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Sep 24, 2018 i bought gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch some months ago. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. I look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. Booktopia has gerties new book for better sewing, a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better.
After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times theres a new blog in town. It s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. I chose the portrait blouse because it s a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. Sew mama sew 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. Also according to her blog there is going to be a third book that is chalk full of dresses. 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. 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. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better sewing. Charm patterns is a new indie line from international sewing starlet gretchen gertie hirsch.
A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques stc craft, melanie falick books, 2012. Those who know my sewing obsessions best know that i love gretchen hirsch. This vintageinspired design has two bodices, three skirts, six sleeve styles, and two collars, giving you 72 dress designs in one package. I hope you are all enjoying a relaxing day and that all your sewing fantasies come true in 2020. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams.
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This is the most versatile dress pattern youll ever own. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. I have her first book, gerties new book for better. If you read gerties new blog for better sewing, you already know that gretchen hirsch is all about teaching basic sewing skills that some of us guilty. The book includes 10 printed patterns that allow you to make up to 25 different vintageinspired wardrobe essentials. 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. Gretchen gertie hirsch is the author of gertie s new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gertie s new fashion sketchbook. 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 4. Patterns by gertie and gerties new book for better sewing. Shirtwaist dress from gerties book for better sewing from berties new book of sewing, by stc crafts a day of love and friendship and crafts, of course abrams craft i have this pattern.
Buy the hardcover book gerties new book for better sewing. 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. 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. 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.
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. 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. Gerties ultimate dress book gerties new book for better sewing. I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin. Booktopia has gertie s new book for better sewing, a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Gerties new book for better sewing gerties sewing by. Gretchen teaches sewing in new york city and around the country, is the creator of a new line of sewing patterns from butterick, and the author of gerties new book for better sewing stc craft, fall 2012 sewist writer blogger teacher pattern maker influencer. 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. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs.
Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better. Charming gertie vintage sewing starlet gretchen gertie. In case youve missed it on my other social media, i have big news. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. I could fit it and use it, then hack to a kimono sleeve. Please note that this is a preorder shipping around the end of the month and that you can order either pdf or printed patterns on heavy paper. Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. The whole book has, in fact, been divided into two parts. I was excited when she showed some of the clothes shed made from patterns in the book. 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 is a fun, new pattern book, featuring sewing patterns that embody author gretchen hirschs fresh take on vintage style. I love gerties new blog for better sewing and i was excited when she announced that she was writing a sewing book. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing.
A modern guide to couture style sewing using basic vintage techniques has the look of being only suitable for those with a taste of the vintageesque, it s actually wonderful as a stepping off point for all dressmakers, no matter what their style. Buy a discounted hardcover of gerties new book for better sewing online from australias leading online bookstore. Gerties new book for better sewing, a modern guide to. A modern guide to couture style sewing using basic vintage techniques has the look of being only suitable for those with a taste of the vintageesque, its actually wonderful as a stepping off point for all dressmakers, no matter what their style. Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors. Im sure most, if not all of you, know about gerties new blog for better sewing and so you already know that her book, gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. 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 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. Along with the patterns, you have everything you could need in order to make. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog for better sewing. 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. Gretchen teaches sewing in new york city and around the country, is the creator of a new line of sewing patterns from butterick, and the author of gerties new book for better sewing stc craft, fall 2012 sewist writer blogger teacher patternmaker influencer.
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