The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. I doubt theres anyone in internet sewing land who doesnt know and adore gertie. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. 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. Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns. The pattern is the shirtwaist dress from gerties new book for better sewing. I thought stupidly that i could cut a smallerthanusual size because of the rows of elastic shirring in the back, thinking it would give me flexibility for a large bust but still give me a nice, snug.
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. Gerties new book for better sewing sewing book club if you arent a gertie fan, aka gretchen hirsch, you will be after reading gerties new book for better sewing. The book is filled with tips and tricks for perfecting sewing techniques, patternmaking, and creating a perfect fit, making it a welcome. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. The giveaway for my 6 month blogiversary is now over and the winner of gerties book for better sewing is. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques stc craft, melanie. This is the third dress i have made from that book. I love the patterns in gerties new book for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing, a modern guide to couture. See more ideas about sewing, joann fabrics and online craft store.
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 by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. As an extension of her blog, this book starts off with all the key skills needed to make the perfect garment. 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. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better. I have emailed jen and she has 72 hours to respond, so if that is you go check your email. I intend to knit a cardi to replace this one as i love the colour, but im such a slow knitter, this will probably be string by the time im done. Writing her sewing blog was the start of a whole new, exciting, multifaceted career. A day in the life of gretchen hirsch gerties new blog for better sewing.
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Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. Gerties shirtwaist dress with hacks with my hands dream. I have my eye on the bowtied blouse as a first project to make. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch. Gerties new book for better sewing sewing book club. The whole book has, in fact, been divided into two parts. 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 adore gerties blog and would love to read her new book. It quickly became a place for hirsch to share tutorials and lively posts about sewing as it relates to fashion. 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. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. 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, 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 is a fun, new pattern book, featuring sewing patterns that embody author gretchen hirschs fresh take on vintage style. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to. See more ideas about sewing, vintage sewing and dressmaking. Searching for a sewing book as a beginner can be a big task.
The hardcover of the gerties 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. All of them are flattering and perfect for my body type. Sewing books for beginners gerties new book for better. I found gretchens blog not that long ago and fell in love with her tongueincheek writing, clear explanations on to me mysterious couture techniques, and retro aesthetics.
The clothes from the 40s and 50s always have such attention to beautiful details, something i hope to learn from gerties book. These chapters include how to sew retro, prepping, essential. The first one was her wiggle dress and the second one was the shirtwaist dress. A day in the life of gretchen hirsch gerties new blog. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing at.
But if your beginner sewing aspirations are about retro clothing, this book. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of. 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. 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. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times theres a new blog in town.
A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun. Posted on december 6, 2019 december 9, 2019 by gertie. 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 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. This is a standard security test that we use to prevent spammers from sending automated requests. 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. Gerties ultimate dress book gerties new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques.
Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4. I bought gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch some months ago. Gerties new book for better sewing gerties sewing by. 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. 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. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing is a. 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. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail.
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