Sew U: The Built by Wendy Guide to Making Your Own Wardrobe | 
| Authors: Wendy Mullin, Eviana Hartman
Creator: Beci Orpin
Publisher: Bulfinch
Category: Book
List Price: $25.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  45 reviews
Sales Rank: 7242
Media: Spiral-bound
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 212
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 8.4 x 1.3
ISBN: 0821257404
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.404
EAN: 9780821257401
Publication Date: September 1, 2006
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Product Description
Like knitting before it, sewing is being reclaimed by a new generation; one that is tired of poor quality and bored by homogenous design. Indie fashion designer Wendy Mullin, of Built by Wendy, teaches the creatively inclined and ultra-stylish how to make the perfect skirt, shirt, and pants. She gives readers everything they need to know to begin sewing and provides step-by-step instructions and patterns directly from her studio. She explains how to customize everything from the fit to the pockets so readers can create a thousand different looks using the same three basic patterns. These ideas will inspire readers to rethink and revamp their old clothes to make unique, custom fashions. For those who find themselves brimming with ideas, but unable to make everything themselves, Wendy also offers guidance on how to work with a tailor. Includes three Simplicity pattterns.
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 fantastic! October 5, 2008
What an awesome book! She covers the basics of sewing and sewing machines, what to look for in fabrics, what kinds of tools you need in your sewing room (and which ones you can do without) and provides 3 patterns. Then she shows you how to alter the patterns to sew different looks. I loved it, have it always nearby and have sewn several garments with her patterns. The fit is incredible - really great patterns. I started out as a beginner, and am now feeling more and more comfortable. If you're tired of frumpy patterns and want to learn to be creative while still having an excellent foundation - this is definitely the book! I LOVE it!
super sewing! September 26, 2008
this book is awesome for beginners; i'm so excited. you do have to use your head a bit if you've never used a sewing maching, i'd imagine. but if you have, have at it! these patterns are sassy and simple to follow
Great investment! September 24, 2008
I've sewn in the past, but was basically self taught, and not very good. This is well written and explains just what I was looking for explanations on, down to fabrics and why to pick them over others. I'd say this is a great book for idiots with some experience.
 Got some good info, but not a stand-alone book for a beginner August 19, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I liked the format of the book, and she had some really good information about techniques and terms. I also appreciate the variations she demonstrates in the chapters for shirts, skirts, and pants. They may not all appeal to me, but they show what is possible with some tweaks to basic patterns. She encourages the reader to be creative and experimental.
She really does gloss over very important information for the beginner. For example, I just finished a pair of pants from her book. Over all the instructions were fine, except when I went to make the belt loops. She doesn't actually mention how to make them! When I took my best guess based on the pattern, the material shredded as I tried to turn them right-side out. I had no idea if this was a problem with the material or my procedure!
Perfect for beginner and people in need of inspiration August 13, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book really get down to business and tell you how to you can make your own clothes that you can wear and be fashionable.
Since the author was self-taught, she is able to share her experience and tips on how to get from not knowing anything, to really get to make clothes that you can really wear in an informal style. Throughout the whole book, it just feels like it is your next door neighbour in the dorm who tells you all the tips on how she makes all these and look fabulous every day!
All her tips and tricks are do-able and really down-to-earth, no unrealistic fashion items, perfect book for people who don't have professional training but really want to make their own clothes and look fabulous.
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