Ed sings as he makes patterns (7)

I believe the answer is:

designs

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'patterns' is the definition.
(I know this)

'ed sings as he' is the wordplay.
'ed sings' anagrams to 'DESIGNS'.
But, I am not clear how the anagram is indicated.

'makes' is the link.

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(Other definitions for designs that I've seen before include "Plots" , "Plans" , "Intentions" , "intended purposes" , "'Blueprints, patterns (7)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.

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