But if your beginner sewing aspirations are about retro clothing, this book. 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. 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. The coat dress, gertie s new book for better sewing. 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. Please consider subscribing if you would like to support our free sewing education and also receive killer exclusive content. Even better is that this service will fund a completely free youtube showso. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times theres a new blog in town. As i mentioned in my recent sewing plans post, one of my new patterns is. The popover dress from my new book gertie sews jiffy dresses has. 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. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times there s a new blog in town. Searching for a sewing book as a beginner can be a big task.
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. Gerties new book for better sewing news ray stitch. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch bok. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogue s new book for better sewing. So i eagerly asked for the new book for my birthday back in november and my lovely boyfriend bought it.
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. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing. Posted on december 6, 2019 december 9, 2019 by gertie. The coat dress, gerties new book for better sewing.
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. This week of me made may has been pretty good i managed 6 me made outfits. It quickly became a place for hirsch to share tutorials and lively posts. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs.
Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch drape drape 3 by hisako. May 22, 2014 posts about gerties new book for better sewing written by amelia wray. 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. My latest was a short little collection of tips aimed at beginner and selftaught sewists. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch, 9781584799917. It quickly became a place for hirsch to share tutorials and lively posts about sewing as it relates to fashion. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of. 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. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Aug 22, 2015 searching for a sewing book as a beginner can be a big task. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. 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.
It s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. 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. None of the outfits it especially exciting or different from things youve seen in weeks one and two day 15. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogues new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch hardback, 2012 at the best online prices at ebay. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing. Plus this means that i can share my lace and sheer fabric sewing tips with you. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. My very own copy of gertie s new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Mar 08, 2016 every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses.
The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. 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. But if your beginner sewing aspirations are about retro clothing, this book will inspire you. 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 you may have already guessed, i used yet another pattern from gerties new book for better sewing. My first book, gerties new book for better sewing, is now out from stc craftmelanie falick books.
Got the pattern, got fabric but need a little help. 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 gretchen hirsch. Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors. Supplies and prep okay, lets get this party started. Events and workshops announcing the 2020 beacon dressmaking retreats. Gerties book includes her own 14 wardrobe essentials, inspired by the vogue book, and with examples of how to adapt. Im a sewing enthusiast in beacon, new york, with a love of all things retro. 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.
You can consult references like my book gertie s ultimate dress book for information on how to line a dress. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. My very own copy of gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Sewing books for beginners gerties new book for better. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Gerties new book for better sewing gerties sewing by. 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 a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques hardcoverspiral september 1, 2012 request to remove gerties full gathered skirt gerties new blog. My pledge was to wear me made things on at least 4 days, so im pretty pleased with 6. 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. This book was a good tutorial, but i found that the patterns that she modeled. It quickly became a place for gretchen to share detailed sewing tutorials and spirited. Charming gertie vintage sewing starlet gretchen 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. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing hirsch, gretchen. Gertie sews vintage casual gertie sews vintage casual melanie falick books dressmaking, arts. 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. 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. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing pdf, gerties new book for better sewing book. And dont forget that all charm pdfs are currently 15% off with the code stayhomeandsew, so you can get the rita blouse pdf on sale. 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. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. Mar 20, 20 gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. 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.
I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. Saw you a few months back on its sew easy and you were demonstrating a curved thin seam on a shear blouse. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog fo.
Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing mccalls patterns. 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. As an extension of her blog, this book starts off with all the key skills needed to make the perfect garment. These chapters include how to sew retro, prepping, essential. My first book, gertie s new book for better sewing, is now out from stc craft melanie falick books, an imprint of abrams. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing is a. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. Plus size sewing with a quirky, pretty and cute twist. 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. 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.
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