You probably already know that I have decided on my “top”, this Fendi Jacket is my inspiration. This was an obvious choice for me as I LOVE colour blocking and I LOVE topstitching! I am hacking a McCalls Pattern M6657 to include my colour blocking/topstitching. I gave a generous amount when cutting out my upper bodice, as I am not quite sure where I want to divide the pattern yet!
I’m think I am going to make a pair of jeans too, more topstitching – WHOO HOO! – and hopefully I’ll be able to get the jacket and the jeans done before the December 31st deadline! I browsed a bunch of on-line designer Shops and found these styles. Apparently straight leg, wide leg and skinny jeans are all still “in fashion” 🙂 Lucky me! I have plenty of styles to choose from!
Then I saw this – WOWZERS – topstitching AND COLOUR BLOCKING! It’s perfect!!!
Although I am still not sold on what style my jeans should be, I know that they MUST not only have topstitching, but COLOUR BLOCKING too! Checking my pattern stash I found these two pattens, by two of our Indie Prize Sponsors, no less! If you click on the photo, you should be able to see the pattern details in their Shops. The Helen’s Closet Arden pants have a lovely elastic waist band and an option NOT to put elastic in the cuffs. The Itch to Stitch Eddystone Jeans have the traditional jeans style yoke and pockets and also a Demi Boot fit. I have lots of options, so many … what should I choose!
How are you coming along with your Designin’ December Designer Inspiration? Have you picked something out? I’d love to hear about it, either on my blog or the Facebook Group (comment and share the link), or my Instagram!
What is 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”. Gather up your patterns and fabrics 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” and your “Designer Copy”!
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. On your Blog, post a photo of your “Designer Original Inspiration” with the Designer’s name and your finished “Designer Copy”, mentioning the DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER Sewing Challenge in your post with a link back here… AND/OR …
- INSTAGRAM PARTICIPATION: Follow me at @lanyoshandmade.nicedressthanks RIGHT HERE! On your IG, post a photo of your “Designer Original Inspiration” with the Designer’s name and your finished “Designer Copy”, tagging it #DESIGNINDECEMBER and #DESIGNINDECEMBER2024 and @lanyoshandmade.nicedressthanks
- Remember: Use the two hashtags and follow/tag my Blog or IG! 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 both on my Blog and on my Instagram, I will repost one of your entries: your “Designer Original Inspiration” 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.
Now for the best news of all!
Here are some of our Prize Sponsors! Give them some “follows” and “likes” on their social media! Check out their websites. Take a look at what you could win!
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Helen’s Closet – one free PDF sewing pattern from their website here
Joanna Vander Vlugt – one paperback copy of the book “Spy Girls” – website here
Emmaline Bags – one of TWO $25.00 CAD Gift Certificates for use on their website here
Susan Jane Wright – one paperback copy of her NEW book “Murderous Dreams” – 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.
Paradise Patterns – one free PDF sewing pattern from their website here
Cork and Copper Designs – one free PDF sewing pattern, either the Pennyroyal Pouch or their NEWEST pattern to be released soon, from their website here
The Moody Sewist – one free PDF sewing pattern for the Moody Market Apron, from their website here
Vintage Pattern Lending Library – $25.00 USD coupon code for use on 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!!)
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