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  <title><![CDATA[Sew U: The Built by Wendy Guide to Making Your Own Wardrobe]]></title>
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  <default_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.</default_description>
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  <original_publication_month type="integer">9</original_publication_month>
  <original_publication_year type="integer">2006</original_publication_year>
  <original_title>Sew U: The Built by Wendy Guide to Making Your Own Wardrobe</original_title>
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      <name><![CDATA[Wendy Mullin]]></name>
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  <read_at>Mon Aug 25 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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  <date_updated>Wed Sep 17 12:34:06 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[Alright, at first glance this is a great book to introduce  sewing to beginners.  The patterns are a nifty addition, for sure.  There is a good discussion of tools, getting set up to sew, and terminology.  <br/><br/>However, once I started in following the instructions for the patterns themselves,...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/29539012">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <date_added>Mon Feb 02 11:00:09 -0800 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Mon Feb 02 11:13:30 -0800 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I've sewn for over four decades and I have collected quite a few books on clothing design. I purchased this one because I was interested in her designs and I had read some positive reviews of the book. I have not made up any of the patterns, however, because the seam allowances are not consistent an...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/45152105">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="3220674">
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  <read_at>Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007</read_at>
  <date_added>Wed Jul 18 09:50:22 -0700 2007</date_added>
  <date_updated>Wed Jul 18 09:58:45 -0700 2007</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book taught me how to sew a button back onto my coat.  Whoo!<br/><br/>There's a crash course in how to get acquainted with your sewing machine and how to choose which fabrics you want to use for your projects.  You'll also learn some basic sewing techniques.  There are explicit instructions o...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3220674">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="36229048">
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  <date_added>Sun Oct 26 08:42:08 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sun Oct 26 08:48:27 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[The patterns and instructions in this book are cool. The pattern pieces required a lot of alteration before I could get a good fit for myself. The S, M, L pattern options are too general for the various body shapes and sizes, and new sewers are likely not to get a great fit if their patterns require...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/36229048">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="70957561">
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  <read_at>Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007</read_at>
  <date_added>Sat Sep 12 10:15:39 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sat Sep 12 10:15:39 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book was incredibly useful when I first started sewing. It explains a lot of the basics, and if you are learning entirely on your own, then I can't recommend it enough. Especially useful (for me) were the chapters on reading and cutting patterns and the sewing basics (hems, curves, bindings, et...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/70957561">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="9894883">
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  <read_at>Fri Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[I used to live down the street from the original Built By Wendy and was always impressed with the quality of her construction and creativity behind her designs. This book is just as great as her shop and it brings her projects to the hands of the hip new sewing generation. <br/>The book offers thre...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/9894883">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="38284715">
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  <read_at>Fri Nov 21 00:00:00 -0800 2008</read_at>
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  <date_updated>Sat Nov 22 21:17:14 -0800 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a great how-to sew manual for beginners.  It includes three basic patterns - for a skirt, shirt, and pants.  There are tips and suggestions for customizing fit and style and great ides for personalizing garments using various details.<br/><br/>This was easy to read and understand and had l...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/38284715">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="46888770">
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  <read_at>Thu Mar 05 17:36:33 -0800 2009</read_at>
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  <date_updated>Thu Mar 05 17:36:33 -0800 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[this is an awesome book for any beginning sewer who has interest in making clothes. like most sewing book it only talks about sewing women's clothes. it comes with several patterns that if you where to buy the equivalents of separately would probably cost more than the book and then it has super cle...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/46888770">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="54369982">
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  <read_at>Mon Jun 08 07:47:30 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book was fantastic. Mullin provides lots of useful tips and advice, helping you to demystify the pattern you've got in your hand (as well as all the buttons, dials and attachments that came with your sewing machine). She covers the basics of fabrics and how to cut them, and goes over the types ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/54369982">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="67840524">
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  <date_added>Mon Aug 17 21:42:06 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Mon Aug 17 21:43:34 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is The Best book for a beginning seamstress--specifically one who intends to sew clothes.  I love, love, love this book (yes, that was the same number of &quot;loves&quot; that Mr. Darcy gives to Elizabeth in the Kiera Knightly Pride and Prejudice.)  ]]></body>
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    <review id="41869766">
    <user id="1309970">
    <name><![CDATA[Kim]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[New York, NY]]></location>        
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  <read_at>Fri Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008</read_at>
  <date_added>Sun Jan 04 14:04:11 -0800 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sun Jan 04 14:06:05 -0800 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[Big props to Wendy for sharing patterns!  This book is a superb gift for a beginner seamstress.  But it's also very helpful for more the more experienced; a good reference guide.  ]]></body>
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    <review id="13546793">
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  <read_at>Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007</read_at>
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  <date_updated>Fri Jan 25 13:48:45 -0800 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I'm learning that one of the cheapest ways to get patterns for basics like pants, simple skirts, and shirts, is to buy one of these new basic sewing books that comes with patterns. This is a basic primer in sewing, but it also comes with patterns for cute pants, an a-line skirt, and a button down sh...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/13546793">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="45399216">
    <user id="1508958">
    <name><![CDATA[Jodi]]></name>
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    <body><![CDATA[excellent sewing book for beginners or those more advanced ... i LOVED how she showed how to take patterns and tweak them to make many variations.]]></body>
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    <review id="49141716">
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    <body><![CDATA[If you are a plus size - the patterns are not for you!]]></body>
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    <review id="30057353">
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    <body><![CDATA[This book is targeted to the beginner sewer.  Since I've been sewing for years, I knew most of the info already. However, the inclusion of 3 Simplicity patterns make this book worth it, even if you already know the basics.  The suggestions for alterations of the patterns are useful as well.<br/><br/>...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/30057353">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="26467471">
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  <read_at>Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a well-written, easy to understand instruction book for beginning to sew your own clothes. The patterns, unfortunately for me, didn't include my size (I'm a US 10-12 ). Built By Wendy does offer the patterns in larger sizes, so it would be possible to purchase the patterns separately and use...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/26467471">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="21226273">
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  <read_at>Thu May 08 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[An ok book for learning to sew. I learned some new things from the book, but I'm glad that it wasn't the first book I picked up. I think the strength of the book lies in looking at all the different ways to modify the 3 basic patterns (skirt, shirt and pants in order of increasing complexity) to mak...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/21226273">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book rocks!!! It is by designer Wendy Mullin of  Built By Wendy clothing.  It contains 3 coooool patterns and it helped me to actually sew and complete my first blouse!  If you have been a strictly skirts and curtains hack like myself, this book can help you take that leap into the world of col...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/13025707">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I wasn't all that excited about the patterns in this book.  They weren't classic enough for me.  Too trendy.  If you want to sew trendy clothes, this is the book for you.  It is written well and she explains how to sew perfectly.  I just didn't like the patterns.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Excellent resource book for beginner sewers. Has detailed guides and instructions, easy to understand and follow. Also contains basic patterns in the back of the book. Gives you a good list of basic stitches and terms.]]></body>
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