A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing giveaway spoonflower. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to couture style sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch, sun young park available in hardcover on, also read synopsis agretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing. This beautiful illustration of our new princess coat pattern was done by the fabulous. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. The book includes the patterns so its a pretty good deal considering how. 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 hirsch author of gerties new book for better. You may know me as the creator of gertie s new blog for better sewing, the author of five books including gertie sews jiffy dresses, a longtime designer for butterick, a fabric designer, the founder of charm patterns, or as a sewing. 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. The pencil skirt utilizes two of my favorite techniques for snug skirts. I tried to blend in with the scenery, wearing the patio dress from my book. 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. Shirtwaist dress, gertie new book for better sewing. Blog by gertie page 2 of 24 international sewing starlet. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing at. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The coat dress, p194 gertie s new book for better sewing.
Not being too much of a pre 1960s vintage girl gertie was never one of my sewing blog crushes but i was making this with gabby who has all her books. I intend to knit a cardi to replace this one as i love the colour, but im such a slow knitter, this will probably be string by the time im done. Gertie s 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. Im sure most, if not all of you, know about gertie s new blog for better sewing and so you already know that her book, gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times theres a new blog in town. 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. As a little treat to myself, i bought gerties new book for better sewing, which has reams of glorious patterns plus plenty of room for alterations. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4.
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. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. Please be sure to read all the information, as we have had to temporarily change the type of paper we are using its heavy and doublesided, like my book patterns. Gerties new book for better sewing coat dress, dresses. We chose this pattern from her book gerties new book for better sewing, i think a shirtdress is such a wardrobe staple and i really like effect the shirring on this one had plus, trying shirring and making buttonholes, new. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. 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.
Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, an in demand sewing teacher and creatorwriter of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. 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. All the projects are great, and the layout of the book is really easy to use and navigate. Gerties new book for better sewing news ray stitch. An extension of the blog, gertie s 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 gertie s spirited, modern style. The blog began as a way for readers to follow gretchens progress as she made her way through all fourteen fashions from her favourite 1950s sewing book, vogues new book for better sewing a julie and. The shirtwaist dress from gerties new book for better sewing. 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. Gertie s new book for better sewing a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques book. Gerties new book for better sewing book daniel boone. Yes, ive read on another blog in german however the disappointment with.
It is actually the first time i have sewn a collar. Gerties new book for better sewing, a modern guide to. The shirtwaist dress from gertie s new book for better sewing my latest dress is the shirtwaist dress from gertie s new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
Ive been going back and forth in my head for over a year now about whether or not to buy gertie s new book for better sewing. 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. Gertie s new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch gerties book. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. I look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again. It isnt perfect, but i liked trying a new technique.
An extension of the blog, gertie s 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 gertie. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. Gertie is creating sewing patterns, video, and exclusive. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques, by gretchen hirsch aka gertie coat dress shirt dress full bust adjustment plus size sewing vintage closet pretty and cute coat patterns vintage sewing patterns sewing ideas. Buy a discounted hardcover of gertie s new book for better sewing online from australias leading online bookstore. A modern guide to couture style sewing using basic vintage techniques has the look of being only suitable for those with a taste of the vintageesque, its actually wonderful as a stepping off point for all dressmakers, no matter what their style. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. A modern guide to couture style sewing using basic vintage techniques has the look of being only suitable for. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing.
Some of us in the spoonflower office are very into pretty dressesespecially the vintage kindso when we realized this morning that gertie s new book for better sewing, the much anticipated title from talented sewist gretchen hirsch and author of gertie s new blog for better sewing, had finally been released for sale, we snapped up a couple of copies quick. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. The dress has a collar which i was a little apprehensive about sewing. I received a copy ive been able to thumb through and theres one to giveaway to you too.
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From the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs, gretchen hirsch, comes gerties new book for better sewing stc craft a melanie falick book 2012. And if you have a little experience you can make one in. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors. Booktopia has gertie s new book for better sewing, a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch.
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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. The popover dress from my new book gertie sews jiffy dresses has been such a hit that i decided to make a video tutorial to help you alongespecially if youre new to sewing. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. I had wanted to read gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen. The lessons in the beginning of the book provide the foundation to create versatile dresses, skirts, and blouses. The blog began as a way for readers to follow gretchens progress as she. Gerties new book for better sewing mccalls patterns. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch. Starting from her blog, gerties new book for better sewing is an extension of more techniques and styles. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content.
A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun. 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. It is a sewing book for those interested in sewing vintage, heavily inspired by the book that started out gertie s blog, once upon a time, vogues new book for better sewing from 1952. I love gerties new blog for better sewing and i was excited when she. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing is a hardworking reference title packed with lessons on couture techniques and. Im your friend gertie from gerties new blog for better sewing beacon, ny. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin.
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