Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads. The book is filled with tips and tricks for perfecting sewing techniques, patternmaking, and creating a perfect fit, making it a welcome addition to any sewing library. Plaid rockabilly dress from gerties ultimate dress book april 25, 2016 by jessica whether or not youre a fan of retro styling, gerties ultimate dress book by gretchen hirsch is a fantastic collection for many a dress enthusiast. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all.
Charm patterns is a new indie line from international sewing starlet gretchen gertie hirsch. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to. Gertie sews vintage casual im sure if you read sewing blogs, you have come across the awesome gertie, or gretchen hirsch, whose excellent new blog for better sewing is a great resource for all things vintage ahd homesewn. If you read gerties new blog for better sewing, you already know that gretchen hirsch is all about teaching basic sewing skills that some of us guilty. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing. This is one of the dresses my mom helped me cut out a few months ago, and i finally got around to sewing it up. Gerties new book for better sewing from stc craft melanie falick books on vimeo. Im thrilled to be publishing this new and updated lamour dress that reflects our journey at charm patterns. In the first book, hirsch focused on dresses, skirts and evening wear.
Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles 5 out of 5 stars 5 product ratings 5 product ratings gerties ultimate dress. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques. In an age of relative affluence and mass production, it is easy to forget that just over a generation ago, young girls from middle and workingclass backgrounds were routinely taught to sew as a practical necessity. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Charm patterns by gertie by gretchen gertie hirsch. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better sewing.
Oct 01, 2014 gertie sews vintage casual is gretchen hirschs followup to gertie s new book for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch, 9781584799917, available. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles 5 out of 5 stars 5 product ratings 5 product ratings gertie s ultimate dress book. I look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again. Wear your favorite dress and enjoy a couple hours of socializing and sewing talk. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. My book is making its way into your homes, and now another big arrival. Join the patreon to get the expansion pattern pieces and exclusive video showing you how to make this design. Gerties new book for better sewing butterick patterns bra beskrivningar och bilder. The blog began as a way for readers to follow hirschs progress as she stitched all 14 fashions from the iconic 1950s sewing book vogues new book for better sewing a.
Sewing pattern for misses dress, butterick patern 6556, womens dress, patterns by gertie, new pattern, retro dress, full skirt, b6556 barbarasboutiqueshop 5 out of 5 stars 2,995. Ive been going back and forth in my head for over a year now about whether or not to buy gerties new book for better sewing. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. See more ideas about sewing, joann fabrics and online craft store. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. She is the creator of gerties new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Patterns of culture exceeded my expectations, even after knowing the author was an anthropological pioneer and that this book was use as a university textbook in anthropology, and how all pioneers in their fields are the most creative thinkers which rubs off on their readers. How does it compare to gerties book for better sewing. In the first book, hirsch focused on dresses, skirts and eveningwear. Gertie s new book for better sewing from stc craft melanie falick books on vimeo. That pattern was and still is the quintessential day dress for me.
I became friends with the folks at butterickmccallsvogue earlier this year after they featured my blog in vogue patterns magazine. This project is an expansion on the charm patterns princess coat. Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors. If you love a retro pattern, then this book is the one for you. Sew mama sew gerties new book for better sewing is a fun, new pattern book, featuring sewing patterns that embody author gretchen hirschs fresh take on vintage style. The followup to the popular gerties new book for better sewing and gertie sews vintage casual, gerties ultimate dress book is packed with all the information and patterns you could ever need to create a wardrobe filled with stunning vintage frocks.
You will be sewing boning channeling to the lining, so it should be sturdy enough to stand up to the weight of the steel boning. The book includes 10 printed patterns that allow you to make up to 25 different vintageinspired wardrobe essentials. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Gertie sews vintage casual sewing discussion topic. These are classic, mainly 1950s styles that gertie is known for wearing, inspired by vogues new book for better sewing the book which her blog focused on in the beginning. I chose the basic bodice and pencil skirt pattern from gertie s ultimate dress book and paired it with the peter pan collar my first success after many failed attempts in the past those collars.
