Show Us Your Sew Along Garment - Deadline Extended!

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Now that we’ve reached the end of our awesome September Sew Along, it’s time to play show and tell, and we’ve extended our original deadline to give you just a little more time to finish up those gorgeous garments! How did you personalize your Halter Dress or Pleated Skirt project? Did you follow Peter and Gretchen’s instructions word for word, or did you add your own ideas and techniques into the mix?

Upload your finished garment with the phrase “Sew Along” in the title by 9am EST on Monday, October 10th for the chance to be featured in our Sew Along slideshow and win fantastic prizes including fabric from Free Sprit Fabrics and an assortment of thread from Coats & Clark!

Show Us Your Sew Along Garment!

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Now that we’ve reached the end of our awesome September Sew Along, it’s time to play show and tell! How did you personalize your Halter Dress or Pleated Skirt project? Did you follow Peter and Gretchen’s instructions word for word, or did you add your own ideas and techniques into the mix? Upload your finished garment with the phrase “Sew Along” in the title by 9am EST on Monday, October 3rd for the chance to be featured in our Sew Along slideshow and win fantastic prizes including fabric from Free Sprit Fabrics and an assortment of thread from Coats & Clark!

BurdaStyle Sew Along: Additional Steps - Butterfly Border and Belt for Halter Dress

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Have you finished sewing up your Halter Dress with Peter yet? Whether you’re just getting started or rounding out your garment, we have some great additional techniques from our friends at Coats & Clark to help you put the perfect finishing touches on your fantastic dress projects.

Also, don’t forget to upload your finished projects by Monday, October 3rd with the phrase “Sew Along” in the title for a chance to be featured in our Sew Along Slideshow and win great prizes from both Coats & Clark and Free Spirit Fabrics!

BurdaStyle Sew Along: Additional Steps - Scalloped Border and Zipper Piping for Pleated Skirt

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Last week Gretchen put the finishing touches on her adorable Skirt with Front Pleats project. How is your skirt coming along? If you’ve finished up but are still in need of some Sew Along love, check out these great additional steps from our friends at Coats & Clark.

Also, don’t forget to upload your finished projects by Monday, October 3rd with the phrase “Sew Along” in the title for a chance to be featured in our Sew Along slideshow and win great prizes from both Coats & Clark and Free Spirit Fabrics!

BurdaStyle Sew Along: Peter Lappin's Halter Dress - Step 5

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This week marks the final installments of our September Sew Along with Coats & Clark, Free Spirit Fabrics and Tula Pink. If you’re just joining us, you can start from the very beginning with Peter’s Halter Dress project instructions or following along as he puts the final touches on his beautiful dress. Also make sure to check out the great additional steps our friends at Coats & Clark created to help you make a perfectly coordinated border appliqué and belt.

Already finished with your project? Make sure to upload your gorgeous garments by Monday, October 3rd with “Sew Along” in the title for the chance to be a part of our Sew Along Slideshow and win great prizes from Coats & Clark and Free Spirit Fabrics!

BurdaStyle Sew Along: Peter Lappin's Halter Dress - Step 4

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It’s nearing the end of September, but our Sew Along is still going strong! Follow Peter as he starts to put the finishing touches on his adorable Halter Dress project and stay tuned next week when we round out our month long celebration of National Sewing Month.

Are you close to finishing up your dress, too? We are dying to see how you each let you individuality shine with this project, so make sure to upload your finished garments with “Sew Along” in the title for the chance to be a part of our Sew Along slideshow and win great prizes from Coats & Clark and Free Spirit Fabrics!

BurdaStyle Sew Along: Gretchen Hirsch's Skirt - Step 4

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We’re almost through the month of September, but our Sew Along is still going strong! Check in with Gretchen as she finishes up her Skirt with Front Pleats project and make sure to stay tuned for last minute sewing tips and tricks from all of our participants.

Have you finished up your skirt yet? We are dying to see how you each let you individuality shine with this project, so make sure to upload your finished garments with “Sew Along” in the title for the chance to be a part of our Sew Along slideshow and win great prizes from Coats & Clark and Free Spirit Fabrics!

BurdaStyle Sew Along: Peter Lappin's Halter Dress - Step 3

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We’re about half way through our September Sew Along with our friends at Coats & Clark, FreeSpirit Fabrics and Tula Pink. Have you started your garment yet?

This week, Peter continues with his Halter Dress Pattern, moving on from the bodice to construct the skirt. Click through for Peter’s continued instructions and stay tuned for one more week of steps and instructions as we close out National Sewing Month in style!

BurdaStyle Sew Along: Gretchen Hirsch's Skirt - Step 3

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We’re about half way through our September Sew Along with our friends at Coats & Clark, FreeSpirit Fabrics and Tula Pink. Have you started your garment yet?

This week, Gretchen continues with her Skirt with Front Pleats, concentrating on the waistband. Click through for Gretchen’s detailed instructions and stay tuned for one more week of steps and tutorials as we close out National Sewing Month in style!

BurdaStyle Sew Along: Peter Lappin's Halter Dress - Step 2

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For the month of September we’re hosting a Sew Along with our good friends at Coats & Clark, FreeSpirit Fabrics and Tula Pink. Each week we’ll be posting steps for our Halter Dress Pattern courtesy of Peter Lappin! Click through for Peter’s continued instructions for this sassy project and stay tuned for more steps and info throughout September!

September Sew Along: Gretchen Hirsch's Skirt - Step 2

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For the month of September we’re hosting a Sew Along with our good friends at Coats & Clark, FreeSpirit Fabrics and Tula Pink. Each week we’ll be posting steps for our Skirt with Front Pleats courtesy of Gretchen Hirsch! Click through for Gretchen’s continued instructions for this classic project and make sure to stay tuned for more steps and info throughout September!

BurdaStyle Sew Along: Peter Lappin's Halter Dress - Step 1

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For the month of September we’re hosting a Sew Along with our good friends at Coats & Clark, FreeSpirit Fabrics and Tula Pink. Each week we’ll be posting steps for our Halter Dress Pattern courtesy of Peter Lappin! Click through for Peter’s instructions for getting started on this sassy project and stay tuned for more steps and info throughout September!

BurdaStyle Sew Along: Gretchen Hirsch's Skirt - Step 1

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For the month of September we’re hosting a Sew Along with our good friends at Coats & Clark, FreeSpirit Fabrics and Tula Pink. Each week we’ll be posting steps for our Skirt with Front Pleats courtesy of Gretchen Hirsch! Click through for Gretchen’s instructions to get started on this beginner-friendly project and stay tuned for more steps and info throughout September!

Get Ready for National Sewing Month with Our September Sew Along!

[UPDATED, August 17, 2011] Start gearing up National Sewing Month by joining BurdaStyle, Coats & Clark, Tula Pink, and FreeSpirit Fabrics for our awesome September Sew Along! Hosted by designer Tula Pink and featuring the sewing talents of some familiar BurdaStyle faces, Peter Lappin and Gretchen Hirsch, each week in September we’ll be posting new steps, tips and techniques to guide you through creating two of our fantastic patterns: the Skirt with Front Pleats and the Halter Dress!

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