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built by wendy patterns.jpgBuilt 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.

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posted by guest

Oct 17, 2008 4:05PM

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.....

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posted by guest

Oct 17, 2008 5:49PM

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 !! :)

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posted by guest

Oct 17, 2008 6:32PM

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!

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posted by guest

Oct 17, 2008 6:39PM

these patterns have been out for several years. way to be quick on the uptake, f.

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posted by guest

Oct 17, 2008 8:42PM

this is totally old news... like over a year old.

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posted by guest

Oct 18, 2008 1:28PM

old news, guys ! ive had this fora long time

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posted by guest

Oct 18, 2008 8:17PM

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!

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posted by guest

Oct 19, 2008 1:37AM

not only is this not new, but they have TWO books on sewing: Sew U and Sew U: Home Stretch.

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posted by Mahalia

Oct 19, 2008 3:15PM

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 www.patternreview.com.

BTW, for cute styles www.hotpatterns.com is another independent company worth checking out. Pricier, but high-quality patterns printed on heavy-wt paper stock.

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posted by guest

Oct 21, 2008 2:56AM

Nice ad.

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