Updated 1/9/2012 – Discover all of the rules for this contest here, and check out the amazing prizes here.
Spearheaded by Indygo Junction founder Amy Barickman and sponsored by SINGER® and Coats & Clark, this challenge was created to celebrate the history of sewing by recognizing both SINGER and Coats & Clark, who are both celebrating significant anniversaries this year (160th and 200th, respectively).
This challenge will educate and inspire through the life and work of Mary Brooks Picken, the authority on fashion and dressmaking in the early and mid-1900s. In the coming weeks, Amy Barickman will be posting a series of blog entries that will tell the story of Mary and her illustrious career working with both Coats & Clark and SINGER. Her wonderful story will give life to this super-fun challenge.
This challenge is an opportunity to encourage fashion enthusiasts to use their sewing skills and creativity to make a wearable fashion project. Use one of the following options as your starting point:
Option One: Make a stellar creation with an Indygo Junction pattern.
Option Two: Create something amazing from one of the 12 patterns featured in the award-winning Vintage Notions book.
Option Three: Craft a fantastic garment with one of Indygo Junction’s four free e-patterns.
For further information on these three options, and to watch a video where Amy explains more details, visit Indygo Junction’s Vintage-Inspired Modern Style Design Challenge page.
To enter, submit your design by posting your completed creation as a project on your BurdaStyle profile. You must include the phrase “VintageModern Design Challenge” in your project title. The deadline for submissions is Monday, March 12th at 11:59 pm (EST). The winners will be announced Monday, March 26th.
Three winners will be selected based on originality, craftsmanship and a strong aesthetic. Approximately $3000 in prizes will be awarded!
Anxious to know exactly what the prizes are? We’ll be announcing them in an upcoming blog post. Stay tuned!
Let’s Celebrate and Sew!
Updated 1/9/2012: P.S. – Check out a fantastic video featuring Indygo Junction founder Amy Barickman discussing the competition:
Feb 20, 2012, 07.21 PMby Justine Abbitt
I am confused about how to enter too. Do we just add a project here on Burdastyle and label it Vintage Modern Design Challenge or do we need to fill out some sort of form too.
Feb 20, 2012, 04.53 PMby bjmp
How do I go about uploading my project for the Vintage Modern Design Challenge? I filled out the information and submitted it but it said that Name was already taken. Thanks for the challenge and I look forward to seeing the projects. I had fun with my project!!
Feb 12, 2012, 08.31 AMby Itsbeensewlong
Fabulous Challenge and I am so looking forward to see what others create…… :) It is wonderful that it is also open to all…. A huge Thank-You must go to the Sponsors for this, and to Amy, and Mary for their creative vision! Lou xx
Feb 10, 2012, 05.40 AMby rita61
Are the entries being posted anywhere? It would be awesome to see!
Feb 8, 2012, 11.55 PMby CelticButterfly
I can’t find the free e-patterns… I clicked the link up there, but the page apparently doesn’t exist. Could someone help me frind them?
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Feb 9, 2012, 02.53 PMby amybarickman
Hi CelticButterfly – Go to: http://www.indygojunction.com/about/vintage-modern-design-challenge/ and scroll down to find links for the free e-patterns. Thanks for asking!
Feb 7, 2012, 02.20 AMby sharjay
is this contest open for international members?
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Feb 8, 2012, 04.33 PMby mynameisdavid
Yes, the contest is open for international members.
Feb 6, 2012, 11.07 PMby lonelyacrobat
For just a moment I thought we might have to use C&C thread…
Feb 6, 2012, 05.17 PMby susie-handbag
Can a vintage entry be designed utilizing an Indygo Junction handbag pattern?
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Feb 8, 2012, 04.34 PMby mynameisdavid
Yes. As stated in Option One, you can submit a creation using an Indygo Junction pattern.
