In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. Gertie sews vintage casual is gretchen hirschs followup to gerties new book for better sewing. 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. Sewing gerties day dress from her ultimate dressbook. 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. All the projects are great, and the layout of the book is really easy to use and navigate. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogues new book for better sewing. This tiki dress was very much an impulsive must make it now sort of. The blog began as a way for readers to follow gretchens progress as she made her way through all fourteen fashions from her favourite 1950s sewing book, vogues new book for better sewing a julie and. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch from boffins books in perth, australia. 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.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. 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 great. Each blog post introduces a new series of the quilt. 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. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog fo. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen.
The lessons in the beginning of the book provide the foundation to create versatile dresses, skirts, and blouses. This book is aimed at beginners or people who want dresses that are quick and easy to make. Get free shipping on gerties ultimate dress book by gretchen hirsch, from. First up were two patterns id worked with before butterick 63, and the pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage tec. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content.
I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. A modern guide to couture style sewing using basic vintage techniques has the look of being only suitable for. Hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs. 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. Buy gertie sews vintage casual by gretchen hirsch from waterstones today. My first book, gerties new book for better sewing, is now out from stc craftmelanie falick books, an imprint of abrams. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. Its called gerties ultimate dress book, and its pretty wow. 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. The book is a beautifully illustrated, easy to follow, inspiring and just a joy to use. If you want to recreate this dress you need to be able to sew a straight seam and how to insert an invisible zipper. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch, sun young.
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. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times theres a new blog in town. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. Buy a discounted hardcover of gerties new book for better sewing online from australias leading online bookstore. Gertie became widely known through her original blog gerties blog for better sewing based on the vogue new book for better sewing and her search for all of the sewing patterns referred to in the book. And if you have a little experience you can make one in. 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. Also look for my line patterns by gertie from butterick. The pattern is from the gertie new book for better sewing.
One of my favorite features on this new skirt design is the huge pockets that wrap. Presents lessons on sewing and customization techniques that can be used to create and enhance a vintage wardrobe, covering such topics as sizing. As i mentioned in my recent sewing plans post, one of my new patterns is butterick 5895. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Blog by gertie page 2 of 24 international sewing starlet. Gertie is always fun and charmingive had the pleasure of meeting her at local nyc sewing events and at the craft and hobby association trade show during the release of her first book, gerties new book for better sewingand im delighted to report that her new show feels just as warm and approachable as she does in person. 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. 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 stc craft, melanie falick books, 2012. Get free shipping on gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch, from. This is a standard security test that we use to prevent spammers from sending automated requests. Now she designs for butterick patterns, has her own pattern line charm patterns and designs fabric for michael miller. I think you could basically hand this book to someone who knows little or nothing about sewing and they should be to get through it fairly well.
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. Butterick patterns misses top and jeans sewing templates size for sale online first off, the winner of the book giveaway is clipped curves. Im sure most, if not all of you, know about gerties new blog for better sewing and so you already know that her book, gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Sometimes not all items in your order are available for shipment. Gertie sews vintage casual by gretchen hirsch waterstones. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch. Gerties new book for better sewing news ray stitch. 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. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing. Gretchen gertie hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gerties new fashion sketchbook. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
To celebrate the publication of gerties new book for better sewing, we whipped up this fun, vintagestyle animated trailer. The popular sewing blogger and author follows up her crowdpleasing gerties new book for better sewing with an essential collection of dressmaking techniques and 23 patterns for making frocks for a variety of occasions. I have her first book, gerties new book for better. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. 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. And it has good instructions for my mostused alteration. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better. The dj is also in very good condition and is wrapped in a brodart sleeve. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, an in demand sewing teacher and creatorwriter of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4. She is the creator of gerties new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing miss maddy sews. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog 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. Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads, and stitch, and. Published april 4, 2016 this tiki dress is the most immediately satisfying make of the year. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses.
Gerties new book for better sewing, a modern guide to couture. But you will do well enough to just choose the recommended size in gerties book if you are just starting out. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. Buy the hardcover book 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. The moment it left my sewing machine, i knew it was a winner. 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.
I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. Vogues new book for better sewing vogue pattern service on. In the first book, hirsch focused on dresses, skirts and evening wear. I look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism.