A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques stc craft, melanie falick books, 2012. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Buy the hardcover book gertie s new book for better sewing.
With gertie s new book for better sewing, hirsch brings a unique, fresh and modern spin to the traditional sewing reference title. The followup to the popular gertie s 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. Buy a discounted hardcover of gerties new book for better sewing online from australias leading online bookstore. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. A look at all fourteen styles of vogues new book for better sewing.
The popover dress from my new book gertie sews jiffy dresses has been such a hit that i decided to make a video tutorial to help you alongespecially if youre new to sewing. Oct 24, 2012 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. In the first book, hirsch focused on dresses, skirts and evening wear. The first half of gertie s ultimate dress book is composed of what gertie calls skills and is broken down into 6 sections. The followup to the popular gerties new book for better sewing and gertie. First up were two patterns id worked with before butterick 63, and the pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. Australia post deliveries can be tracked on route with eparcel. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing at. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. I should be cleaning up gerties new book for better sewing. Blog by gertie page 5 of 24 international sewing starlet. Gerties ultimate dress book, a modern guide to sewing fabulous. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun.
Buy books online or in store from australia s premier bookshop. Jul 24, 20 gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Gerties new book for better sewing news ray stitch. I found these sections to be nicely laid out and reasonably informative. Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads, and stitch, and on. Ive made it before in black rayon blend with big red roses the same fabric i used for the shirtwaist dress from the same book. I have also worn this dress quite a number of times this dress has become a firm favourite. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing. Her modern vintage style and easy feminist spirit speak to the millions of makers joining the vibrant 21st century sewing community.
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. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch, sun. 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. 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. Getting ready to sew, basic dress construction, finishing details, giving the dress structure, techniques for special fabrics, and fitting. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch, sun young. The dj is also in very good condition and is wrapped in a brodart sleeve. This post is a look at all fourteen styles featured in vonbbs. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. The fabric is a quilting cotton that i bought at joanns quite a while ago. 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, gretchen hirsch sun.
Blog by gertie page 2 of 24 international sewing starlet. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Vogues new book for better sewing vogue pattern service on. But after reading todays post, youll see how every problem in fashion des. 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 library. Thank you all so much for your willingness to learn about this new venture and to give us your feedback. Join our patreon for more episodes and exclusive pattern download.
Order is sent in one shipment when all items are available. But the mid20th century was also an amazing time for sportswear think wide legged trousers, playful beach rompers, 50s style shorts, casual dresses, fitted capri pants and. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. Gertie s new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Its the bow neck blouse pattern from gertie s new book for better sewing. This time, i had a beautiful white textured cotton from the cloth shop for my shirt, and another fantastic piece of vintage wool from my greataunt for the skirt. The blog began as a way for readers to follow hirschs progress. The projects go from easiest to most difficult, though youll notice ive been jumping around. 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. Booktopia has gerties ultimate dress book, a modern guide to sewing.
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. Sep 16, 2014 gretchen girtie hirsch is the author of gertie s new book for better sewing stc craft, autumn 2012, a passionate seamstress, a soughtafter teacher and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gertie s new book for better sewing. Theres a strong focus on fit, and everyone leaves with a new dress and a customfit basic bodice pattern. In the 50s and 60s, simplicity released their popular line of jiffy sewing patterns, which had minimal pattern pieces and simple constructions, yet were chic enough for fashionconscious customers. I ve been back from my whirlwind australia trip for two weeks, and it was so fabulous that i feel the need to. Charming gertie vintage sewing starlet gretchen gertie.
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. The book begins with all the essential techniques for. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better sewing. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogues new book for better sewing. I have her first book, gertie s new book for better sewing. Gretchen hirsch writes gertie s new blog for better sewing blogforbettersewing. Orders may take up to 1 week longer to arrive to metro areas. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. This is the last post on sewing your dress, everyone.
A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogues new book for better. 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. 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. Please consider subscribing if you would like to support our free sewing education and also receive killer exclusive content. Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. Well, this is something i probably should have posted sooner. 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. 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. 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. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog fo. Gertie sews vintage casual is gretchen hirschs followup to gertie s new book for better sewing. We aim to provide a contemporary online retail experience for the. Some months later i found one of gretchen hirschs earlier books in the same secondhand book shop, so now i also own gerties new book for better sewing.
A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. I am starting with the first half of the book, though. Gertie sews vintage casual 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 second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. First up were two patterns id worked with before butterick 63, and the pencil skirt from gertie s new book for better sewing. Blog by gertie page 3 of 24 international sewing starlet. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Gerties new book for better sewing, a modern guide to couture. I received a copy ive been able to thumb through and theres one to giveaway to you too. I wasnt sure what i was going to do with it, and normally. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gertie s new book for better sewing and creator of gertie s new blog for better sewing. Im a beginner at sewing and want to create a business in sewing and i think gertie s book will really help me, the inspirational patterns and how she writes is really easy to understand. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn.
Theres the ladies who love vintage style clothing, and then the ladies who just. Due to the covid19 pandemic australia post are experiencing delivery delays. 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. 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. 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 gertie s spirited, modern stylemore. Fabric craft qbd books australias premier bookshop. Online books, discount books, ebooks qbd books buy online for better range and value. Buy a discounted hardcover of gerties ultimate dress book online from australias leading online bookstore.
And if you have a little experience you can make one in. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage tec. Gerties new book for better sewing miss maddy sews. Gertie s new book for better sewing from dymocks online bookstore. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times theres a new blog in town. Dec 19, 2012 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. 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 these workshops, i have everyone make the basic bodice and a skirt of their choice from gertie s ultimate dress book. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques. Sep 12, 2012 i cant wait to get into it, but work has really picked up for me lately, so i am afraid gertie s new book for better sewing is on hold. She has her own pattern line with butterick, and teaches fashion design and sewing around america. Sewing gem is an online retail store focussing on high quality yet affordable sewing products. 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. 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 gertie s new book for better sewing. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. Jan 17, 2017 i enjoyed the experience and learnt a lot from the book. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gertie s new book for better sewing 4. This is a standard security test that we use to prevent spammers from sending automated requests.
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