Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads, and stitch, and. Gertie is creating sewing patterns, video, and exclusive. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog for better sewing. 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 are familiar with basic sewing techniquesthen give this book a go. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques stc craft, melanie falick books, 2012. Tagged gerties new blog for better sewing, kay the sewing lawyer, readers digest complete guide to sewing, roobeedoo, sewaholic, the hectic electric, v8548 174. It s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. A long weekend friday through sunday, 9 am to 5 pm each day devoted to dressmaking techniques in new yorks beautiful hudson. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. Next, youre going to hand stitch the inner waistband down. Gerties new blog for better sewing kelly learns to sew.
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. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing miss maddy sews. I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin. These chapters include how to sew retro, prepping, essential techniques.
I made up this top using the portrait blouse pattern from gerties new book for better sewing. May 30, 2014 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. Events and workshops announcing the 2020 beacon dressmaking retreats. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage. 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. 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. Apr 25, 2016 unlike gerties previous books that focused on beginner techniques and casual sportswear her newest book is all about the dress. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. 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.
Ive decided to start a patreon page for a few reasons. Gerties new blog for better sewing archives did you. Sewing gerties day dress from her ultimate dressbook. 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. In the first book, hirsch focused on dresses, skirts and evening wear. 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. 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 how to alter. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better sewing. Check out the first episode above, then subscribe to gertie. I chose the portrait blouse because it s a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. 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. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times there s a new blog in town. I will say this it would be a good idea to have a thorough reference book around in case any of my instructions are too. But you will do well enough to just choose the recommended size in gerties book if you are just starting out.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Posted on december 6, 2019 december 9, 2019 by gertie. 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. 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. 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. As an extension of her blog, this book starts off with all the key skills needed to make the perfect garment. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Sewing books for beginners 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. Gertie sews vintage casual is gretchen hirschs followup to gerties new book for better sewing. See more ideas about sewing, joann fabrics and online craft store. Similar to her blog, it is chockfull of sewing techniques. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. 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. Dont you love how the classic shape looks in this funky print. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments.
I have my eye on the bowtied blouse as a first project to make. You can still fill out the form to be added to the wait list for any of the retreats. 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. And the crepe is a pretty easy pattern with very clear instructions, so i just forged ahead on my own, with lovely results. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing at. 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. The clothes from the 40s and 50s always have such attention to beautiful details, something i hope to learn from gertie s book. Jul 24, 20 gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. Aug 22, 2015 searching for a sewing book as a beginner can be a big task.
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. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. And the crepe is a pretty easy pattern with very clear instructions, so i. 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. As i mentioned in my recent sewing plans post, one of my new patterns is butterick 5895. 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 adore gertie s blog and would love to read her new book. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4. As i noted earlier, i got a little bored with the pace of gerties crepe sewalong. 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.
As soon as i saw gerties new butterick pattern i knew i had to make it. Searching for a sewing book as a beginner can be a big task. I am happy to have acquired it as it has authentic 1950 sewing techniques, as well as fabric selections. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Blog by gertie page 9 of 24 international sewing starlet. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top. Sewing books for beginners gerties new book for better. First up were two patterns id worked with before butterick 63, and the pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing. 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.
Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. 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. Its a dedicated page on the flickr website, where you can upload photos of your progress and participate in group. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. Gertie sews vintage casual gertie sews vintage casual melanie falick books news blog. If you want to recreate this dress you need to be able to sew a straight seam and how to insert an invisible zipper. For another project i had bought myself gerties ultimate dressbook so i chose to make a dress out of that book. But if your beginner sewing aspirations are about retro clothing, this book will inspire you. Hirsch gerties new book for better sewing brings her love of midcentury retro fashion to casualwearthink sweatergirl tops, hepburnstyle slacks, and stylish skirtsin her latest sewing guide. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better. I love wearing dresses and have been on the hunt for a collection that would have lots of basic silhouettes i could play with for a work wardrobe. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. 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.
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. Sep 23, 20 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. 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. Jan 25, 2011 as i noted earlier, i got a little bored with the pace of gerties crepe sewalong. Gerties new book for better sewing sewing book club sew.
I look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again. The sewalong is a great idea, but im a fast sewer without much patience, so it just doesnt work well for me. I wanted the dress to have a definite retro vibe but still not too dressed up. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing. Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. See more ideas about sewing, vintage sewing and dressmaking. 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. 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. 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. The book also provides a plethora of information regarding pattern alterations, sewing techniques and, because this book is a take on the 1952, vogue new book for better sewing, it gives you a lot of insight into vintage patterns. 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. Unlike gerties previous books that focused on beginner techniques and casual sportswear her newest book is all about the dress. 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.
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. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. The coverage of the basics is extensive and a wide variety of techniques are covered before the sewing even begins. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing at. 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.
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