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. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top. I doubt theres anyone in internet sewing land who doesnt know and adore gertie. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. 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. Jun 02, 2017 next i taught my two day workshop at needlefruit to a wonderful group of women. Fishpond australia, gerties new book 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 spirited, modern style. Jan 17, 2017 some months later i found one of gretchen hirschs earlier books in the same secondhand book shop, so now i also own gerties new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques, 2012. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. 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. Buy a discounted hardcover of gerties new book for better sewing online from australias leading online bookstore. 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. 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. 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.
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. 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. Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. 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 hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments.
She is the author of four sewing books and the designer of patterns by gertie, a line of vintageinspired designs with butterick. Gertie s book includes her own 14 wardrobe essentials, inspired by the vogue book, and with examples of how to adapt. Gerties new book for better sewing sewing book club. Oct 24, 2012 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. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. 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. A day in the life of gretchen hirsch gerties new blog for.
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. An extension of the blog, 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. Some months later i found one of gretchen hirschs earlier books in the same secondhand book shop, so now i also own gerties new book for better sewing. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut.
The book is a beautifully illustrated, easy to follow, inspiring and just a joy to use. Gerties book includes her own 14 wardrobe essentials, inspired by the vogue book, and with examples of how to adapt. A day in the life of gretchen hirsch gerties new blog. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account.
The followup to the popular gerties new book for better sewing and gertie sews vintage casual, gerties ultimate dress book is packed with. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of. 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. 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. With gertie s new book for better sewing, hirsch brings a unique, fresh and modern spin to the traditional sewing reference title. 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. Gertie sews vintage casual 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. 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. It is cleverly broken up into sections that help one learn the basics of sewing and vintage sewing techniques.
Jul 24, 20 gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing. Gerties ultimate dress book, a modern guide to sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing at. Next i taught my two day workshop at needlefruit to a wonderful group of women. Hirsch gerties new book for better sewing is best known for her vintage inspired designs. I have her first book, gerties new book for better sewing and although ive only made one pattern from it, it is a great resource for information about fabric, fitting and. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch sun young parkbuy. Apr 26, 2019 the popover dress from my new book gertie sews jiffy dresses has been such a hit that i decided to make a video tutorial to help you alongespecially if youre new to sewing. You can even get a copy of gertie sews jiffy dresses signed. 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. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs.
A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing at. 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. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogues new book for better sewing. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times theres a new blog in town. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing, a modern guide to couture. Now she designs for butterick patterns, has her own pattern line charm patterns and designs fabric for michael miller. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog for better sewing.
Gerties new book for better sewing, gretchen hirsch sun. My friend and colleague gave me some purple gertie fabric that is what it is called on the selvedge and yes gretchen hirsch was the designer. 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. Sep 01, 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.
For these workshops, i have everyone make the basic bodice and a skirt of their choice from gertie s ultimate dress book. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. A day in the life of gretchen hirsch gerties new blog for better sewing. Theres a strong focus on fit, and everyone leaves with a new dress and a customfit basic bodice pattern. 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. The popover dress from my new book gertie sews jiffy dresses has been such a hit that i decided to make a video tutorial to help you alongespecially if youre new to sewing. Gertie became widely known through her original blog gerties blog for better sewing based on the vogue new book for better sewing and her search for all of the sewing patterns referred to in the book. Gerties new book for better sewing giveaway spoonflower blog. I chose the basic bodice and pencil skirt pattern from gerties ultimate dress book and paired it with the peter pan collar my first success after many failed attempts in the past. Nov 09, 2011 i doubt theres anyone in internet sewing land who doesnt know and adore gertie. The book is filled with tips and tricks for perfecting sewing techniques, patternmaking, and creating a perfect fit, making it a welcome.
A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques stc craft, melanie. Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better sewing. As soon as i saw gerties new butterick pattern i knew i had to make it.
Nov 05, 2018 gertie became widely known through her original blog gertie s blog for better sewing based on the vogue new book for better sewing and her search for all of the sewing patterns referred to in the book. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun. For these workshops, i have everyone make the basic bodice and a skirt of their choice from gerties ultimate dress book. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch from boffins books in perth, australia. Writing her sewing blog was the start of a whole new, exciting, multifaceted. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques stc craft, melanie falick books, 2012. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. 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.
Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns. 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. If you are familiar with basic sewing techniquesthen give this book a go. Wear your favorite dress and enjoy a couple hours of socializing and sewing talk. 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. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog fo. I am happy to have acquired it as it has authentic 1950 sewing techniques, as well as fabric selections. Gerties new book for better sewing, a modern guide to. This is a standard security test that we use to prevent spammers from sending automated requests. 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. Her modern vintage style and easy feminist spirit speak to the millions of makers joining the vibrant 21st century sewing community. This book is aimed at beginners or people who want dresses that are quick and easy to make.
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