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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. I took a little time offoff from sewing, and off from blogging, off from reading blogs about sewing or anything, really. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Sep 24, 2018 i bought gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch some months ago. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. The coat dress, p194 gertie s 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 for better sewing a. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing.
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The whole book has, in fact, been divided into two parts. I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin. Some of us in the spoonflower office are very into pretty dressesespecially the vintage kindso when we realized this morning that gerties new book for better sewing, the much anticipated title from talented sewist gretchen hirsch and author of gerties new blog for better sewing, had finally been released for sale, we snapped up a couple of copies quick. 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.
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Buy a cheap copy of gerties new book for better sewing. Sep 05, 2012 some of us in the spoonflower office are very into pretty dressesespecially the vintage kindso when we realized this morning that gerties new book for better sewing, the much anticipated title from talented sewist gretchen hirsch and author of gerties new blog for better sewing, had finally been released for sale, we snapped up a couple of copies quick. The coat dress, p194 gerties new book for better sewing. As an extension of her blog, this book starts off with all the key skills needed to make the perfect garment. I have emailed jen and she has 72 hours to respond, so if that is you go check your email. 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. 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. 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 couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs.
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Gerties shirtwaist dress with hacks with my hands dream. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch bok. She is the creator of gerties new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing. Gerties 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. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog for better sewing. The focus of the book is vintagestyle sewing, including specialist. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty.
I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties 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 spirited, modern style. This week of me made may has been pretty good i managed 6 me made outfits. Sep 23, 20 the lessons in the beginning of the book provide the foundation to create versatile dresses, skirts, and blouses. 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.
Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top. Dec 18, 2012 your sewing habits can often make or break a project. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. I chose the portrait blouse because it s a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. 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 aka gertie what others are saying look what arrived in the mail yesterday.
Oct 05, 2017 students must bring their own copy of gertie s ultimate dress book copies will be available to buy on the first day of the workshop, basic sewing supplies, fabric, thread, interfacing, and a zipper. 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. 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. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog fo.
Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads. This project is great for beginners since you learn a lot of foundational skills for vintage style sewing, like the lapped zipper. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. It is going to be packed with the kind of construction details that you see in an impeccably made vintage. 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. Gretchen gertie hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gerties new fashion sketchbook. 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.
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