Hey there!
Have you got your Designin’ December 2022 plans made yet? We all know I have my embroidered jeans all sorted out with this Helen’s Closet Arden pants pattern… still haven’t cut into my denim though! 🙂
I have also chosen my top fabric, a mysterious satiny fabric from my stash. Don’t know where it came from exactly, but it is lovely!
Just recently, I decided which pattern to use for my top. This vintage pattern, McCall’s 7238, originally $3.25. I think my sister gave me this one in a large box of patterns. Thank you! It has a full sleeve and a key hole neckline. I have cut it out, of course making it a shorter “not a dress” length, but I haven’t done any substantial sewing yet.
Enough of that 🙂 it’s time to announce some MORE Designin’ December Prize Sponsors! If you haven’t heard about the Designin’ December Sewing Challenge yet, check out this post here!
Check out our generous Prize Sponsors’ websites. Take a look at what you could possibly win!
A big round of applause goes to …
Sew Chic Pattern Company – $24.95 USD coupon code towards a PDF sewing pattern from their website here
Sewing Patterns by Masin – one of three copies of the PDF sewing pattern for the Atlas Wrap Dress – website here
Helen’s Closet – one free PDF sewing pattern from their website here
Joanna Vander Vlugt – one paperback copy of the book “Dealer’s Child” – website here
“Engrossing, action-packed,” Dealer’s Child placed in Amazon’s top 100 and is the second installment in the Jade & Sage thriller series. From the courthouse steps to a possessed typewriter, 1968 clashes with the present as Jade uncovers a deadly secret while trying to stay one step ahead of a murderer hellbent on revenge.
Green Style Creations – $25.00 USD coupon code towards a PDF sewing pattern from their website here
Emmaline Bags – $15.00 CAD coupon code for use on their website here
Susan Jane Wright – one paperback copy of the book “The Glass Lake” – website here.
The second book in the Evie Valentine series brings danger and suspense into Evie’s life again. A Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence Finalist.
Patch and Mix Crafts – FIVE 1/2 metre pieces of African Wax Print Fabric from their website here
Vintage Pattern Lending Library – $25.00 USD coupon code for use on their website here
Waffle Patterns – 20 EURO coupon code for use on their website here
Itch to Stitch – one free PDF sewing pattern from their website here
Lányos Handmade – one free PDF sewing pattern from their website here
MM Cork Supply – $25.00 CAD coupon code for use on their website here
Atelier Fiber Arts – $25.00 CAD coupon code for use on their website here
Greyfrairs and Grace – one free PDF sewing pattern from their website here
Stokx Patterns – one free PDF sewing pattern from their website here
Liz Haywood, The Craft of Clothes – one free PDF sewing pattern from their website here
Pattern Union – one free PDF sewing pattern from their website here
Paradise Patterns – one of two free PDF sewing patterns from their website here
EK Sewing Patterns – one of two free PDF sewing patterns from their website here.
J. Desirée Studio Patterns – one free PDF sewing pattern from their website here
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“Why buy when you can make it yourself – better and for less money?”
Won’t you join the DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER Sewing Challenge? Start looking for your “Designer Original Inspiration Photo”!
Check out last year’s participants and prizes right here!
Take a look at my “DESIGNER FASHION” Pinterest board here, OR on Facebook, join the DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER Facebook Group. Get ideas! Post and discuss your progress! Let’s see your “Designer Original Inspiration Photo” and your “Designer Copy” progress!
What will inspire you? Remember Designer Vintage fashion is allowed, as is Designer Casual AND Designer Handbags! Good luck in your search!
How to participate in the DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER Sewing Challenge and be eligible for prizes:
- BLOG PARTICIPATION: Follow this blog and leave a comment that you’re joining in. Post a photo of your “Designer Original Inspiration Photo” with the Designer’s name and your finished “Designer Copy”, mentioning the DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER Sewing Challenge in your post with a link back here.
- INSTAGRAM PARTICIPATION: Post a photo of your “Designer Original Inspiration Photo” with the Designer’s name and your finished “Designer Copy”, tagging it #DESIGNINDECEMBER and follow/tag me on Instagram @nicedressthanksimadeit
- Remember: Tag #DESIGNINDECEMBER and follow the blog “Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!!” OR on Instagram follow @nicedressthanksimadeit Whether you have made it already, are in the process of making it, or plan on making it … LET ME KNOW! 🙂
- For the final voting after DECEMBER 31st, voting will take place on my blog and on my Instagram, I will repost your “Designer Original Inspiration Photo” with the Designer’s name and your finished “Designer Copy”, with a link back to you. Votes will be counted from both my blog and my Instagram.
Only entries using these above methods will be entered into the Sewing Challenge and be voted on and eligible for prizes. Closing date for entries is 31st December 2022 Midnight PST.
We are always so grateful for the extremely generous Prize Sponsors. Thank you!
Happy Sewing!
(This sewing challenge is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by or associated with Instagram or Facebook but is hosted by my blog, Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!!)
This is exciting. There are always so many great projects.
So many talented sewists. No matter what they see, they want it, they make it!
Okay, it is giggle time. Yes, your sister gave you the pattern, the pattern for the dress I wore on my second wedding day. While wearing, said dress, I was picking up the boutonniere and corsage on the way to city hall and some guy ran into me and dropped his lit cigarette down one of those lovely sleeves. That is beautiful material just watch out for lit cigarettes……….not sure if the pattern was jinxed or the wedding.
…. and I remember that! Burnt a hole in the dress – the dress was beautiful even with the hole! (I actually never even noticed it until you pointed it out!) You did a lovely job sewing it up! Thank you for the pattern. We shall see if it looks half as good as a top!