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Getting ready to sew, basic dress construction, finishing details, giving the dress structure, techniques for special fabrics, and fitting. It s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. 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. Gertie is creating sewing patterns, video, and exclusive. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. Gertie sews vintage casual gertie sews vintage casual melanie falick books dressmaking, arts. See more ideas about sewing, joann fabrics and fabric crafts. I wanted to share the video we made to introduce you to this whole new project. Thank you all so much for your willingness to learn about this new venture and to give us your feedback. 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. 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.

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. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better sewing. To celebrate the publication of gerties new book for better sewing, we whipped up this fun, vintagestyle animated trailer. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques stc craft, melanie falick books, 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. 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. The first massmarket, pocketsized, paperback book printed in the us was an edition of pearl bucks the good earth, produced by pocket books as a proofofconcept in late 1938, and sold in new york city.

I found these sections to be nicely laid out and reasonably informative. I would like to have gertie s new book to assist me in some vintage sewing. To create photo books with blurb, connect your flickr account and browse your. Gertie s new book for better sewing ive preordered my copy. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4. 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.

A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. Gerties new book for better sewing mccalls patterns. Gerties new book for better sewing sewing book club sew. I made up this top using the portrait blouse pattern from gerties new book for better sewing. But if your beginner sewing aspirations are about retro clothing, this book will inspire you. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately. 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. See more ideas about sewing, sewing hacks and sewing tutorials. Oct 28, 2015 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. I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin.

Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Apr 16, 2012 gerties new book for better sewing ive preordered my copy. Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. 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.

To celebrate the publication of gertie s new book for better sewing, we whipped up this fun, vintagestyle animated trailer. 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. Sep 23, 20 the angles, the bias cuts, all of those patterns were so flattering in the day. 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 book for better sewing ive preordered my. This is a snippet taken from one of my live videos. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. 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. As i mentioned in my recent sewing plans post, one of my new patterns is butterick 5895. 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. I know that flickr pro members get a free photo book from chatbooks every year. Im so touched by how many of you joined the youtube premiere with me, and by how well our patreon is doing.

Sew, incidentally gerties new book for better sewing i. By the way, considering that i grew up with a great aunt gertie my father s mother s sister,even the name of gertie s book brings up some wonderful memories of kin folk. Dont you love how the classic shape looks in this funky print. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog 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. Next, youre going to hand stitch the inner waistband down. As it happens, ive been looking for a good photobook service lately. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. 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. 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. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better sewing. Please consider subscribing if you would like to support our free sewing education and also receive killer exclusive content.

After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times theres a new blog in town. Vogue s new book for better sewing vogue pattern service on. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. I chose the portrait blouse because it s a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. 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. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing at. Aug 22, 2015 searching for a sewing book as a beginner can be a big task. If youre new to sewing, its a great book to find inspiration. 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. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better. Oh my goodness, thank you all for an amazing launch day yesterday. 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. Sewing books for beginners gerties new book for better.

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. Charming gertie vintage sewing starlet gretchen gertie. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book 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.