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. She writes the blog for better sewing, has her own line of patterns, patterns by gertie, for butterick, as well as having two fantastic books, gerties new book for better sewing, and gertie sews vintage casual. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. 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. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing. I have her first book, gerties new book for better. Gerties new book for better sewing from stc craft melanie falick books on vimeo. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. Shirtwaist dress from gerties book for better sewing from berties new book of sewing, by stc crafts a day of love and friendship and crafts, of course abrams craft i have this pattern. 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. Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads.
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. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors. 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. Gretchen gertie hirsch is raising funds for charm patterns by gertie on kickstarter. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Gerties ultimate dress book gerties new book for better sewing. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments.
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The followup to the popular gertie s new book for better sewing and gertie sews vintage casual, gertie s ultimate dress book is packed with all the information and patterns you could ever need to create a wardrobe filled with stunning vintage frocks. 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. 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 stylemore. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. Oct 05, 2017 it s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog for better sewing.
Buy a discounted hardcover of gertie s new book for better sewing online from australia s leading online bookstore. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Its a double pattern preorder day at charm patterns.
It is a sewing book for those interested in sewing vintage, heavily inspired by the book that started out gerties blog, once upon a time, vogues new book for better sewing from 1952. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch the colette sewing handbook by sarai mitnick how to make sewing patterns by donald h. Oct 24, 2012 gertie s new book for better sewing is a fun new pattern book, featuring sewing patterns that embody author gretchen hirsch s fresh take on vintage style. I bought gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch some months ago. 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. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better. 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. 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 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. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses.
A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage tec. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gretchens book giveaway in honor of gretchen hirschs recent interview with sewstylish, featured in the fall 20 issue, we are giving away a copy of her fabulous book gerties new book for better sewing. 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. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better sewing. She is the creator of gertie s new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. She writes the blog for better sewing, has her own line of patterns, patterns by gertie, for butterick, as well as having two fantastic books, gertie s new book for better sewing, and gertie sews vintage casual. I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin.
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. 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. Sep 24, 2018 i bought gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch some months ago. Those who know my sewing obsessions best know that i love gretchen hirsch.
I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times there s a new blog in town. I adore the flattering, vintageispired patterns that gertie designed for the book, and i cant wait to show off the portrait blouse that i made while. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. Sheets of patterns are in an envelope inside the front cover, each sheet is doubled sided. It s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing.
After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times theres a new blog in town. 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. 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. Gertie s new book for better sewing is a fun, new pattern book, featuring sewing patterns that embody author gretchen hirsch s fresh take on vintage style. The whole book has, in fact, been divided into two parts. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. I was excited when she showed some of the clothes shed made from patterns in the book. Along with the patterns, you have everything you could need in order to make. 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. 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.
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This is the most versatile dress pattern youll ever own. 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 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. I preordered it and got my copy a couple of weeks ago. 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. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Please note that this is a preorder shipping around the end of the month and that you can order either pdf or printed patterns on heavy paper. Charming gertie vintage sewing starlet gretchen gertie. Gerties new book for better sewing mccalls patterns. The coat dress, p194 gerties new book for better sewing. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn.
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