Gertie's new dress book for better sewing patterns

In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. Gretchen hirsh has made the art of the vintage dress available in her new book. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. So i eagerly asked for the new book for my birthday back in november and my lovely boyfriend bought it. I received a copy ive been able to thumb through and there s one to giveaway to you too. 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.

The whole book has, in fact, been divided into two parts. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Apr 10, 2015 i have her first book, gerties new book for better sewing and although ive only made one pattern from it, it is a great resource for information about fabric, fitting and how to alter patterns to make variations and lots of other things. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. 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. Aug 25, 2012 i look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again. I love this bodice much more than the classes pattern. Ill be doing some posts with more details on the patterns and designs, but for now i just wanted. The patterns span from a basic full circle skirt through to pencil with variations such as the delicious scalloped waist, a number of fitted dresses and tailored coats. I adore the flattering, vintageispired patterns that gertie designed for the book.

This unforgettable vintage stunner is perfect for summer parties and socials. 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. Mar 08, 2016 every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. Gerties shirtwaist dress with hacks with my hands dream. She teaches sewing classes and contributesto many sewing publications. 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. I was excited when she showed some of the clothes shed made from patterns in the book. Gretchen gertie hirsch is the author of gertie s new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gertie s new fashion sketchbook. Gerties new book for better sewing mccalls patterns.

Gerties new book for better sewing coat dress, dresses. She has 15,000 blog subscribers and averages 45,000 unique monthly visitors and 350,000 monthly page views. May 30, 2014 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. Wear your favorite dress and enjoy a couple hours of socializing and sewing talk. Gretchen hirsch is the sewing mastermind behind gerties new blog for better sewing blogforbettersewing. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing.

Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch drape drape 3 by. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog for better sewing. Ive noticed that many of the patterns the author designed for butterick only go up. 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 news ray stitch.

I love gertie s new blog for better sewing and i was excited when she announced that she was writing a sewing book. Mccunn generation t by megan nicolay the party dress book by. It s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Sep 05, 2012 some of us in the spoonflower office are very into pretty dressesespecially the vintage kindso when we realized this morning that gerties new book for better sewing, the much anticipated title from talented sewist gretchen hirsch and author of gerties new blog for better sewing, had finally been released for sale, we snapped up a couple of copies quick. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. 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. These are classic, mainly 1950s styles that gertie is known for wearing, inspired by vogue s new book for better sewing the book which her blog focused on in the beginning. 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. Jan 21, 2016 i just got my copy of gertie s ultimate dress book and i couldnt wait to share a few pages with you. 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. Projects range from a pencil skirt and portrait blouse to a wiggle dress and suit jacket. 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.

Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to. She is the creator of gertie s new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors. Gerties new book for better sewing from stc craft melanie falick books on vimeo. Gerties ultimate dress book basic bodice fitting duration. The book includes 10 printed patterns that allow you to make up to 25 different vintageinspired wardrobe essentials. You can even get a copy of gertie sews jiffy dresses signed. 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. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing. It s such an exciting day when the postman brings that first copy. I tried out a new platform for a live stream yesterday and it was amazing. 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. The choose your own adventure style of instructions lets you decide how youll finish your dressneckline facing, allinone facing, partial lining, or full lining. The coat dress, p194 gertie s new book for better sewing.

I hope you are all enjoying a relaxing day and that all your sewing fantasies come true in 2020. 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. Im itching to make, including the sultry sheath, wiggle dress and shirt dress. Sep 24, 2018 i bought gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch some months ago. She has a pattern line with butterick and a fabric line with. Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. Charming gertie vintage sewing starlet gretchen gertie. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses.

I preordered it and got my copy a couple of weeks ago. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Like my other books, it was illustrated by sun young park. 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. I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin. She is the creator of gerties new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. 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. All of the projects are modelled by charming gertie, who has the proportions.

Gerties new book for better sewing giveaway spoonflower. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. This is my biggest book yet and i practically sewed my little fingers off making all the dresses. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. This vintageinspired design has two bodices, three skirts, six sleeve styles, and two collars, giving you 72 dress designs in one package. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. If you ever use vintage patterns or shop for vintage or retroy clothes, youll love this. I love gertie s suggestions on style and technique. Timeless patterns are shared to give you the inside info and techniques for making 23 vintage dresses. 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, it s actually wonderful as a stepping off point for all dressmakers, no matter what their style.