“Why buy when you can make it yourself – better and for less money?”
Pick SIX hmmm? Now that was tough!
How does this work? Everyone had the chance to Vote for their favourites on my blog and on my Instagram feed, @nicedressthanksimadeit, here! hashtag #VoteDesigninDecember2023. The Votes on my blog were counted by Crowdsignal, then I added them to the “Likes” on my IG for each entry.
So many entries, most all of them were so close in votes … except, this year we had two headliners:
– @seamracer (her blog is here ) who came in first, and
– @sewing_cinderella (that’s her Instagram) who came in second
… they both stole the show this year! Well done!
Now it looked for a minute there that I was one prize short! I do not like being a prize short, or even worse, two short! Pattern Union has joined in as a prize sponsor though and now everyone will receive a prize! So take a look at the entries below and you will see after their names which prize they have been provided with by random draw.
I will be contacting each of you to let you know how to claim your prize. I think I have most of your email addresses, if not I can contact you through Instagram Messaging too!
REMEMBER… Just by participating in DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER you are already a WINNER … you have a Designer Copy – better and for less!
Thank you all for making the end of 2023 a fun surprise for all of us!
DESIGNER INSPIRATION ENTRIES and prizes given:
Click @conlon.jan – Dolce & Gabbana / MM Cork Supply – $25.00 CAD coupon code for use on their website here
Click @2ducks_swimming – Marine Serre / Paradise Patterns – one of two free PDF sewing patterns from their website here
Click @suestoney and her blog here – Prada / Pattern Union – one free PDF sewing pattern from their website here
Click @seamracer and her blog here – Margit Fellegi / Green Style Creations – $25.00 USD coupon code towards a PDF sewing pattern from their website here
Click @crazydenimlady – Moschino / Paradise Patterns – one of two free PDF sewing patterns from their website here
Click @thesewinggoatherd and her blog here – Claire McCardell / Greyfrairs and Grace. They will be giving one free PDF sewing pattern from their website here
Click @dezignsby – Maeve Clothing / Emmaline Bags – $15.00 CAD coupon code for use on their website here
Click @raquel_sewing_knitting_in_asia / Sew Chic Pattern Company – $25.00 USD gift card for their website here
Click @silk_n_vintage_etc – Camilla / Elena Kleber, of EK Sewing Patterns – one free PDF sewing pattern from their website here.
Click @sew_me_a_me – Marant Etoile / Carmen Calderon of @carmen.cose on Instagram. Carmen will be giving a copy of her PDF sewing pattern for the Odessa Pants here
Click @lordydesign – Mary Quant / Lányos Handmade – one of two free PDF sewing patterns from their website here
Check out Cat’s Pajamas‘ Blog here – Eileen Fisher / Joanna Vander Vlugt – one paperback copy of the book “Dealer’s Child” – website here
Click @sandy_alligator – Miyake / Liz Haywood, The Craft of Clothes – one free PDF sewing pattern from their website here
Click @sewing_cinderella – Jacqueline Durran / Waffle Patterns – 20 EURO coupon code for use on their website here
Click @brigitann_brigit_jackson – Claire McCardell / Susan Jane Wright – one paperback copy of the book “The Glass Lake” – website here.
Click @sewingalacarte – Rosner / Itch to Stitch – one free PDF sewing pattern from their website here
Click @sewlastminutelisa / Helen’s Closet – one free PDF sewing pattern from their website here
Click @flowingthreads – Kate Spade NY / Lányos Handmade – one of two free PDF sewing patterns from their website here
Be sure to “like” and “follow” our generous prize sponsors where ever you might find them!
Pattern Union – one free PDF sewing pattern from their website here
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 of two free PDF sewing patterns 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!!)
