Category: DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER
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Designin’ December 2022 – Time to Vote!
“Why buy when you can make it yourself – better and for less money?” Sewists live Designin’ December every day. They see something, somewhere, and think … should I buy that? Can I make that? How did they make it? How can I make it? Let’s check out these sewists that met the challenge! Although…
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Another blog, at the last minute, with a Designin’ December entry!
Yes! Sew Much to Design is here to give us all the details on her #deisgnindecember entry, inspired by Halston. Get all the details from Sew Much to Design, here! Now be sure to check out all those extra details Lou has for us … and more photos! Have you been blogging about Designin December?…
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Another blog with a Designin’ December entry!
What do you know, I have found another! Not only has Kelly at Seam Racer given us a beautiful dress, but plenty of details, photos and a lot of background on the designer who inspired her, Patrick Kelly! Check out the details here! Have you been blogging about Designin December? Let me know in the…
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I see some blog posts about Designin’ December entries!
Have you seen what Fadanista has in mind for Designin’ December? What about Mama and Lanie Makes? Pop over and take a look here for Fadanista, and for Mama here, and Lainee Makes here! Have you been blogging about Designin December? Let me know in the comments. I’d love to share! Have you got your…
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Designin’ December 2022 MORE Prize Sponsors!
Hey there! Have you got your Designin’ December 2022 plans made yet? We all know I have my embroidered jeans all sorted out with this Helen’s Closet Arden pants pattern… still haven’t cut into my denim though! 🙂 I have also chosen my top fabric, a mysterious satiny fabric from my stash. Don’t know where…
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Designin’ December 2022 Prize Sponsors!
How is your Designin’ December planning going? I’ve got my jeans pattern and fabric worked out. I think! I am inspired by this Etro embroidered skinny jean design. I can use my Helen’s Closet Arden pants pattern and my light-weight light blue denim to make them. These items were in my stash so I was…
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It’s time to think about the Designin’ December Sewing Challenge!
Are you ready? Are you looking for Inspiration? I might have some here for you! I think I have found mine! Now that I’m retired I’m searching for VERY VERY casual clothes for most of my sewing projects. While searching I did find these lovelies! These designs from JOHNNY WAS all had beautiful embroidery work…
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Upcycling Old Jeans into a warm Jacket!
Perhaps you remember the Designin’ December Sewing Challenge? Find a designer original you like and recreate it for yourself. I always say: Why buy when you can make it yourself – better and for less money? Last December, we had a lot of lovely entries and generous sponsors too. You can read all about it…