Designin’ December 2023 – Time to Vote!

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

How many times have you seen something in the shops or on-line and wanted it? You examined every bit of it, examined your stash of fabrics and patterns, perhaps looked through your repurposed materials stash, and decided you wanted it but maybe in a different colour, size or with a slight change in style? Let’s check out these sewists who decided they did want it for themselves!

Although it is going to be very difficult to PICK JUST SIX, now is the time to do just that! Take a careful look through the photos, click on the links to see more photos or blog posts, then come back and pick your six favourites. After you have done that, head on over to my Instagram feed HERE: nicedressthanksimadeit and have a second chance to vote by liking your favourite photos over there! Only “likes” on my Instagram @nicedressthanksimadeit under the hashtag #VoteDesigninDecember2023 will be tallied up and then added to the votes collected in this poll to find the winners.

REMEMBER… Just by participating in DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER you are already a WINNER … you have a Designer Copy – better and for less! Good Luck to everyone!!!

These entries are in no particular order and I apologize for my technical skills. In some cases more than one photo was provided and I had to crop the Originals and “Copies” together. Look through the photos. Check out their Instagrams, or in some cases Blogs too, for more lovely photos and details of their makes. Then PICK JUST SIX and CLICK VOTE to submit your choices. Results will not be shown yet. Then head on over to my Instagram HERE: nicedressthanksimadeit hashtag #VoteDesigninDecember 2023 Hint: you can vote for as many entries as you like over on Instagram!

On the blog and Instagram, voting will close on Monday, January 8, 2024, at 6:00 pm PST. Winners will be announced in the next Designin’ December blog post and on my Instagram after the voting is closed and counted.

Click @conlon.jan – Dolce & Gabbana

Click @2ducks_swimming – Marine Serre

Click @suestoney and her blog here – Prada

Click @seamracer and her blog here – Margit Fellegi

Click @crazydenimlady – Moschino

Click @thesewinggoatherd and her blog here – Claire McCardell

Click @dezignsby – Maeve Clothing

Click @raquel_sewing_knitting_in_asia

Click @silk_n_vintage_etc – Camilla

Click @sew_me_a_me – Marant Etoile

Click @lordydesign – Mary Quant

Check out Cat’s Pajamas‘ Blog here – Eileen Fisher

Click @sandy_alligator – Miyake

Click @sewing_cinderella – Jacqueline Durran

Click @brigitann_brigit_jackson – Claire McCardell

Click @sewingalacarte – Rosner

Click @sewlastminutelisa

Click @flowingthreads – Kate Spade NY

Sewists! If you see any errors or omissions, please let me know! Also, if you have some social media or a blog that you would like to let people know about, please leave a comment!

PICK JUST SIX and CLICK to VOTE … in no particular order:

Be sure to “like” and “follow” our generous prize sponsors where ever you might find them!

Carmen Calderon of @carmen.cose on Instagram. Carmen will be giving a copy of her PDF sewing pattern for the Odessa Pants here

Sew Chic Pattern Company – $25.00 USD gift card for their 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

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.

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

Greyfrairs and Grace. They will be giving 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 in 2024 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 2024 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 Meta/Facebook but is hosted by my blog, Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!!)

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