Do you follow Pantone Color of the Year? My first job out of college was as a Production Assistant for a modest clothing company. We use to follow Pantones and color trends ever season. I love the inspiration that comes from Project Run and Plays Pantone Party every year. The Pantone color of the yearContinue reading “Pantone Party 2024: Peachy Keen”
Author Archives: Whitney
Hi I’m Whitney. I’m a third generation sewist. My earliest sewing memories include making Barbie doll clothes with my grandma when I was about 7. I have a bachelors degree from BYU in Family and Consumer Science Education with an emphasis in Clothing and Textiles. I have taught middle, high school and beginning college lab sewing. I’ve have also worked doing custom bridal, swim and dancewear.
Knit Fabric 101: Swimsuit Fabric
More and more swim fabric tips as I’m blogging over on Knit Fabric.com today! These Flamingos are to DIE for! I love how Knit Fabric.com has a custom color matching service! Check out my post here!
Project Under the Sea
It was so fun to collaborate with Project Run and Play on their latest collection!!! I even designed a pattern for this one! With Audreys awesome drafting skills we brought it too life! Remember Back in Season 25 Week 1 of Project Run & Play it was back to school week and I designed theseContinue reading “Project Under the Sea”
Board Short Breakdown
With 4 boys I have made my fair share of boardshorts in the past 4 years. (Since I first tried board short fabric and sports mesh.) I often get the question which Boardshort Pattern is your favorite? I’m breaking it down all in one place today! Which features are most important to you? Check outContinue reading “Board Short Breakdown”
Pantone Party 2023
I’m so excited to be participating in Project Run & Plays Pantone Party this year! It’s such a fun event. This years color of the Year is Viva Magenta! Carriage House Printery has graciously sponsored my looks. First up this comfy cozy lounge set! This is my first time trying Carriage House Fabric! And itContinue reading “Pantone Party 2023”
Tips for Cuffs & Bands
All the tips on sewing cuffs and bands! I’m over on the Peek-a-boo Pages Blog today sharing all of my ideas.
Patching Knee Holes in Jeans
With 4 active boys running, climbing, sliding etc…we are bound to go through A LOT of jeans. Join me today over at Peek-a-boo Pages Blog for a thorough tutorial on how to patch your jeans.
Pain & Panic Costumes
Hey, Its Whitney from Sew Whit Designs and I’m back today sharing one of my VERY favorite things to sew! Halloween Costumes! I’ve been sewing my kiddos costumes for the past 14 years! And usually, they include a Peek-a-Boo Pattern, or two. (check out Halloween 2020 when we were all Villians) For Halloween 2022 weContinue reading “Pain & Panic Costumes”
Project Art Studio: Impression
“Color is my daylong obsession, joy, and torment.”- Claude Monet I imagined this shoot in the spring. With all the flowers, and ponds and water lilys…but alas, it’s fall/winter here. So, we are making it work, with what mother nature has given us. “The richness I achieve comes from nature, the source of my inspiration.Continue reading “Project Art Studio: Impression”
Project Art Studio!
Reposted from Project Run & Play We are loving seeing the Patterns AND the fabric come together! Our vision for Project Art Studio come to life! Whitney of SewWhit Designs sewed up a bunch of patterns and did this fun photoshoot. We love everything about these looks! For biggest brother we used the Easel TeeContinue reading “Project Art Studio!”
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