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