Built by Wendy‘s designed a clothing line just for you, with shirts, dresses and jackets made exactly to your specifications and measurements. The only catch is, you‘ll be the one sewing.
Wendy’s selling the patterns for all her clothes, so if you know how to sew, this is kind of a jackpot. Of course, the designs are adorable – comfy mini dresses and go-anywhere tops that have the same feel as Wendy’s own line.
We don’t have to tell you that picking your own fabric, colors, prints/stripes, means totally flattering clothes. Plus, each package includes instructions so you can change up designs with Peter Pan collars, rows of buttons, or whatever you want to make your perfect piece.
At $14.99, even with the fabric you’ll have to buy, this is about the same cost as any rayon number you’ll pick up at H&M, not to mention you’ll be able to reuse and remake it as many times as you want. Economic and cute – we like it.
–HAYLEY PHELAN
P.S. if you don’t know how to sew, or you need a refresher – Wendy also sells a basic sewing how-to book called Sew-U.
Tags: Built By Wendy, Forever 21, sewing
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wow yay! I love to sew but sadly most patterns are straight up fug. now i can make something cute
too bad the fabric store near me just closed…..
wow yay! I love to sew but sadly most patterns are straight up fug. now i can make something cute
too bad the fabric store near me just closed…..
I have sewn several of her patterns before and they always turn out great! I suggest sourcing vintage fabric over ebay to get an ultra original look !! :)
I have sewn several of her patterns before and they always turn out great! I suggest sourcing vintage fabric over ebay to get an ultra original look !! :)
Why would anyone with even the smallest amount of sewing ability actually buy these patterns? They’re so basic and boring, and you can find the exact same thing in any pattern catalog for half the price, not to mention that anyone with any sewing ability at all would be able to make these patterns themselves!
Why would anyone with even the smallest amount of sewing ability actually buy these patterns? They’re so basic and boring, and you can find the exact same thing in any pattern catalog for half the price, not to mention that anyone with any sewing ability at all would be able to make these patterns themselves!
these patterns have been out for several years. way to be quick on the uptake, f.
these patterns have been out for several years. way to be quick on the uptake, f.
this is totally old news… like over a year old.
this is totally old news… like over a year old.
old news, guys ! ive had this fora long time
old news, guys ! ive had this fora long time
hey! these have been around for a while! so go to your fabric store and maybe they’ll be on sale. i got them for $2.49 here in toronto. and i also bought some last year at urban outfitters on clearance for 1.99! they are really easy to follow!
hey! these have been around for a while! so go to your fabric store and maybe they’ll be on sale. i got them for $2.49 here in toronto. and i also bought some last year at urban outfitters on clearance for 1.99! they are really easy to follow!
not only is this not new, but they have TWO books on sewing: Sew U and Sew U: Home Stretch.
not only is this not new, but they have TWO books on sewing: Sew U and Sew U: Home Stretch.
These are distributed by Simplicity patterns, so you should be able to find them in any store selling that line. In the states, Joanns regularly has sales on Simplicity so you should be able to snag them for a couple of dollars. You can also buy them online through http://www.patternreview.com.
BTW, for cute styles http://www.hotpatterns.com is another independent company worth checking out. Pricier, but high-quality patterns printed on heavy-wt paper stock.
These are distributed by Simplicity patterns, so you should be able to find them in any store selling that line. In the states, Joanns regularly has sales on Simplicity so you should be able to snag them for a couple of dollars. You can also buy them online through http://www.patternreview.com.
BTW, for cute styles http://www.hotpatterns.com is another independent company worth checking out. Pricier, but high-quality patterns printed on heavy-wt paper stock.
Nice ad.
Nice ad.