[2/24/2013 UPDATE: Voting is closed.] View the top finalists!
[1/28/2013 UPDATE: Submission Deadline Extended to 2/15/2013!] To kick off the new year, we are celebrating the release of our new book with an exciting sewing competition open to the international BurdaStyle community – the BurdaStyle Vintage Modern Sewing Contest!
The grand prize winner will receive a lovely package valued at $800 filled with prizes from B&J Fabrics, Hart’s Fabric, MOO, and Spoonflower.
How to Enter:
Create a fashion sewing creation to showcase your take on giving a vintage look a modern spin. Use one of the following options as your starting point:
Option One: Make a creation using one or more master pattern(s) from the BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern book.
Option Two: Create one or more variation project(s) featured in the BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern book, which are based on the master patterns featured in the book.
Option Three: Create your own variation project using one or more master pattern(s) and/or variation project(s) from the BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern book.
Upload your project with the words “BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern Contest 2013” included in the project title by February 15, 2013 at 11:59 PM EST (new extended deadline). This project must be a new project, never previously posted on BurdaStyle.com. To be eligible, the project must link back to the pattern from which you based the project on. Only projects following these criteria will be considered for this competition. Limited to one entry per participant. However, you can make more than one project from the book and turn it into an outfit and submit as one entry (e.g., a blouse from the book paired with pants from the book).
On February 19, 2013, the BurdaStyle team will select and post 20 finalists in a slideshow gallery, which will be announced on the homepage. BurdaStyle community voting will be open from February 19, 2013 until 5:00 PM EST on February 24, 2013.
Top 20 Selection Criteria:
1. Creativity - In addition to following contest rules, we are also looking for projects that showcase your creativity and how you interpret the “vintage modern” essence of the sewing competition. We encourage you to alter, embellish, and style your garment to your own liking!
2. Craftsmanship - Show off your attention to detail and finishing skills! (This is where detail shots of your project really come in handy!)
3. Presentation - Make sure your individual creation gets the attention it deserves through quality photography and styling.
The Prizes:
Grand Prize – BurdaStyle Community Choice First Place: A $100 USD gift card to Hart’s Fabric, 3 yards of fabric from Spoonflower of the winner’s choosing, a $50 USD gift card to MOO that can be used toward the purchase of 40 postcards or 100 business cards, a fabric assortment from B&J Fabrics (approximately $550 USD in value), and a limited edition BurdaStyle tote bag. Yes, that’s right, the grand prize includes tons of high-quality fabric to add to your stash for creating more sewing projects!
BurdaStyle Community Choice Runner-Up: A $100 USD gift card to MOO that can be used toward the purchase of 80 postcards or 200 business cards and a limited edition BurdaStyle tote bag.
BurdaStyle Favorite: One lucky winner chosen by the BurdaStyle team will receive a travel iron. The BurdaStyle Favorite will be chosen from the 20 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 February 15, 2013, so start brainstorming, experimenting and sewing now! Click here for official rules and happy sewing!
May 13, 2013, 02.49 AMby BirthdayGifts
Its beautiful!! View the Purse Temptations Collection! http://pinterest.com/louisvuittonlv/
Feb 17, 2013, 04.22 PMby Tracey McGowan Wirth
Hi everyone, I am just wondering. I have had my project uploaded since February 8th, it shows up under “projects”- but it doesn’t seem to show up under “View member creations based on the book” , most of the other folks that have had their “Burdastyle Sewing Vintage Modern Contest 2013” under “Projects” have gradually been added to the “View member creations based on the book”……. Mine hasn’t. I think maybe mine and 2 others are not over there> I have went in a few times to edit mine to make sure that I haven’t forgotten any KEY words, or if I neglected to check a certain box, but it all seems to be correct. Does anybody have any idea what if anything I can do to correct this situation? I would just like to make sure the Doris Day and I will be considered! :)
Thanks so much, Tracey
1 Reply
Feb 19, 2013, 02.31 PMby BurdaStyle Support
Hello Tracey,
Your project is visible under the projects based on the book but please keep in mind that the team will not be viewing contest entries through this field. We are able to filter the projects including the required title, “BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern Contest 2013”.
We apologize for the confusion. The finalist gallery will be posted shortly.
Best,
BSS
Feb 14, 2013, 07.56 AMby misumihaela
in what way the votinng will be done? most favourite project will be counted, or most viewed? what will be the rooles?
