[UPDATE 11/8/2012] – Congratulations to BurdaStyle member Lillyella for winning this giveaway!
Comment on our blog for your chance to win a copy of New Dress a Day: The Ultimate DIY Guide to Creating Fashion Dos from Thrift-Store Don’ts by Marisa Lynch.
Based on her wildly popular blog of the same name, guerrilla seamstress Marisa Lynch shows you how to easily (and affordably!) transform your wardrobe from frumpy to fabulous! With just a snip here and a stitch there, your basement bargains will rival anything in designer collections. Yes, with a little imagination—and DIY tools like needles, thread, and safety pins—you too can update an outdated castoff. Inside you’ll discover how to:
• ace the sewing basics (remember: safety first!)
• create DIY designer look-alikes
• cut Flashdance-inspired sweatshirts
• make an old, tired muumuu a smashing must-have
• give bridesmaid dresses a second life
• dye your way to a vibrant new wardrobe
• whip up accessories in seconds
• style the same dress seven different ways
Complete with colorful before-and-after photos, fun sidebars, and even a groovy sewing song playlist to get you in the zone, New Dress a Day proves that you don’t need a sewing machine or a big budget to turn unfashionable trash into stylish treasure.
Click here for purchasing info on New Dress a Day: The Ultimate DIY Guide to Creating Fashion Dos from Thrift-Store Don’ts
For a chance to win this fun and creative book, please answer the following question in the comments section below: What is your favorite BurdaStyle dress pattern and why? (Please include the link to the sewing pattern as well.)
The deadline for submissions is Monday, November 5, 2012 at 5 p.m. (EST). One lucky winner will be chosen.
Good luck!
The BurdaStyle Team
Nov 14, 2012, 03.47 AMby alicemccain
Looks like an interesting book, I would like a copy very much. My favorite BURDA dress at the moment is “Wrap Dress #116” It is elegant and casual and timeless. Check it out: http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/wrap-dress-112012
Nov 14, 2012, 03.00 AMby DivaDee
What is my favorite? What day is it? LOL
Nov 11, 2012, 12.13 PMby darkmatilda
No se si llegara este concurso a Argentina, pero seria interesantisimo tener este libro, para reutilizar ropa y no contribuir al despilfarro consumista.
Nov 11, 2012, 12.13 PMby darkmatilda
No se si llegara este concurso a Argentina, pero seria interesantisimo tener este libro, para reutilizar ropa y no contribuir al despilfarro consumista.
Nov 10, 2012, 11.08 AMby kaseysgirl2003
I love the new plus size options
Nov 9, 2012, 04.29 PMby Caoilinn Byrne
It’s got to be the Corinne yoga pants! Firstly, because they are super comfy!! :D Secondly. the picture of the model gave me the idea to make them in bright prints, which makes them look less casual, allowing me to wear them more often! My most used pattern!I’ve made 4!
http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/corinne
Nov 6, 2012, 06.54 PMby meaganw9
I really love the Swing dress. Very versatile and classic! http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/swing-dress-082012
Nov 6, 2012, 12.38 PMby bajjmayer
I love this wrap dress—always flattering any any woman, classic but still versatile in styles: Wrap Dress 11/2012 #116 http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/wrap-dress-112012
Nov 6, 2012, 12.12 AMby BurdaStyle Support
What wonderful comments! It has been so much fun reading what you all have to say and checking out everyone’s favorite pattern. We will be in touch with the winning commenter via e-mail. Thank you all for participating and stay tuned for our next Comment to Win!
Nov 6, 2012, 12.07 AMby Simplastic
Marisa is fabulous!
I love this Nora gown because it’s the kind of dress I dreamed of wearing one day as a little girl. I’d love to sew it! http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/nora-plus
Nov 5, 2012, 10.05 PMby Mikgirl
This is such an inspirational book! :D
Nov 5, 2012, 09.33 PMby sewuknow
Wow!!! That book sounds just absolutely amazing! For all refashionistas out there. My favorite Burda Style dress is hands down, the mock two piece dress. I love vintage fashions and when I saw this pattern, I absolutely fell in love. It personifies vintage, yet with a modern twist. It is just simply amazing. http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/mock-two-piece-dress
Nov 5, 2012, 07.19 PMby kess
This is such a cool book! I’m so glad you posted about it I’ve never heard of it before! I love this sleeveless blouse: http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/092011-sleeveless-blouse I think it’s so unique and can be customized in SO many ways!
