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. 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. Im so happy to finally showcase this sateen from my spring collection. 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 eveningwear. Throughout its long history, home dressmaking has been a formative experience in the lives of millions of women. Wear your favorite dress and enjoy a couple hours of socializing and sewing talk. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments.
Join the patreon to get the expansion pattern pieces and exclusive video showing you how to make this design. 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. Make offer book ethnic patterns techniques inspirations illustrated needlework vintage sewing with nancy. 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. Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. This project is great for beginners since you learn a lot of foundational skills for vintage style sewing, like the lapped zipper. 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. 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. She is the creator of gerties new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog 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. She teaches sewing classes and contributesto many sewing publications. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better sewing.
In the first book, hirsch focused on dresses, skirts and evening wear. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles 5 out of 5 stars 5 product ratings 5 product ratings gertie s ultimate dress book. 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. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. That pattern was and still is the quintessential day dress for me. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. Gertie sews vintage casual is gretchen hirschs followup to gertie s new book for better sewing. 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. Gretchen gertie hirsch is raising funds for charm patterns by gertie on kickstarter. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better.
It is also a stylish, spirited pattern book featuring 14 customisable wardrobe. It quickly became a place for hirsch to share tutorials and lively posts about sewing as it relates to fashion history, pop culture, body image, and gender. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch, 9781584799917, available. You can even get a copy of gertie sews jiffy dresses signed. 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. Have any of you purchased the book or looked through a copy of it. Gerties new book for better sewing, a modern guide to. 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. 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.
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. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. This project is an expansion on the charm patterns princess coat. 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. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. 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. Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads, and stitch, and.
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 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. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. 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. Buy a discounted hardcover of gerties new book for better sewing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. 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.
Gertie s new book for better sewing from stc craft melanie falick books on vimeo. See more ideas about sewing patterns, sewing and dressmaking. Charm patterns is a new indie line from international sewing starlet gretchen gertie hirsch. All the projects are great, and the layout of the book is really easy to use and navigate. Oct 11, 2017 patterns by gertie gretchen hirsch and garments made from her patterns including books, butterick and charm patterns. I look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing.
A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques. Gertie sews vintage casual sewing discussion topic. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties. 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. She has a pattern line with butterick and a fabric line with fabric traditions, both sold at joann stores throughout the united states and. 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. The book includes 10 printed patterns that allow you to make up to 25. She is the creator of gertie s new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. The book includes 10 printed patterns that allow you to make up to 25 different vintageinspired wardrobe essentials. Charm patterns by gertie by gretchen gertie hirsch. See more ideas about dresses, vintage sewing and fashion. 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 book begins with all the essential techniques for dressmaking and includes.
Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. Im thrilled to be publishing this new and updated lamour dress that reflects our journey at charm patterns. 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. She has a pattern line with butterick and a fabric line with. 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. Oct 01, 2014 gertie sews vintage casual is gretchen hirschs followup to gertie s new book for better sewing. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. Gretchen gertie hirsch is the author of gertie s new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gertie s new fashion sketchbook. 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 blog for better sewing sewing alterations. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top.
Gerties new book for better sewing butterick patterns bra beskrivningar och bilder. 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. My book is making its way into your homes, and now another big arrival. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. 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. 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. I became friends with the folks at butterickmccallsvogue earlier this year after they featured my blog in vogue patterns magazine. Oct 24, 2012 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. 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. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles 5 out of 5 stars 5 product ratings 5 product ratings gerties ultimate dress. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing.
Gerties new book for better sewing from stc craft melanie falick books on vimeo. I havent uttered a peep about this, and its been quite difficult. See more ideas about sewing, joann fabrics and online craft store. Gerties new book for better sewing gerties sewing by. Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. If you love a retro pattern, then this book is the one for you. This is the sketch rose in blue, a 100% cotton sateen, available at joann fabric and craft stores. Join our patreon for more episodes and exclusive pattern download. 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. 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 by gretchen hirsch the colette sewing handbook by sarai mitnick how to make sewing patterns by donald h. How does it compare to gerties book for better sewing.
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