We can’t believe this year has flown by so quickly and that it’s almost time for our favorite holiday, Halloween! We’ve already started breaking out our favorite fabrics and wackiest embellishments in anticipation and now we’re giving you the chance to do the same with the BERNINA 2011 Halloween Costume Competition.
The bar has been set high by last year’s winner gonewandering and her awesome Jaws creation, and this year we’re looking forward to loads more jaw-dropping and hair-raising ideas from our fantastically creative community. Have a costume idea that you’ve always wanted to try but never had the chance? Here’s your opportunity to pull out all the stops and take home a sweet cash prize or brand new 3 Series machine from our friends at BERNINA!
How to Enter:
Transform yourself (or your kids, husband, wife, dog, etc.) with the most impressive Halloween costume that has ever appeared on BurdaStyle.
Upload your project(s) with the words “BERNINA Halloween 2011” included in the title by October 23rd at midnight (EST). Only projects with the full phrase included will be considered for this competition!
UPDATED:
Voting:
Voting will be open from October 25th until midnight EST on Sunday, October 30th. Vote for your favorites via a Gallery slideshow. All eligible entries will be featured in the slideshow!
3 Huge Prizes:
First place winner will be chosen by the BurdaStyle community, via the voting slide show, and will score a $1,000(USD) cash prize.
Second place will also be chosen by the BurdaStyle community and will win a $300(USD) cash prize.
One lucky winner will be chosen as a sponsor favorite by BERNINA to take home their own BERNINA 350 PE Sewing Machine. Sponsor favorite will be chosen from the 50 finalists in the voting slideshow.
This competition is open to all BurdaStyle members, no matter where you sew!
BurdaStyle is such a vibrant, diverse and fun community of creative people – we can hardly wait to see what you guys come up with! Remember, the last day to post your projects is October 23rd, so start brainstorming, experimenting and sewing now!
Click here for official rules and happy sewing!
Oct 26, 2011, 09.30 PMby malimro
Hello,
I just went through all 264 entries and mine is not there. I sent my entry in by deadline…late Sunday evening around 9. Could you please post my design?? Thank you so much. http://www.burdastyle.com/profiles/malimro/my_studio
Oct 26, 2011, 02.58 PMby destriedee
I have e-mailed you guys a few times, for some reason my project never got added to the slideshow :( I followed all of the rules and the deadline. Here is my link http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/bernina-halloween-2011-princess-and-the-frog. Please add me! Thank you :)
-Destrie
Oct 25, 2011, 11.07 PMby salliebones
I uploaded my costume on the 23rd around 9:30 EST. Why does it say that it was added yesterday (the 24th)? Also, it is not in the slideshow…why?
Oct 24, 2011, 10.59 PMby interregnum
So I uploaded my costume yesterday around 11:30pm EST… but it’s showing up on the site as being posted today and is not included in the slideshow. What gives?
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Oct 25, 2011, 02.59 PMby mynameisdavid
Hello,
I apologize for that oversight. Your project has been added to the slideshow. Please see it here.
Thanks,
David
Oct 23, 2011, 11.54 PMby fashionfreek
I have uploaded mine too.:-). All the best to those who entered.:-)
Oct 23, 2011, 03.43 AMby snowkat514
I just uploaded my entry…so excited & goodluck to everyone!!!
Oct 21, 2011, 03.35 PMby dmajen
I saved my entry by clicking save before publishing and now it has disappeared. It is nowhere on my page??? Where can I retrieve my saved project?
Oct 20, 2011, 04.28 PMby Joseph Gersch Jr.
Where do we upload our pics
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Oct 21, 2011, 01.20 PMby rachelnyc
Upload your project to your studio, see the FAQ directions here
Oct 16, 2011, 05.47 AMby vinessa
So does voting for the costumes start on October 23rd? And are we able to see all the other entries?
1 Reply
Oct 21, 2011, 01.22 PMby rachelnyc
Voting will be open from October 25th until midnight EST on Sunday, October 30th. All the entries will be in an album in our Gallery section.
Oct 15, 2011, 12.33 AMby SATTELBERG
HOW DO I VIEW & VOTE ON ALL THE GREAT COSTUMES?
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Oct 21, 2011, 01.21 PMby rachelnyc
Voting will be open from October 25th until midnight EST on Sunday, October 30th.
Oct 14, 2011, 07.16 PMby Juliette Lanvers
I just entered mine today. Is there a place on the site where we can see all the entries and check if ours is in? j
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Oct 21, 2011, 01.23 PMby rachelnyc
The voting slideshow will debut on October 25th. If you included “BERNINA Halloween 2011” in the project title, your project will be included! :)
Oct 10, 2011, 01.28 PMby katexxxxxx
In the UK and Europe it is very unusual for adults to make costumes for Halloween. People just don’t usually dress up for this, it’s a kind of non-event here…
Can we have a more Euro-based competition for this side of the pond at some point? And I’m sure there are similar issues for those in the southern hemisphere, India, Japan, and most of Asia north of the Himalayas!
2 Replies
Oct 11, 2011, 10.51 PMby rachelnyc
Hi katexxxxxx,
Thanks for the feedback. We’re always looking for more contest and competition ideas, I’d love to hear what would inspire you for a contest!
-Rachel @ BurdaStyle
Oct 19, 2011, 07.19 PMby mixtlii
Unusual, but so much fun! You should try a halloween party, last year my parents dressed up as a tiger and a ladybug and they really did enjoy it!
Oct 9, 2011, 04.49 PMby vintagegal
I’m just wondering….why does the competition close so early? I will definitely still be sewing right up until October 31st! So no entering the contest for me……..I have been enjoying looking at the fabulous pieces entered already, though. Lots of talent here at Burda online…….
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Oct 19, 2011, 07.12 PMby samanthaapril
yes, I thought the same thing, about the closing date…
Oct 9, 2011, 12.47 PMby ancagrigorescu
hello , i want ask if i can do only one entry or i can do 2 or 3 entries (different of course) ? for hallloween or carnival ? something from burdastyle or it is possible something else ? I cannot finish on my project , why ?
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Oct 11, 2011, 10.47 PMby rachelnyc
Hey ancagrigorescu,
There is no limit to entries per person. No, you do not have to use a BurdaStyle pattern for your project. Go wild and have fun!
-Rachel @ BurdaStyle
Oct 9, 2011, 05.16 AMby smashu
I entered too! I’ve been a lurker on here forever and I’ve never entered a contest for a costume I’ve made before! Excited :D
Oct 7, 2011, 09.40 AMby fashionfreek
I just dont know what to make. Shall I make something for myself or the children??
Oct 7, 2011, 03.21 AMby katesy
i just entered, it is the first time I have uploaded anything here! I hope it works! I hope everybody likes it!
Oct 6, 2011, 09.54 PMby alasse
Would it be possible to enter with something I already made (and posted)? Like… only change its title? Or reupload it?
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Oct 7, 2011, 03.35 PMby rachelnyc
Hey alasse,
This competition is intended to showcase hand made costumes for Halloween 2011. If your project was made for trick or treating this year, then it fits the bill.
-Rachel @BurdaStyle
Oct 6, 2011, 07.32 PMby lienepien
Great! I already saw nice things people made! I have a great Idea to make but I don’t think I will manage before the 23th and never have Halloween parties. (Holland) But orininal I came up with my idea for Carnaval around februari so before it is Feb. I have plenty of time to make one.. I hope.. If I do I will post it.