If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Sep 01, 2012 an extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing is a hardworking reference title packed with lessons on couture techniques and customization, as well as an inimitable pattern collection featuring 25 wardrobe essentials and variations inspired by vintage fashion and gerties spirited, modern style. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. The book begins with all the essential techniques for dressmaking and includes. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. Gerties new book for better sewing is a fun, new pattern book, featuring sewing patterns that embody author gretchen hirschs fresh take on vintage style. See more ideas about sewing patterns, sewing and dressmaking. Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. It is also a stylish, spirited pattern book featuring 14 customisable wardrobe. Gretchen teaches sewing in new york city and around the country, is the creator of a new line of sewing patterns from butterick, and the author of gertie s new book for better sewing stc. Have any of you purchased the book or looked through a copy of it.
In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. Gerties new book for better sewing gerties sewing by. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. I havent uttered a peep about this, and its been quite difficult. Gretchen gertie hirsch is the author of gertie s new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gertie s new fashion sketchbook. Im so happy to finally showcase this sateen from my spring collection.
If you read gertie s new blog for better sewing, you already know that gretchen hirsch is all about teaching basic sewing skills that some of us guilty. The book includes 10 printed patterns that allow you to make up to 25. Buy a discounted hardcover of gerties new book for better sewing. Gertie sews vintage casual is gretchen hirschs followup to gertie s new book for better sewing. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. As always, my choose your own adventure instructions will show you the best techniques for a beautifully fitted and constructed garment while letting you be the mistress of your own sewing destiny. Throughout its long history, home dressmaking has been a formative experience in the lives of millions of women.
A modern guide to couture style sewing using basic vintage techniques is a hardworking reference book, packed with techniques our greatgrandmothers could have done in their sleep but have been forgotten over the decades, all shown in step by step photographed and illustrated tutorials. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. She has 15, blog subscribers and averages 45, unique monthly visitors and, monthly page views. Sew mama sew gertie s new book for better sewing is a fun, new pattern book, featuring sewing patterns that embody author gretchen hirschs fresh take on vintage style. Gerties new book for better sewing, a modern guide to. You can even get a copy of gertie sews jiffy dresses signed. But the mid20th century was also an amazing time for sportswearthink widelegged trousers, playful beach rompers, 50s style shorts, casual dresses, fitted capri pants and.
Gertie s new book for better sewing butterick patterns bra beskrivningar och bilder. When i first made gretchen gertie hirschs spaghetti strap swing dress b6453 i fell in love with the pattern and made a several iterations of it which you can view here, here, and here. See more ideas about dresses, vintage sewing and fashion. Gerties new book for better sewing, a modern guide to couture. In other words, if i already have her first book, is it worth adding the second one to my sewing library other than the fact that the patterns are obviously different.
A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing. Reviews are such a mixed bag, most people seem to love it but there have been people who have noted serious issues with the drafting of the patterns, problems with fit, etc, which is why i keep talking myself out of taking the plunge i dont want to. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. She has a pattern line with butterick and a fabric line with fabric traditions, and teaches sewing around the country and on pbss its sew easy, and. Gretchen teaches sewing in new york city and around the country, is the creator of a new line of sewing patterns from butterick, and the author of gerties new book for better sewing stc. She has a pattern line with butterick and a fabric line with fabric traditions, both sold at joann stores throughout the united states and. But the mid20th century was also an amazing time for sportswear think wide legged trousers, playful beach rompers, 50s style shorts, casual dresses, fitted capri pants and. Oct 11, 2017 patterns by gertie gretchen hirsch and garments made from her patterns including books, butterick and charm patterns. The blog began as a way for readers to follow hirschs progress as she stitched all 14 fashions from the iconic 1950s sewing book vogues new book for better sewing a julie and juliaesque. She has a pattern line with butterick and a fabric line with. All the projects are great, and the layout of the book is really easy to use and navigate. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog for better sewing. Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads, and stitch, and.
She is the creator of gertie s new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Sew mama sew gerties new book for better sewing is a fun, new pattern book, featuring sewing patterns that embody author gretchen hirschs fresh take. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing is a hardworking reference title packed with lessons on couture techniques and customization, as well as an inimitable pattern collection featuring 25 wardrobe essentials and variations inspired by vintage fashion and gerties spirited, modern style. This is the sketch rose in blue, a 100% cotton sateen, available at joann fabric and craft stores. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Starting my independent pattern line charm patterns meant i needed a new online home, and i debated a lot about what to do with this blog. Gerties new book for better sewing is a fun new pattern book, featuring sewing patterns that embody author gretchen hirschs fresh take on vintage style.
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