I tried out a new platform for a live stream yesterday and it was amazing. 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. Nov 05, 20 i made this vintagestyle shirtwaist dress form 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.
I found these sections to be nicely laid out and reasonably informative. I took attendees through all the ins and outs of the new charm patterns preorder for the stanwyck skirt and the hepburn top. 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. I have her first book, gerties new book for better. Chatbook one of the flickr pro perks doesnt have flickr as a photo source. Gretchen gertie hirsch im your friend gertie from gertie s new blog for better sewing. Hello there gertie, found your blog thru a link you left on your parfait dress on flickr and im so glad i followed it. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. Gerties new book for better sewing sewing book club. 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.
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. 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. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogues new book for better. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. A new feature for taking photos directly from flickr for making a. 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. Check out the first episode above, then subscribe to gertie. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing. Gertie s new blog for better sewing what a weekend. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times theres a new blog in town. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better.
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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. Blog by gertie page 9 of 24 international sewing starlet. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogues new book for better sewing. In the first book, hirsch focused on dresses, skirts and evening wear. Hey flickr why give a free chatbook when chatbook does not allow uploads from flickr. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty.
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 gerties sewing at. 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 couturestyle sewing using basic vintage tec. Its the bow neck blouse pattern from gerties new book for better sewing. 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. 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. 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 think your adding a little more coverage made it look much better and probably more comfortable. 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. 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. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times there s a new blog in town. I have her first book, gerties new book for better sewing and although ive only made one pattern from it, it. I wasnt sure what i was going to do with it, and normally.
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. Connect your flickr account to blurb and start your book. 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. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. 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 best patternmaking book ever i love vintage sewing books. 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. Events and workshops gerties california predapper day workshops april 2019 plus book signing. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better sewing. 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 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. I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin. 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.
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. 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. Charming gertie vintage sewing starlet gretchen gertie. 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. 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. 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. To celebrate the publication of gerties new book for better sewing, we whipped up this fun, vintagestyle animated trailer. Gerties book includes her own 14 wardrobe essentials, inspired by the vogue book, and with examples of how to adapt. 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.
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. 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. Posted on december 6, 2019 december 9, 2019 by gertie. 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. Join our patreon for more episodes and exclusive pattern download. Events and workshops announcing the 2020 beacon dressmaking retreats. Ive always emphasized the use of good reference books on this blog, and thats what this will be. 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. 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. 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. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gertie s new book 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. Im thrilled to be publishing this new and updated lamour dress that.
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. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, an in demand sewing teacher and creatorwriter of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing at. 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 passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs 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. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Buy the hardcover book gerties new book for better sewing. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing sewing book club sew. 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. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Gertie s book includes her own 14 wardrobe essentials, inspired by the vogue book, and with examples of how to adapt. As it happens, ive been looking for a good photobook service lately. Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads, and stitch, and on. 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. The fabric is a quilting cotton that i bought at joanns quite a while ago.
Gretchen gertie hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gerties. Jul 24, 20 gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. 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. I received a copy ive been able to thumb through and there s one to giveaway to you too. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on.
An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. 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. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. The tutorials and the flickr group will still be there for you for support. After months of planning, my first sewing retreat was a complete success. 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. Please consider subscribing if you would like to support our free sewing education and also receive killer exclusive content.
To create photo books with blurb, connect your flickr account and browse. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. Gretchen gertie hirsch im your friend gertie from gerties new blog for better sewing. First up were two patterns id worked with before butterick 63, and the pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing.
Schnitt fur schnitt zur selbst genahten kollektion. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. I look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again. Thank you all so much for your willingness to learn about this new venture and to give us your feedback. 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.
Gerties new fashion sketchbook journals and books ray. 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. 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 end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top. You can easily import your photostream and albums into the book layout. Gerties new book for better sewing miss maddy sews. Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads, and stitch, and. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques stc craft, melanie falick books, 2012. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. 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.
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