05:00

5,000 Subscriber Contest Rules

2011-06-01T15:53:00.000-05:00

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

Backstitch Basics

2011-06-01T15:48:00.001-05:00

Pirates!

2011-05-19T11:46:00.003-05:00

I love the Pirates of the Caribbean movies! So in honor of the new one I created a pirate themed tutorial :)

Faux Feather Earring

2011-04-27T23:26:00.001-05:00

I love how these earrings turned out!

Faux Feather Earring Template

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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.

Sewing Basics- Bobbin

2011-04-27T23:16:00.001-05:00

Stuffed Bunny Tutorial

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Stuffed Bunny Template

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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 :)

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*

Sewing Basics- Finishing Seams

2011-04-20T22:13:00.001-05:00

Ruffled Necklace Tutorial

2011-04-14T13:37:00.002-05:00

Sewing Basics- Zipper

2011-04-14T13:37:00.001-05:00

New Series!

2011-04-08T23:12:00.000-05:00

Keyhole Tutorial

2011-04-07T11:16:00.001-05:00

Medieval Monday Wrap-Up

2011-04-07T11:15:00.000-05:00

Tutorial Thursday- Tea Dying

2011-03-31T15:51:00.001-05:00

Medieval Monday Part 6

2011-03-28T17:05:00.000-05:00

Crocheting in a Circle

2011-03-25T20:18:00.003-05:00

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--

Thinking of Buying a Vintage Machine?

2011-03-25T12:19:00.002-05:00

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.

Newsboy Hat...Finally

2011-03-24T13:21:00.001-05:00

Newsboy Hat Pattern

2011-03-24T12:21:00.005-05:00

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*

Medieval Monday Part 5

2011-03-21T18:44:00.001-05:00

Sewing Pattern Series- Tailor Tacks

2011-03-21T18:43:00.001-05:00

Medieval Monday Part 4

2011-03-14T23:05:00.001-05:00

Tutorial Thursday- Lace and Buttons

2011-03-10T10:46:00.000-06:00

Lace for Sale

2011-03-09T22:07:00.006-06:00

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 U.S. orders.

To order email me the number of yards you want and I will send a paypal invoice for the cost + $1 for U.S. shipping (outside the U.S.- email me the number of yards you want and your country and I will figure the shipping costs.) Once payment is received the lace will be mailed.

My email- Whitneysews[at]gmail[dot]com

Medieval Monday Part 3

2011-03-09T17:25:00.002-06:00

**Blogger hasn't been working for me since Sunday...which is why this is so late**

Tutorial Thursday- Easy Lollipop Flowers

2011-03-03T11:14:00.001-06:00

Medieval Monday Part 2

2011-02-28T18:23:00.000-06:00

Tutorial Thursday...

2011-02-26T23:02:00.002-06:00

...really late because of embedding problems...

So here's the link to this week's tutorial :)

Blogs and Sewing Supplies

2011-02-26T22:55:00.003-06:00

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...

Medieval Monday Part 1

2011-02-21T16:45:00.000-06:00

Bakin' Some Cookies

2011-02-18T10:27:00.000-06:00

Hand Sewing Tips

2011-02-15T17:34:00.004-06:00

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.)