Category: DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER

  • Button, button, who’s got the button?

    Button, button, who’s got the button?

    … the DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER button that is!  Well, it’s done.  I put it on my sidebar menu, which might of course appear at the bottom of my blog for some views.  Copy and past the code under the button into a Text Widget on your blog and you too can brag about your Challenge to not buy…

  • Designin’ December 2017 Prize Sponsors!

    Designin’ December 2017 Prize Sponsors!

    And now the news you have been waiting for … PRIZE SPONSORS!  I have included their websites here too … just so you can browse ahead of time and pick out the prize you have your sights on! So we have: Itch to Stitch has generously donated ONE pattern of the winner’s choice from the…

  • Are you getting ready for DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER 2017?

    Are you getting ready for DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER 2017?

    We are! Have you picked out your Designer Original and the supplies you need to make your Designer me-made COPY?  Or are you just in the planning stages – don’t worry … there are still about 45 days left before DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER 2017 begins!  Pull those ideas out, polish them off!   Ever since the first DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER I’ve seen many fabulous garments in the…

  • A bit of a set back …

    A bit of a set back …

    Yes, I had a bit of a set back.  As soon as I returned from my lazy holiday in Mexico my back went out.  Walking is fine, standing is fine.  That’s about it.  So … no sitting in my sewing chair.  🙁 I couldn’t help but dream, browse, and plan my future projects though ……

  • The DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER 2016 WINNER!

    The DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER 2016 WINNER!

    I was so pleased to see TEN lovely Designer Copies entered this year!  I thank you all for planning and sewing and joining in!  I also thank those who followed along and  voted too! Well you have had plenty of time to look over the Designer Originals and Copies on my blog and Instagram so…

  • Let’s VOTE for the DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER 2016 WINNER!

    Let’s VOTE for the DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER 2016 WINNER!

    “Why buy when you can make it yourself – better and for less money?” My daughter did one of those quizzes on Facebook – “Do you know your mother?”  One of the questions was:  What does your mother usually like to wear?  Her answer:  Anything she has sewed.  She knows me well.   For an…

  • The last DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER Challengers?

    The last DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER Challengers?

    It’s been a busy day for a few sewists.  Today I have … Felicia of older babe sews clothes.  Felicia spied a $448 skirt from Trademark in a fashion magazine and thought what the heck!  Check out her blog here, for all the deets and more photos too of her DESIGNER COPY. Over in IG…

  • We have news re: Designin’ December …

    We have news re: Designin’ December …

    another Challenger!  Seen it Sewn it has thrown her hat into the ring … er … or should I say her Christmas eve/New Years top! She has copied CLU’s Net-a-Porter jersey T-shirt for a ridiculous savings $$$$.  Head on over to her blog for more details and photos of her Designer Original and her COPY – and…