“Why buy when you can make it yourself – better and for less money?”
Pick SIX! That wasn’t easy, was it!
Everyone had the chance to Vote for their favourites on my blog and on my Instagram feed, @lanyoshandmade.nicedressthanks, here! hashtag #VoteDesigninDecember2024. 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 … here’s this year’s front runners, with two tied:
Click @vintagetina
Click @boom.baatz
Click @heathersewist and
Click @raquel_sewing_knitting_in_asia
We have 17 prizes for 17 entries! I am going to ask these four to contact me over the next couple of days by email or messaging and choose which prize they would like and after that is done, Monday, Jan 13th, I will randomly draw prizes for the remaining entries!
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 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 2024 a fun surprise for all of us!
❤️❤️
Click @conlon.jan
Click @2ducks_swimming
Click @suestoney and her blog here
Click @seamracer and her blog here
Click @crazydenimlady
Click @dezignsby
Click @raquel_sewing_knitting_in_asia
Click @heathersewist
Click @ManitoulinThreads
Click @boom.baatz
Check out Cat’s Pajamas’ Blog here
Click @creationsbypaulamu
Click @minttu_chocolate
Click @paulabildson
Click @flowingthreads
Click @thiscurlygirlsews
Click @vintagetina
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Be sure to “like” and “follow” our generous prize sponsors where ever you might find them!
GreenStyle Patterns – $20.00 US 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 “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, the Datura Crossbody Bag, 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
PLUS! we have a NEW PRIZE SPONSOR! @vikisews who is offering a prize of THREE PDF SEWING PATTERNS from their shop: www.vikisews.com
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“Why buy when you can make it yourself – better and for less money?”
Won’t you join the DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER 2025 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 2025 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 @lanyoshandmade.nicedressthanksimadeit
- Remember: Tag #DESIGNINDECEMBER and follow the blog “Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!!” OR on Instagram follow @lanyoshandmade.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 this year is 31st December 2025 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 WordPress, Instagram or Facebook/Meta but is hosted by my blog, Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!!
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