Jan 23, 2012, 06.27 PMby alwayscrafty2
Been up all night with my 4 month old grand daughter, My daughter is in the hospital having emergency surgery and saw this. thinking this might be the thing to take my mind off my worrying. I have never sewn anything other than a doll and i am completely self taught so this will be really interesting and might not even be worth showing be i am so in on this challenge. besides my Zoe Bug needs her Nanna to make her clothes so time to step up and take a challenge…and a fun one at that! ( helps the prizes are awesome.) Sandi
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Jan 25, 2012, 03.52 PMby amybarickman
alwayscrafty2 – I certainly hope for a speedy recovery for your daughter. So glad that this challenge is a positive outlet for you!
Jan 19, 2012, 08.52 AMby Ruffles Gazebo
so in! but bummed that the pattern i want will cost 20 in postage on top of the 15 to get to australia from the US. kinda inconvenient :(
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Jan 25, 2012, 03.47 PMby amybarickman
Glad you’re in! If you prefer, you can use one of the 4 free e-patterns from www.indygojunction.com/about-vintage-modern-design-challenge
Jan 16, 2012, 07.43 PMby floreedith
Hello mynameisdavid,
this is also the last question I need to ask in addition to the previous one…(still awaiting)….Is it ok to put the 3 adaptations/interpretations/variations in the 1 project….since multiple entries are not accepted??
Could not decide which to submit as I was inspired to design 3 instead of the one. So please let me know as soon as you can (answer the 2 questions) thanks!!
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Jan 17, 2012, 05.08 AMby Julia Morley
Mynameisdavid answered your question on the prizes article – multiple entries are allowed
Jan 13, 2012, 10.38 PMby IndygoJunction
So great to see all the excitement for the challenge! If you’re looking for a starting pattern, don’t miss our pattern sale going on this weekend! It ends Sunday night! http://ow.ly/8sZUf
Jan 13, 2012, 02.04 AMby annmorton
Bought and was enchanted with Vintage Notions! Now, because I love ALL of the magic patterns, am I limited on number of entries?
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Jan 23, 2012, 05.39 PMby mynameisdavid
Hi annmorton,
No, you are not limited to a number of entries. We look forward to seeing your submissions!
- David
Jan 10, 2012, 04.18 PMby mixtlii
I am sorry but I don’t really get it, what are the objectives? Only to make one of the patterns? Is there a theme, is it supposed to look vintage? Are we allowed to modify the patterns, or is it only a matter of colours and customizing? It looks so broad, choosing a winner is going to be difficult….
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Jan 11, 2012, 07.56 PMby mynameisdavid
Hi Mixtlii,
Thank you for your questions. The theme is meant to be broad, in order for you to be able to incorporate your own unique aesthetic and vision. The only requirement is that you should use one of the patterns mentioned. Your final garment does not necessarily have to be vintage-inspired. It all depends on your interpretation of the pattern you choose.
Yes, you are allowed to modify the patterns. In fact, a significant modification may become an Indygo Junction pattern (see the prizes here).
Good luck, and please let me know if you have any further questions.
- David
Jan 10, 2012, 10.32 AMby debilovessewing
I’m definitely in. I absolutely adore Amy Barickman’s Vintage Notions book! Can we post our project on our own blogs as well or only on our BurdaStyle page?
Jan 9, 2012, 01.14 AMby fashionfreek
Can you add or takeaway from the chosen pattern?? I have not decided yet to take part..yet:-)
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Jan 11, 2012, 07.57 PMby mynameisdavid
Hi fashionfreek,
Yes, you can alter the pattern however you’d like. In fact, a design that significantly alters a pattern may become a new Indygo Junction pattern (see the prizes here).
- David
Jan 6, 2012, 05.45 PMby lrscru1412
Excuse me for my ignorance but the rules say “To enter, submit your design by posting your completed creation as a project on your BurdaStyle profile. You must include the phrase “VintageModern Design Challenge” in your project title.” We do not mail the completed project in? How will any of the catagories be judged this way? If so are they returned. (Don’t expect ya’ll to pay the postage) Southern Gal
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Jan 9, 2012, 03.17 PMby mynameisdavid
Hi irscru,
No, you do not need to mail your completed project in. We will judge them based on the project you upload onto your BurdaStyle profile.