Nov 5, 2012, 06.55 PMby SarahIsDesign
I haven’t made this one yet but it’s on my short list(!) :
http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/shirtwaist-dress-092012
I love the 1940’s glam. So elegant and lady like. Now that’s power dressing.
Nov 5, 2012, 05.38 PMby Alili
I love that this dress is a classic and timeless design. The pelerine that goes with it really changes the look of the dress, giving it a more modern feel. I definitely want to make this soon. http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/072011-dress-and-pelerine
Nov 5, 2012, 05.21 PMby makialfix
I love this super cute dress: http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/layered-lace-dress-062012. It makes me wish summer was here soon. I will make it during spring and I will enjoy the process!
Nov 5, 2012, 04.41 PMby moniquerh1
I love a dress that you can dress UP or DOWN. So, this dress is PERFECT!!! http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/042011-button-down-dress-with-front-pockets
Nov 5, 2012, 04.30 PMby cheryl101red
So elegant and wearable for anytime a pretty dress is nec!
http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/alberta-ferretti-dress-042012
And wouldn’t this top. . .extended. . .make a pretty dress?
http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/scarf-top-082012
Nov 5, 2012, 04.16 PMby cam557
http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/wrapped-gown-072012
I love this dress. It’s feminine, flowy, elegant. Gorgeous!
Nov 5, 2012, 03.40 PMby NYAM Afia Cayee'
I love a great thrift store find! All of the vintage materials keeps me smiling but I am always left figure out what to make!
This gathered sheath dress is one of my favorites. It’s on my list…a must have for the holiday season! http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/gathered-sheath-dress-112012
Nov 5, 2012, 03.38 PMby Anneke Geyzen
I particularly like this one: http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/luisa-beccaria-dress-062012 Because it covers up the “donk” of my “badonkadonk” ;)
Nov 5, 2012, 03.36 PMby nuvene
I love Burda Style.I have been getting the magazines for years. One of my fave sewing sites http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/luisa-beccaria-dress-062012
Nov 5, 2012, 03.35 PMby LaraGa
I would have to say the the Danielle Dress really holds a special place in my heart.
http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/danielle
This was one of the first dresses I had ever made, and I got so many compliments about it that it gave me the courage to keep sewing and tackle more complicated projects. I love Burda dresses in general, but to me the Danielle dress is perfect go to pattern for an amazingly flattering dress.
Nov 5, 2012, 03.32 PMby Sarah Evans
My favorite is this sheath!
Though some might call them “plain,” I love a simple silhouette (especially one that harkens to the past!)
http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/sheath-dress-092012
Nov 5, 2012, 02.49 PMby alimchapman
i think my favorite at the moment is this tank dress: http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/022011-tank-dress-with-gathered-skirt
it is a simple dress with a very flattering shape, perfect for spring, summer, and layering in the fall
Nov 5, 2012, 01.36 PMby hweelian
My favourite pattern is this dress. I think it is lovely, a traditional Chinese cheongsam with a modern twist. http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/cheongsam-dress-022012
Nov 5, 2012, 08.26 AMby ttnora
This jacket: http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/52011-cropped-jacket-with-lapel-embellishments Why? If I wear that, everybody says “wow”. :-)
Nov 5, 2012, 07.51 AMby Milena Bella
Hello everyone! I would love to win this book, I feel the need to become more environment friendly and learn skills to refashion old clothing. I chose a less known pattern from the Burdastyle collection, one that I love and already made twice – http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/52010-denim-button-down-dress. This dress is extremely flattering on curves, and although it is a plus size I graded it down to a 42 really easily (just on the seam lines, like the magazine suggests) The site’s link does not have a pic, but imagine a hot Italian girl wearing this with high heels:). I hope I’ll have some time to post my project soon too.
Nov 5, 2012, 07.03 AMby JulietSews
My favourite BurdaStyle pattern? Got to be 5/2010 Dress with Ruffle sleeve, because it’s so versatile! It can be casual or fabulous, it’s a great ‘shell’ for modifications (I’ve made a dress and a peplum top from it) and really, it’s just so, so pretty!
http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/52010-dress-with-ruffle-sleeve
Nov 5, 2012, 05.24 AMby jessdunstan
I love so many dress patterns on BurdaStyle and this is one of my favourites http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/122011-v-neck-dress. I love the elegance and feminity of the dress.