2 Replies
Feb 14, 2013, 09.38 PMby BurdaStyle Support
Hi misumihaela,
Voting will occur via a slideshow gallery. The winners are determined by number of votes, not number of views. In order to vote, you must have a BurdaStyle account. Signing up as a member is free and easy!
BSS
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Feb 15, 2013, 06.00 AMby misumihaela
that I understand from the contest presentation. I understand that you will make a special voting part, separated from views or favoriting. Thank you! I cant wait to see the slide show!
Feb 12, 2013, 08.29 PMby dborecky
I hit the “publish” button to upload my entry, but it’s not going through. Is that because you don’t want people to see the entries until the unveiling date? If so, how do I know if my entry has been received?
2 Replies
Feb 13, 2013, 12.47 AMby BurdaStyle Support
Hi dborecky,
It appears that you entry went through. All entries are public and should appear in the Projects section of this site, as well as your member studio. Let us know if you have any other questions!
BSS
Feb 13, 2013, 12.50 AMby dborecky
Thanks — I figured out that I did the naming wrong, so once I fixed that, it got posted.
Feb 12, 2013, 01.27 AMby dphil759
Hi, so if you upload your project and the burdastyle members have stopped voting before the deadline do you go through all the projects again and choose the top twenty or do you just select the projects that have votes already?
1 Reply
Feb 12, 2013, 01.40 PMby burdastyle
Hi dphil759,
The top projects are selected after the submission deadline and compiled into a gallery for the voting process to begin.
BSS
Feb 10, 2013, 12.16 PMby libra-s
Is there any chance that the deadline will be extended once more?
1 Reply
Feb 12, 2013, 01.39 PMby burdastyle
Hi libra-s,
No, the deadline will not be extended again.
BSS
Feb 6, 2013, 07.20 PMby Maria Sanchez
i have a quick question? is there a specific place where u send your picture after u are finished with your project for the contest?
1 Reply
Feb 10, 2013, 05.00 AMby BurdaStyle Support
Hi Maria,
When you are finished with your project, just simply upload it onto the site with “BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern Contest 2013" in the title. You must also link to the pattern from the book your project is based on.
BSS
Feb 4, 2013, 12.49 AMby mysteriousskin
Altering the pattern is acceptable, right? For example adding a collar, or color blocking it?
1 Reply
Feb 5, 2013, 07.29 PMby BurdaStyle Support
Hi,
Yes, you can use one of the base patterns featured in the book and alter it through patternmaking.
BSS
Jan 30, 2013, 09.04 PMby MojoHollz
Will voting only be open to BurdaStyle members? Or will anyone be able to vote?
1 Reply
Jan 31, 2013, 10.13 PMby BurdaStyle Support
Hi,
You must be logged in as a BurdaStyle member in order to vote, but creating a BurdaStyle account is free and easy!
BSS
Jan 30, 2013, 08.02 PMby Maria Sanchez
i am interested in entering in your contest, but i want to know if i buy a pattern from burda can i use it?
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Jan 31, 2013, 05.33 AMby BurdaStyle Support
Hi Maria,
Please see the information above regarding entry criteria. Your project must be based on a pattern from the book BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern, which is available in both hard copy and eBook formats. It is also available at certain public libraries. Let us know if you have any other questions!
BSS
Jan 31, 2013, 01.24 PMby Maria Sanchez
so i got the pattern, now do i have to use specific fabric?
Jan 31, 2013, 04.21 PMby BurdaStyle Support
Hi Maria,
You can use any fabric you would like.
BSS
Jan 29, 2013, 11.29 PMby Anniemollison
I have just realised that you can only enter once after reading the fine print. Thats a bummer because I have already started on my next outfit thinking my first was just a warm up… If I decide my next outfit has a better shot can I submit that and cancel the first entry?
1 Reply
Jan 31, 2013, 10.15 PMby BurdaStyle Support
Hi,
BurdaStyle will not take an official inventory of the entries and compile the voting gallery until the submission deadline. You may edit your current entry until then (for instance, renaming it as a non-contest, regular project so you don’t have to delete it).
Let us know if you have any other questions!
BSS
Jan 27, 2013, 05.16 PMby Nadya Joy
How many photos of our project do we have to submit? Is is necessary to take pictures of our outfit in different angles and our outfit’s details?
1 Reply
Jan 28, 2013, 08.24 PMby BurdaStyle Support
Hi Nadya,
There is no exact number of photos required, but the more the better so we all can see your details and full look! Good luck!
BSS