Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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 fashion sketchbook journals and books ray. Gertie s new blog for better sewing what a weekend. I tried out a new platform for a live stream yesterday and it was amazing.
A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing at. I have her first book, gerties new book for better sewing and although ive only made one pattern from it, it. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times there s a new blog in town. Hey flickr why give a free chatbook when chatbook does not allow uploads from flickr. Join our patreon for more episodes and exclusive pattern download. 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. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Check out the first episode above, then subscribe to gertie. Please consider subscribing if you would like to support our free sewing education and also receive killer exclusive content. 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 greataunt for the skirt. To celebrate the publication of gerties new book for better sewing, we whipped up this fun, vintagestyle animated trailer. 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. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogues new book for better. Gretchen gertie hirsch im your friend gertie from gerties new blog for better sewing. 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. Gretchen gertie hirsch im your friend gertie from gertie s new blog for better sewing.
I have her first book, gerties new book for better. After months of planning, my first sewing retreat was a complete success. 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. 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. Posted on february 8, 2019 march 8, 2019 by gertie. I chose the portrait blouse because it s a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. Nov 05, 20 i made this vintagestyle shirtwaist dress form gerties new book for better sewing. Getting ready to sew, basic dress construction, finishing details, giving the dress structure, techniques for special fabrics, and fitting. 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 new feature for taking photos directly from flickr for making a. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. I found these sections to be nicely laid out and reasonably informative.
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. Schnitt fur schnitt zur selbst genahten kollektion. Gerties book includes her own 14 wardrobe essentials, inspired by the vogue book, and with examples of how to adapt. First up were two patterns id worked with before butterick 63, and the pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing.
A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads, and stitch, and. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. I received a copy ive been able to thumb through and there s one to giveaway to you too.
I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. Buy the hardcover book gerties new book for better sewing. It s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Oct 05, 2012 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.
Blog by gertie page 9 of 24 international sewing starlet. 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. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. 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.
A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. To create photo books with blurb, connect your flickr account and browse. Chatbook one of the flickr pro perks doesnt have flickr as a photo source. 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. Events and workshops gerties california predapper day workshops april 2019 plus book signing. Gerties new book for better sewing miss maddy sews. Jun 27, 2014 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. 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. Events and workshops announcing the 2020 beacon dressmaking retreats. In the first book, hirsch focused on dresses, skirts and evening wear. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, an in demand sewing teacher and creatorwriter of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs.
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. I wasnt sure what i was going to do with it, and normally. Its the bow neck blouse pattern from 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. The best patternmaking book ever i love vintage sewing books. Ive made it before in black rayon blend with big red roses the same fabric i used for the shirtwaist dress from the same book. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times theres a new blog in town. Gerties new book for better sewing sewing book club sew. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Like my bowneck blouse from the same book and made from the same stashed cottonrayon blend fabric, incidentally, i thought i didnt like it as i was finishing it up.
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 look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogues new book for better sewing. Posted on december 6, 2019 december 9, 2019 by gertie. Im thrilled to be publishing this new and updated lamour dress that. Gerties new fashion sketchbook from gretchen hirsch is the perfect sketchbook for fashion design students and dressmakers looking to use realistic figures for their designs. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog for better sewing. Dec 19, 2012 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. 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 gerties sewing. As it happens, ive been looking for a good photobook service lately. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gertie s new book for better sewing. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs.
I took attendees through all the ins and outs of the new charm patterns preorder for the stanwyck skirt and the hepburn top. 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. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to couturestyle sewin g using basic vintage techniques drafting collars excerpted from gerties new book for. Gretchen gertie hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gerties.
A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun. The tentatively titled gerties new book for better sewing will be a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques. 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. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. 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. Charming gertie vintage sewing starlet gretchen gertie. 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. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. The first half of gerties ultimate dress book is composed of what gertie calls skills and is broken down into 6 sections. 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. Gertie s book includes her own 14 wardrobe essentials, inspired by the vogue book, and with examples of how to adapt. 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. 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.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. You can easily import your photostream and albums into the book layout. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. Jul 24, 20 gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. 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. Im making this same dress and im new to sewing, could you possibly lend me some tips as to how you did the pleats in the bust.
A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage tec. Im a beginner at sewing and want to create a business in sewing and i think gerties book will really help me, the inspirational patterns and how she writes is really easy to understand. Hello there gertie, found your blog thru a link you left on your parfait dress on flickr and im so glad i followed it. 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. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing at. Connect your flickr account to blurb and start your book. As always, my choose your own adventure instructions will show you the best techniques for a beautifully fitted and constructed garment while letting you be the mistress of your own sewing destiny. Thank you all so much for your willingness to learn about this new venture and to give us your feedback. 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.
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. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. May 30, 2014 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. Other gerties book better sewing gerties portrait blouse. 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 vogue s new book for better sewing along with tutorials and solid photography. Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads, and stitch, and on. Gerties new book for better sewing sewing book club. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques stc craft, melanie falick books, 2012.
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. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. I think your adding a little more coverage made it look much better and probably more comfortable. Ive always emphasized the use of good reference books on this blog, and thats what this will be. 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. 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. 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.
If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top. 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. 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. Gertie sews vintage casual is gretchen hirschs followup to gerties new book for better sewing. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on.
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