We are in our 8th year now and I’m so happy to see the return of our prize sponsors and sewists! I love this time of year! There is so much talent and creativity out there!
I am torn – what do I sew up this year for the Designin’ December Sewing Challenge when there are so many lovely Designer fashions that inspire me?
I do like this “Patti” style top, but I really don’t think it is my style to wear something so slouchy! I also like this “Anorak” hoodie. Oh I could probably find a lovely fabric to show off its style!
On the other hand, is it time for a top? or a dress? They say that the first two here, the seer sucker and the swirly stripes are Mini dresses … umm, not for me! I’d prefer a Tunic top, perhaps with some leggings underneath! I do like the “Pucci Printed Poplin Tunic Dress“! I love the swirly stripes style and print. I suppose I should be on the hunt for fabrics and patterns now?
The shirt dress is always a nice classic and I’ve always wanted to make myself a patchwork denim dress! As you can see I am really torn! What’s your favourite?
I should just look through my pattern stash and fabric stash and see what I have at home here already that I could use …. shouldn’t I? 🙂
So what have I got in my pattern stash that could possibly mimic the style of the “Pucci Tunic Dress“? How about this McCall’s Pattern, view D, and this fabric …. that I don’t even know what it is because I have had it for soooo long!
Now I need some leggings for under my Tunic Dress! 🙂 I have had the Citrus Leggings Pattern from Tuesday Stitches for a while now and have made them many times! I tried finding the shop link for you, but I can’t! Any ideas where they went? Hopefully they have just moved to a new site and we have not lost another wonderful Indie Pattern Designer! Here is a photo of the line drawing, if that helps. I am choosing another fabric from my stash, this Black 92% polyester 8% spandex from Our Social Fabric. You really should check out this supplier of deadstock fabrics!
Have you heard of the Designin’ December Sewing Challenge?
“Why buy when you can make it yourself – better and for less money?”
How can you join in? Check out last year’s participants and prizes right here!
Start looking for your “Designer Original Inspiration Photo”! Gather up your patterns and fabric and be inspired to make your own “Designer Copy”! Did I say there are prizes????
If you need some ideas, take a look at my “DESIGNER FASHION” Pinterest board here, OR on Facebook, join the DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER Facebook Group. Get ideas! Ask questions! 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” in your blog, 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” on your IG, 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 tag #DESIGNINDECEMBER and 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 2023 Midnight PST.
Now for the best news of all!
Here are some of our Prize Sponsors! Check out their websites. Take a look at what you could win!
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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
Liz Haywood, The Craft of Clothes – one free PDF sewing pattern from their website here.
Elena Kleber, of EK Sewing Patterns – one free PDF sewing pattern from their website here.
MM Cork Supply – $25.00 CAD coupon code for use on their website here
Paradise Patterns – one of two free PDF sewing patterns from their website here
What “Designer Original” Inspired outfit would YOU like to have in your closet! Please share! I’d love to see!
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!!)
I’m leaning towards the anorak. Granted, I’m one of those people who can’t have enough hoodies. It’ll be cool to see what everyone designs.
It is a nice twist on a hoodie, isn’t it! Maybe I’ll have to keep a few of them in mind and make them eventually! It is fun to see what everyones’ interpretation of the original Design is! Thanks for being a prize sponsor all these years!
Yay for Designin’ December 2023! Count me in!
Your ideas all sound so fantastic, it’s no wonder you’re having a hard time choosing. I think the denim patchwork dress would be fun (and great for scraps), but the Pucci blouse seems like a great option, too – especially since you’ve got it sorted out already. The McCall’s pattern you picked out for it seems perfect! I’ll have to look for that leggings pattern for myself – it looks nice, and I like the details!
As always, I can’t wait to see what you and all the participants make this year for the challenge!
Funny, I picked all those photos because I loved them all … I just might have to make them all eventually! Thanks for joining in and I’m looking forward to seeing what inspires you!!!
Hi there. Those are really nice dresses that were made, and other close as well. It’s a great gift to sew, excellent work in sewing. I enyoy it myself. However I, know lately I haven’t had time to do more sewing. I’ve been busy. Ho to let you know my name is Carol. I’ll send my email. Thank you, Carol Kichard. 👍
Thank you! 🙂