Gertie s new book for better sewing

Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. 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. Gerties new blog for better sewing sewing alterations. 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, nora roberts macgregors free ebooks, gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. May 30, 2014 an ensemble from gerties new book for better sewing march 5, 20 11 comments i swear, you wait weeks for a project and then two come at once my first two projects of the year are the blouse and pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing. 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. 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. 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.

Sep 23, 20 the lessons in the beginning of the book provide the foundation to create versatile dresses, skirts, and blouses. Jan 10, 20 look what arrived in the mail yesterday. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better sewing. Gretchen hirsch writes gertie s new blog for better sewing and teaches sewing in new york city, around the country, on pbss it s sew easy, and on.

This is the sketch rose in blue, a 100% cotton sateen, available at joann fabric and craft stores. I have my eye on the bowtied blouse as a first project to make. 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. I particularly love these illustrations, done by sun young park. Buy a discounted hardcover of gertie s new book for better sewing online from australias leading online bookstore. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing.

I have emailed jen and she has 72 hours to respond, so if that is you go check your email. Oct 6, 2017 look what arrived in the mail yesterday. 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. Shirtwaist dress, gertie new book for better sewing this is me playing catch up with a make thats a few months old. 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. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors. My very own copy of gertie s new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. The blog began as a way for readers to follow hirsch s progress as she stitched all 14 fashions from the iconic 1950s sewing book vogue s new book for better. Aug 28, 20 the giveaway for my 6 month blogiversary is now over and the winner of gerties book for better sewing is. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. Im so happy to finally showcase this sateen from my spring collection. 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. I had a lot of fun doing a giveaway, i think read more.

Shirtwaist dress, gertie new book for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing giveaway spoonflower. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail.

You can even get a copy of gertie sews jiffy dresses signed. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing couture fashion. 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. I bought gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch some months ago. Wear your favorite dress and enjoy a couple hours of socializing and sewing talk. She teaches sewing classes and contributesto many sewing publications. Aug 25, 2012 in the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. Blog by gertie page 2 of 24 international sewing starlet.

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 clothes from the 40s and 50s always have such attention to beautiful details, something i hope to learn from gertie s book. She began the blog to share her experiences while making all the patterns in the 1952 book. Gerties new book for better sewing, a modern guide to. Gerties new book for better sewing pdf, gertie s new book for better sewing book. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times theres a new blog in town. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top. 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. Fourth some of the patterns seem like theyre not just inspired by vogues new book for better sewing, but that they are the exact same vogue patterns that have been made larger and then multisized. 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. 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. She has 15,000 blog subscribers and averages 45,000 unique monthly visitors and 350,000 monthly page views. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch. This is one of the dresses my mom helped me cut out a few months ago, and i finally got around to sewing it up.

Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4. Ive been following gretchens blog gertie s new blog for better sewing since soon after she started it in 2009. It s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content.

About the author gretchen hirsch writes gerties new blog for better sewing and teaches sewing in new york city, around the country, on pbs s its sew easy, and on. She has gained tens of thousands of followers on her blog gertie s blog for better sewing. Buy a cheap copy of gerties new book for better sewing. Sep 01, 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. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewingis 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. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of.

I chose the portrait blouse because it s a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. Gerties new book for better sewing news ray stitch. Gertie s new book for better sewing a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing 9781584799917 by hirsch, gretchen and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. I adore gertie s blog and would love to read her new book.

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The lessons in the beginning of the book provide the foundation to create versatile dresses, skirts, and blouses. I dread to think how many late nights gertie must have pulled to write it all. Gerties new book for better sewing 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. I look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again.

In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. Through its success, she has released several sewing guides including gertie s ultimate dress book, gertie sews vintage casual, and gertie s new book for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing tilly and the buttons. Ive always emphasized the use of good reference books on this blog, and thats what this will be. Page 1 of 1 start over page 1 of 1 this shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Gerties shirtwaist dress with hacks with my hands dream. Booktopia has gertie s new book for better sewing, a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Pdf download gerties new book for better sewing free. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing gerties sewing by.

Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better. Aug 27, 2010 the tentatively titled gerties new book for better sewing will be a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. You may know me as the creator of gertie s new blog for better sewing, the author of five books including gertie sews jiffy dresses, a longtime designer for butterick, a fabric designer, the founder of charm patterns, or as a sewing teacher, both in real life and on youtube. 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. Vintagestyle is so very much about your personal preference in terms of. 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 blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. The focus of the book is vintagestyle sewing, including specialist. 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. 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 hirsch bio, facts, family famous birthdays. 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. 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. 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. Some of us in the spoonflower office are very into pretty dressesespecially the vintage kindso when we realized this morning that gertie s new book for better sewing, the much anticipated title from talented sewist gretchen hirsch and author of gertie s new blog for better sewing, had finally been released for sale, we snapped up a couple of copies quick. See more ideas about sewing, joann fabrics and online craft store. I recently wore it out to a nigerian musical wakaa and the amount of african wax print outfits on show made me release that my stashwardrobe is not yet complete without some more of these gorgeous fabrics. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch bok. A muchanticipated followup to gertie s new book for better sewing featuring modern updates of the sportswear styles of the 1940s and 1950s, plus an illustrated to guide to all of the techniques needed to create them todayfrom one of the most popular an. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing is a hardworking reference title packed with lessons on couture techniques and.