Schnitt fur schnitt zur selbst genahten kollektion. Yes, ive read on another blog in german however the disappointment with. These chapters include how to sew retro, prepping, essential techniques. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top.
Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch. 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. It s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Getting ready to sew, basic dress construction, finishing details, giving the dress structure, techniques for special fabrics, and fitting. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn.
Afrikaans, cestina, dansk, deutsch, english, espanol espana. Im your friend gertie from gerties new blog for better sewing beacon, ny. 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. 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. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing. Vogues new book for better sewing vogue pattern service on. Starting from her blog, gerties new book for better sewing is an extension of more techniques and styles. 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. 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. Vogue s new book for better sewing vogue pattern service on.
Apr 25, 2016 the first half of gerties ultimate dress book is composed of what gertie calls skills and is broken down into 6 sections. 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. 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 look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again. I had wanted to read gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques. Please consider subscribing if you would like to support our free sewing education and also receive killer exclusive content. 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 and juliaesque.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I have her first book, gerties new book for better sewing and although ive only made one pattern from it, it. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Gerties shirtwaist dress with hacks with my hands dream. In the first book, hirsch focused on dresses, skirts and evening wear.
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. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to. 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. Aug 25, 2012 i look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again. The followup to the popular gerties new book for better sewing and gertie. A day in the life of gretchen hirsch gerties new blog for. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4. The book begins with all the essential techniques for. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut.
Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, an in demand sewing teacher and creatorwriter of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Apr 10, 2015 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. I found these sections to be nicely laid out and reasonably informative. Well, this is something i probably should have posted sooner. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques stc craft, melanie falick books, 2012. I really appreciate that each of gerties books contains new information she doesnt just recycle the same text with new patterns and includes lots of tricks and tips on how to get the most out of your sewing practice. The coat dress, p194 gertie s new book for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing gerties sewing by. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog 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 the plunge i dont want to. It isnt perfect, but i liked trying a new technique. All the projects are great, and the layout of the book is really easy to use and navigate. 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. You can still fill out the form to be added to the wait list for any of the retreats. Gerties ultimate dress book by gretchen hirsch boffins books. 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. Gertie s new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch gerties book. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing at. They share fine sewing techniques, unusual fabrics, strange terminology and a whole lot of handstitching.
After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times there s a new blog in town. Gertie s book includes her own 14 wardrobe essentials, inspired by the vogue book, and with examples of how to adapt. Blog by gertie page 9 of 24 international sewing starlet. 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 modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. In this followup to gerties new book for better sewing, gretchen gertie hirsch celebrates the classic casual styles that icons like katharine hepburn, audrey hepburn, and rosie the riveter made famousthink widelegged trousers, fitted capri pants, beach rompers, shorts, knit tops, jeans, and day dresses. 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 sewing and im delighted to report that her new show feels just as warm and approachable as she does in person. Gretchen gertie hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and. Fa gerties new book for better sewing af gretchen hirsch som. This is a standard security test that we use to prevent spammers from sending automated requests. The dj is also in very good condition and is wrapped in a brodart sleeve. Honestly, that is what i do with my boxes of patterns, too. Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors.
In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. A look at all fourteen styles of vogues new book for better. 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. Gertie sews vintage casual by gretchen hirsch waterstones. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. Wanda jacksoninspired fringe dress gerties new blog for better sewing fancy frocks.
A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. 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. Maybe there is a dirndl pattern in your future or a book on or inspired by folk costumes. To celebrate the publication of gerties new book for better sewing, we whipped up this fun, vintagestyle animated trailer. 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 is creating sewing patterns, video, and exclusive. Gerties new book for better sewing giveaway spoonflower. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. Ive decided to start a patreon page for a few reasons. The shirtwaist dress from gerties new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. 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.
A long weekend friday through sunday, 9 am to 5 pm each day devoted to dressmaking techniques in new yorks beautiful hudson. Gertie sews vintage casual is gretchen hirschs followup to gertie s new book for better sewing. I bought gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch some months ago. I tried to blend in with the scenery, wearing the patio dress from my book. I doubt there s anyone in internet sewing land who doesnt know and adore gertie. 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.
Gretchen hirsch developed this book after her blog gertie s 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. Charming gertie vintage sewing starlet gretchen gertie. Please note that this is a preorder shipping around the end of the month and that you can order either pdf or printed patterns on heavy paper. Aug 2, 2016 explore clbreenes board gerties blog for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing coat dress, dresses. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gertie s new book for better sewing.
Mar 08, 20 walk of shame gerties new blog for better sewing. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. Walk of shame gerties new blog for better sewing silver. 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. 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. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. 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. 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. I love gerties new blog for better sewing and i was excited when she. Thank you all so much for your willingness to learn about this new venture and to give us your feedback. 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. I think the most offensive thing about her is her book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book includes the patterns so its a pretty good deal considering how.
As an extension of her blog, this book starts off with all the key skills needed to make the perfect garment. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing mccalls patterns. 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. 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. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Im your friend gertie from gertie s new blog for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch, sun. Gertie sews vintage casual is gretchen hirsch s followup to gertie s new book for better sewing. The dress has a collar which i was a little apprehensive about sewing. The shirtwaist dress from gertie s new book for better sewing my latest dress is the shirtwaist dress from gertie s new book for better sewing. It is actually the first time i have sewn a collar.
Check out the first episode above, then subscribe to gertie. 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. German dressdress neck designsblouse hand designsdress sewing. 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 webs most popular sewing blogs.
Thomas did an apprenticeship in an old style german couture salon. 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. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. I let that level of commitment to a garment overwhelm me, but i really shouldnt have. Gerties new book for better sewing posted on 112917 0.
Jul 24, 20 gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better. Its a double pattern preorder day at charm patterns. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques, by gretchen hirsch aka gertie coat dress shirt dress full bust adjustment plus size sewing vintage closet pretty and cute coat patterns vintage sewing patterns sewing ideas. Gertie s new book for better sewing is a wonderful introduction to the world of. Writing her sewing blog was the start of a whole new, exciting, multifaceted career for this super talented seamstress, so she makes the perfect interviewee for a day in the life. This post is a look at all fourteen styles featured in vonbbs. Schnitt fur schnitt zur selbst genahten kollektion deutsch. A look at all fourteen styles of vogue s new book for better sewing. 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. Gertie s new book for better sewing from dymocks online bookstore. 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.
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