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. Then check out my patreon for exclusive videos and downloads, and visit the charm patterns site for vintage glam patterns in sizes us 220 with. Charm patterns by gertie by gretchen gertie hirsch. It is a sewing book for those interested in sewing vintage, heavily inspired by the book that started out gerties blog, once upon a time, vogues new book for better sewing from 1952. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn.
In the first book, hirsch focused on dresses, skirts and evening wear. Ive been having so much trouble getting a good fit lately. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing from stc craft melanie falick books on vimeo. You can even get a copy of gertie sews jiffy dresses signed. The lessons in the beginning of the book provide the foundation to create versatile dresses, skirts, and blouses. 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. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. Gerties new book for better sewing gerties sewing by. Sew mama sew gerties new book for better sewing is a fun, new pattern book, featuring sewing patterns that embody author. Gerties new book for better sewing, a modern guide to. 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. Honestly, that is what i do with my boxes of patterns, too.
The first half of gerties ultimate dress book is composed of what gertie calls skills and is broken down into 6 sections. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. She has a pattern line with butterick and a fabric line with fabric traditions, both sold at joann stores throughout the united states and australia. She is the creator of gertie s new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. There are 23 vintageinspired dresses for daywear and parties and an introduction with tutorials on how to sew and choose fabrics. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. The book begins with all the essential techniques for. Gretchen gertie hirsch is the author of gertie s new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gertie s new fashion sketchbook. 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. See more ideas about sewing, vintage sewing and sewing tutorials.
I love gerties new blog for better sewing and i was excited when she announced that she was writing a sewing book. Gertie sews vintage casual is gretchen hirschs followup to gerties new book for better sewing. 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. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. Anyway, the first part of the book is wonderful, the information for sewing the patterns is ok, but the patterns present a few problems.
The rest of the book is dedicated to helping sewers learn about cutting patterns, sewing seams, binding edges, gathering fabric, installing zippers and eyelets, and other essential sewing skills. Gertie s ultimate dress book is gretchen hirschs third book and this one focuses on dresses plus all the techniques and skills needed for dressmaking. 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. Gretchen gertie hirsch is raising funds for charm patterns by gertie on kickstarter. Its understandable i liked it i think its a good beginning guide for drafting patterns and a reference too if you want to refresh your sewing knowledge i really thank the man who wrote this book gave me really good understanding of how to draft patterns in an easy way and some good tips in sewing too. Getting ready to sew, basic dress construction, finishing details, giving the dress structure, techniques for special fabrics, and fitting.
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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Wear your favorite dress and enjoy a couple hours of socializing and sewing talk. Each of the 15 skills you can learn has its own accompanying project to help you hone your technique for example a quick zip pouch for the zippers. 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. A modern guide to amazing vintage sewing book with patterns so great i need this. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. Gerties shirtwaist dress with hacks with my hands dream. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing.
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. Released today, we know this is a dressmaking book a lot of you have been waiting for. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog for better sewing. Its a book that not only has gorgeous vintage inspired patterns, it also teaches a great number of sewing techniques that can be used to make vintage style garments. 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. 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 craft, fall 2012 sewist writer blogger teacher patternmaker influencer. I bought gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch some months ago. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams.
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. Then check out my patreon for exclusive videos and downloads, and visit the charm patterns site for vintage glam patterns in sizes us 220 with separate ah cup sizes. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. 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. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Although many of the patterns were inspired by vogues new book for better sewing, gerties added touch gives these pieces a vintage and couture look. All the projects are great, and the layout of the book is really easy to use and navigate. The book includes 10 printed patterns that allow you to make up to. I was excited when she showed some of the clothes shed made from patterns in the book. I preordered it and got my copy a couple of weeks ago. Gerties new book for better sewing posted on 112917 0. 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 craft, fall 2012 sewist writer blogger teacher pattern maker influencer.
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