Built by Wendy Dresses: Sew U Guide

Dresses are beautiful, but they're also great because they offer maximum style with minimal effort.  Aside from shoes and optional accessories, throw one on and you're done. That’s why Wendy Mullin, designer behind Built by Wendy, has created a book of DIY dress designs that are simple to sew. Using three basic silhouettes - the sheath, the shift, and the dirndl - the book includes full-size patterns, complete with step-by-step instructions for how to use them. With a few different customizations, there are a total of 25 dress options. If you have a love for adorable frocks and a knack for DIY, go for it! Then come back and show us with you came up with.