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Are you ready for DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER 2018?

Linda of Lányos Handmade / Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!!

Have you picked out your Designer Original and the fabric you need to make your Designer me-made COPY?  Or are you just in the planning stages – don’t worry … there’s lots of time to sew before DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER 2018!

Ever since the first DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER (2015) I’ve seen many fabulous garments in stores, magazines, online, on social media, on runways … so many beautiful garments!  And I say,

“Why buy when you can make it yourself – better and for less money?”

I’ve seen plenty of fabulous Designer Originals, like this dress from Oscar de la Renta Fall 2018.

Which led me to this tunic and trousers, again Oscar de la Renta Fall 2018 … which I want so bad!  Perhaps not in pink (I’m not a pink type of girl!) and perhaps with a tunic that is a bit shorter (so I don’t look stumpy!) and perhaps with sleeves a bit shorter too (so they don’t get caught in the filing cabinets at work).  Where AM I going with this?

Well, it looks like I’ve found my Designer Original to copy for DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER 2018!

I could recreate this Designer Original tunic with this Vogue pattern, V9206, if I decided on the length I wanted and made the sleeve ends with an elastic ruffle instead of a band.

This would be a good choice for my Designer me-made trousers, McCall’s M6361.  Of course, I can’t see the waistband on the trousers the model is wearing – so I have a bit of freedom with what I can’t see.

I found my fabric for my Designer me-made trousers recently.   A Kelly Green Galaxy Twill – 65% polyester 35% cotton.  I don’t have much green in my wardrobe.  I think it’s time to change that!

Of course, I could have taken the easy way out and found a fabric for my Designer me-made tunic that was a light colour with a black print.  Or is that even possible?  Instead I found this green satin.  (I prefer the non-shiny side.)  Unfortunately, I don’t know the fabric content because I was in too much of a hurry to grab it!

At the same time I grabbed this embroidered sheer.  I think it’s time I learned how to appliqué!  There are perhaps 6 birds and lots of vines and flowers on this piece I bought.  A few to practice with and a few for my Designer me-made tunic!  

Now of course, just in case I mess up really, really bad, I also bought this ready made black appliqué.  I leave nothing to chance!

And I bought some “Heat n Bond”, although I’ve never used it before – but there is nothing wrong with learning something new.

 

I ran across this Oscar de la Renta blouse and this Sew Over It Pussy Bow Blouse came to mind.  Who needs to spend $2,053.83 CA for a blouse?

“Why buy when you can make it yourself – better and for less money?”

 

 

Looking for more ideas?  Check out my “DESIGNER FASHION” Pinterest board here, OR on Facebook, join the DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER (closed group) board.   (Find it through my Facebook page.).  Where will you find your inspiration?  

EDIT:  Remember Vintage Designer fashion is allowed too!  Good luck in your search!  😁👍

 

How to participate in DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER:

In future posts, I’ll have a DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER button code you can copy and paste into a Text Widget, or download this image now and then upload it onto your social media.  I’ll also announce the  PRIZE SPONSORS!

How to be eligible for prizes in DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER:

If you would like a chance to win FAB prizes from our generous sponsors, you’ll need to SHARE your Designer Original and your Designer me-made COPY with us like this:

Only entries using the above methods will be entered into the competition. Closing date for entries is 31st December 2018 Midnight GMT.

 

Happy Sewing!

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