This book was a good tutorial, but i found that the patterns that she modeled. I couldnt resist getting my friend martha, who designed this blogs header and logo, to make me a rosie the riveterstyle poster as well as taking some snaps of the dress for me. 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. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing is a. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. So i eagerly asked for the new book for my birthday back in november and my lovely boyfriend bought it. Starting from her blog, gerties new book for better sewing is an extension of more techniques and styles. 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 hirschs progress as she stitched all 14 fashions from the iconic 1950s sewing book vogues new book for better. 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 teacher, and the.
Gerties new book for better sewing hirsch, gretchen. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. My very own copy of gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Im a sewing enthusiast in beacon, new york, with a love of all things retro. Mar 08, 2016 every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Plus size sewing with a quirky, pretty and cute twist. Plus this means that i can share my lace and sheer fabric sewing tips with you. May 22, 2014 posts about gerties new book for better sewing written by amelia wray. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing. It quickly became a place for hirsch to share tutorials and lively posts about sewing as it relates to fashion. Gertie sews vintage casual gertie sews vintage casual melanie falick books dressmaking, arts. These chapters include how to sew retro, prepping, essential.
Sep 23, 20 known for her sewing tutorials with a vintage twist, gretchen gertie hirsch covers key techniques and tips in her book gerties new book for better sewing stc craft, 2012. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times there s a new blog in town. Gerties new book for better sewing news ray stitch. Oct 05, 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. My latest was a short little collection of tips aimed at beginner and selftaught sewists.
It quickly became a place for gretchen to share detailed sewing tutorials and spirited. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch hardback, 2012 at the best online prices at ebay. 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 web s most popular sewing blogs. Gerties new book for better sewing pdf, gerties new book for better sewing book. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of. My first book, gertie s new book for better sewing, is now out from stc craft melanie falick books, an imprint of abrams. My very own copy of gertie s new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch.
Mar 20, 20 gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. It quickly became a place for hirsch to share tutorials and lively posts. Gretchen hirsch developed this book after her blog gerties new blog for better sewing was a hit she had posted her progress of the 14 styles in vogues new book for better sewing along with tutorials and solid photography. Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Where can i find your sewalomg of your vintage winter coat. My pledge was to wear me made things on at least 4 days, so im pretty pleased with 6. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch, 9781584799917. But if your beginner sewing aspirations are about retro clothing, this book. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times theres a new blog in town.
The popover dress from my new book gertie sews jiffy dresses has. As you may have already guessed, i used yet another pattern from gerties new book for better sewing. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. You can consult references like my book gertie s ultimate dress book for information on how to line a dress. 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 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. Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. Gerties book includes her own 14 wardrobe essentials, inspired by the vogue book, and with examples of how to adapt.
Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. None of the outfits it especially exciting or different from things youve seen in weeks one and two day 15. This week of me made may has been pretty good i managed 6 me made outfits. 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.
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. Searching for a sewing book as a beginner can be a big task. Posted on december 6, 2019 december 9, 2019 by gertie. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing. 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 couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques, by gretchen hirsch aka gertie look what arrived in the mail yesterday. Gerties new book for better sewing gerties sewing by.
Even better is that this service will fund a completely free youtube showso. This site is all about tutorials, tips, inspiration, and lots of spirited discussion about sewing as it relates to fashion history, pop culture, body image, and gender. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Events and workshops announcing the 2020 beacon dressmaking retreats. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. 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. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. See more ideas about sewing, sewing hacks and sewing tutorials. I look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better.
Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. Supplies and prep okay, lets get this party started. 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. Got the pattern, got fabric but need a little help. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques hardcoverspiral september 1, 2012 request to remove gerties full gathered skirt gerties new blog. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. Gerties new book for better sewing mccalls patterns. But if your beginner sewing aspirations are about retro clothing, this book will inspire you. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogue s new book for better sewing. The coat dress, gerties new book for better sewing. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog fo. It s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better 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 spirited, modern style. Saw you a few months back on its sew easy and you were demonstrating a curved thin seam on a shear blouse. Charming gertie vintage sewing starlet gretchen gertie. Known for her sewing tutorials with a vintage twist, gretchen gertie hirsch covers key techniques and tips in her book gerties new book for better sewing stc craft, 2012. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch bok.
As i mentioned in my recent sewing plans post, one of my new patterns is. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch. 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. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogues new book for better sewing. My first book, gerties new book for better sewing, is now out from stc craftmelanie falick books. 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. 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. Please consider subscribing if you would like to support our free sewing education and also receive killer exclusive content. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at. 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.
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