Ok, I confess, I missed the #designinDecember sewing challenge deadline, but I am super happy with my new jacket! So many interruptions and such a delay in getting proper photos! I love that loaded it with topstitching though … I’m thinking I might have even been able to get more topstitching on it!
For the #designinDecember sewing challenge, I hacked a McCalls Pattern M6657 to include colour blocking and topstitching, similar to what you can see in my inspiration “Designer Photo” on the left, a Fendi Fall 2024 RTW.
If you would like to see my previous posts while I was sewing up this jacket, check out these! October 1, 2024 , October 14, 2024 , and December 23, 2024 where I made decisions on colour blocking and topstitching.
I still have the urge to sew in MORE topstitching! LOL. After everything was sewn together, fronts, back and sleeves, I covered the few exposed seam allowances with fold over elastic. Then I spent a few hours trying to decide if I really wanted patch pockets, or not…. NOT. Instead I stuck with the side seam pockets only.
After hemming, I dug through the ole’ cookie tin full of buttons and came across the biggest blue buttons I own. Might as well, hmmm? If you would like to know how I sewed large buttonholes with my Janome MC8200QCP, when my buttons were too big for my buttonhole foot, check out THIS SHORT VIDEO on the Lányos Handmade Youtube Channel….
…. and we’re done!
Here she is, on me, for perspective! Hidden side pockets, topstitched back, and the front with topstitching and those fabulous buttons! I swear I keep forgetting to check the sleeve length on my jackets. It’s fine for winter ones because I always hide my hands up inside the sleeves anyway! These will be super easy to just fold up again and topstitch down. The resulting thick cuff will give some shape to the sleeves. Have you ever finished a garment, tried it on and groaned…. forgot to check the fit on that! Oh well!
Hard to believe how many months have passed since I pulled these materials out of their storage bag!
“Why buy when you can make it yourself – better and for less money?”
Did you participate in the Designin’ December Sewing Challenge in 2024? Would you like to participate in 2025, start planning and sewing! Entries sewn any time during the year are accepted, whenever the inspiration hits you, just let me know!
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 can you join in and be eligible for prizes? Check out last year’s participants and prizes RIGHT HERE!
- 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 #DESIGNINDECEMBER2025 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 2025 Midnight PST.
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 Meta, Instagram, or Facebook but is hosted by my blog, Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!!)
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