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In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better sewing. The first thing to note is that this book is very much about gertie. 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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Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing, shirtwaist dress ive had gerties first two dressmaking books in my collection for over a year. The blog began as a way for readers to follow hirschs progress. Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors.
A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques, by gretchen hirsch aka gertie. January 2012 to avoid any drapiness underneath the arm, i added an underarm gusseta little triangular pattern piece that adds width in way that increases mobility but maintains a close fit. We sold through the limited edition paper doll book offer on day 1, so i. The shirtwaist dress from gerties new book for better sewing. I couldnt resist getting my friend martha, who designed this blogs header and logo, to make me a rosie the riveterstyle poster as well as taking some snaps of the dress for me. 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. A day in the life of gretchen hirsch gerties new blog. Gerties new blog for better sewing sewing alterations. Thank you all so much for your willingness to learn about this new venture and to give us your feedback. Conducting experiments in dressmaking, pattern drafting, upholstery and other crafts. 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. The introduction begins with the story of how she began her sewing blogger.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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 doubt there s anyone in internet sewing land who doesnt know and adore gertie. 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. But if your beginner sewing aspirations are about retro clothing, this book. 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. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing coat dress, dresses.
Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing tilly and the buttons. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, an in demand sewing teacher and creatorwriter of one of the web s most popular sewing blogs. Ive followed gertie s blog for awhile and love everything she creates. I remember looking through when id only been sewing about six or seven months and thinking everything looked terribly hard. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch. I think i would also add an extra inch or 2 to the length as although it looks okay with my new yellow skirt blog post to follow, and with my jeans which have a fairly high waste, i think it might show a bit too much tummy with any bottoms with a lower. A day in the life of gretchen hirsch gerties new blog for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch.
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A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. I was excited when she showed some of the clothes shed made from patterns. These chapters include how to sew retro, prepping, essential. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4. Posted on december 6, 2019 december 9, 2019 by gertie. I was a childrens book editor and worked at some of the. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. As you may have already guessed, i used yet another pattern from gerties new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. Please consider subscribing if you would like to support our free sewing education and also receive killer exclusive content. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog for better sewing. I doubt theres anyone in internet sewing land who doesnt know and adore gertie. Gerties new book for better sewing, shirtwaist dress.