Category: Sewing Challenges
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The second Designin’ December 2017 Challenger …
We have a another Designin’ December 2017 Challenger! Diane of Dream Cut Sew. Diane found her inspiration with this Valentino, her Designer Original …
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The first Designin’ December 2017 Challenger …
or should I say our last, very last Challenger from Designin’ December 2016? The beginning of this year, Emma and her Machine confessed that she couldn’t get her Designer me-made Copy finished before the deadline. So I did the only reasonable thing, I told her she could enter it in Designin’ December 2017! Our hobbies…
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My sister’s Designin’ December idea!
Yes, my sister, who isn’t fond of sewing (she loves to draw), asked me a few weeks ago to make her a top. No rush, no pressure, it would be great though if it was ready by the date of her husband’s Christmas party, this Saturday – which actually wasn’t a problem. She had already…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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One of my favourites …
I started this dress last week (read the prequel right here). I love this pattern. It’s a remake of a classic dress pattern, Butterick B5920 “Retro ’51”. Comfortable and easy to make. The fabric is lightweight and soft, an Ellena Rayon Twill Print, 100% Rayon. I even found the perfect buttons for my fabric. Now…
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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 ……