Category: DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER

  • I’m finished my #DesigninDecember sewing!

    I’m finished my #DesigninDecember sewing!

    I have my Designer Copy of these Polo Ralph Lauren Cargo Pants finished! I used McCall’s M7364, which didn’t have any “cargo pants” details, so I added them in myself by studying the Itch to Stitch Sequoia cargo pants. By the way, I found and purchased the Itch to Stitch pattern too late … after…

  • Working on my #DesigninDecember Copy!

    Working on my #DesigninDecember Copy!

    I’ve got my fabric cut out for my Designer Copy of this Pucci Printed Poplin Tunic Dress! I’ve definitely had to be careful cutting because I was short on fabric, so my version will be a shorter top, not a tunic top. I am loving this fabric and the style! I have my Designer Copy…

  • Update on the #DesigninDecember Sewing Challenge!

    Update on the #DesigninDecember Sewing Challenge!

    Whoo Hoo! I have decided on my #DesigninDecember outfit … well the top anyway! This is my Designer Inspiration! A Pucci Printed Poplin Tunic Dress! I’ve got this wonderful summery fabric, but perhaps not enough though, so I will have to be very careful with my cutting. I must have spent a few minutes trying…

  • It’s time for the Designin’ December Sewing Challenge 2023!

    It’s time for the Designin’ December Sewing Challenge 2023!

    We are in our 8th year now and I’m so happy to see the return of our prize sponsors and sewists! I love this time of year! There is so much talent and creativity out there! I am torn – what do I sew up this year for the Designin’ December Sewing Challenge when there…

  • So why did I start sewing this top and pants in November of 2022 and am only just posting them now?

    So why did I start sewing this top and pants in November of 2022 and am only just posting them now?

    I aimed to make this top and pants as part of the #DesigninDecember 2022 sewing challenge. Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! & Lányos Handmade organize this sewing challenge annually – give yourself a reminder to get sewing for December 2023! If you would like to read all the details about last year’s entries and…

  • I started this top and pants in November 2022 …

    I started this top and pants in November 2022 …

    They were both part of the #DesigninDecember 2022 sewing challenge. Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! & Lányos Handmade organize this sewing challenge annually – give yourself a reminder to get sewing for December 2023! We had 21 prize sponsors last year – every entry won a prize! I’ll post last year’s sponsors below so…

  • Designin’ December 2022 – The Results Show!

    Designin’ December 2022 – The Results Show!

    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 #voteforDD2022. The Votes on my blog were counted by Crowdsignal, then I added them to the “Likes” on my IG for each entry. Now…

  • Just a quick post – we have another Designin’ December blog post to share!

    Just a quick post – we have another Designin’ December blog post to share!

    The Sewing Goatherd has given me the head’s up that her blog post has been published! You can read all about the details for this reproduced vintage Madeleine Vionnet, right here!