Category: Vintage patterns

  • 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…

  • Designin’ December 2022 – Time to Vote!

    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…

  • I see some blog posts about Designin’ December entries!

    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…

  • Designin’ December 2022 MORE Prize Sponsors!

    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…