My latest was a short little collection of tips aimed at beginner and selftaught sewists. 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. I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish. 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. Just a little something to tide you over until later this month when ill be releasing an hour long tutorial on making a brand new charm pattern. Sue gave me this pattern last year during the spring sewing swap and ive been saving it for just the. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun. 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. The pencil skirt utilizes two of my favorite techniques for snug skirts.
An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing news ray stitch. I should probably start thinking about my ukulele outfit now, just in case i ever play in public. All the projects are great, and the layout of the book is really easy to use and navigate. 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.
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. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous 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, its actually wonderful as a stepping off point for all dressmakers, no matter what their style. Gertie hirsch, creater of the popular blog gerties new blog for. 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.
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. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogues new book for better sewing. The whole book has, in fact, been divided into two parts. Gerties shirtwaist dress with hacks with my hands dream.
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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Nationallyknown sewing expert gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate. I think your new butterick blouse would be a great foundation for a casual ukulele look.
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 is every bit as practical as it is pretty. 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. 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. Sue gave me this pattern last year during the spring sewing swap and ive. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. I look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again.
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Gretchen gertie hirsch is the author of gertie s new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gertie s new fashion sketchbook. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to. 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. 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. 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. 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. The dj is also in very good condition and is wrapped in a brodart sleeve.
Gerties new book for better sewing gerties sewing by. For gerties new fashion sketchbook, gretchen hirsch teamed up with illustrator sun young park to reinvent traditional figure templatesknown as croquis. 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. Vogues new book for better sewing vogue pattern service on. She has a pattern line with butterick and a fabric line with fabric traditions. 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.
In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. I love that joan holloways accordion dress could fill in for a ukulele dress too. 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. Indispensable figure templates for bodypositive design readers. Impressed you love your niece so much and are still posting at all while on vacay. 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. Her book, gerties new book for better sewing, a modern guide to. The lessons in the beginning of the book provide the foundation to create versatile dresses, skirts, and blouses.
Join our patreon for more episodes and exclusive pattern download. 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. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. Ive always emphasized the use of good reference books on this blog, and thats what this will be. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism.
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