Gretchen gertie hirsch is author of gerties new book for better sewing and 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. As i mentioned in my recent sewing plans post, one of my new patterns is butterick 5895. Gretchen hirsch, gerties new blog for better sewing dress. 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. 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. 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 gertie s spirited, modern style.
Negroni is the new mens shirt pattern from colette patterns. Gerties new blog for better sewing sewing alterations. Gretchen has been featured in the pbs series its sew easy, and has found great success through her blog titled gerties new blog for better sewing. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. How to add bust padding to a dress gertie s yellow dress 2. So i eagerly asked for the new book for my birthday back in november and my lovely boyfriend bought it. 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. I love gertie s suggestions on style and technique. Gerties new blog for better sewing kelly learns to sew. You can even get a copy of gertie sews jiffy dresses signed.
Apr 10, 2015 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 patterns to make variations and lots of other things. 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 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 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. This site is all about tutorials, tips, inspiration, and lots of spirited discussion about sewing as it relates to fashion history, pop culture, body image, and gender. I am going to blog about your new stuff when i make my vintage jeans and top. Gertie is creating sewing patterns, video, and exclusive. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. 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.
An extension of the blog, gerties new book 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. Was regelmatig je handen en blijf op voldoende afstand van anderen. 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 sewing and im delighted to report that her new show feels just as warm and approachable as she does in person. The tentatively titled gertie s new book for better sewingwill be a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques. 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 vogue s new book for better sewing along with tutorials and solid photography. 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. As an extension of her blog, this book starts off with all the key skills needed to make the perfect garment. I guess it was kismet that i had planned a housecoat design for this monthi ended up sewing and shooting the whole project in quarantine at home, which was an interesting challenge. Feeling myself, enjoying myself, loving my look, loving my life, feeling the glamour, feeling the fantasy. 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. 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.
She is the creator of gerties new blog for better sewing. Gertie s new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch gerties book. Darlene campbell bust darts and other technical details for d cups and up. 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. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. Just ordered the casual look, thank you gertie for including us not so dressy, but very girly girls. Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. 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. Blog by gertie page 3 of 24 international sewing starlet. My first book, gertie s new book for better sewing, is now out from stc craftmelanie falick books, an imprint of abrams. Gertie s 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques at. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism.
An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couture style sewing using basic vintage techniques is a hardworking. It is a sewing book for those interested in sewing vintage, heavily inspired by the book that started out gertie s blog, once upon a time, vogues new book for better sewing from 1952. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top.
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. Blog by gertie page 2 of 24 international sewing starlet. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog fo. 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. 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. You may know me as the creator of gerties 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 put these experiences to use as she created her premier fabric collection inspired by her unique sensibility. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. See more ideas about sewing, joann fabrics and online craft store.
A day in the life of gretchen hirsc h gertie s new blog for better sewing. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Gerties new blog for better sewing archives did you make. Gretchen hirsch is a passionate sewist whos been sharing her love of vintage frocks for over 10 years. These chapters include how to sew retro, prepping, essential techniques. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better sewing. The tentatively titled gerties new book for better sewing will be a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques. Posted in sewing, sewing and knitting, uncategorized tagged gertie s new blog for better sewing, kay the sewing lawyer, reader s digest complete guide to sewing, roobeedoo, sewaholic, the hectic electric, v8548 174 comments. This is a standard security test that we use to prevent spammers from sending automated requests. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, an in demand sewing teacher and creatorwriter of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs.
I doubt there s anyone in internet sewing land who doesnt know and adore gertie. A modern guide to stitchandwear vintage patterns you can make in a day. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4. An ensemble from gerties new book for better sewing march 5, 20 11 comments i swear, you wait weeks for a project and then two come at once my first two projects of the year are the blouse and pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing. 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.
Gerties new book for better sewing giveaway spoonflower blog. It quickly became a place for hirsch to share tutorials and lively posts about sewing as it relates to. Gretchen hirsch writes gertie s new blog for better sewing blogforbettersewing. Also look for my line patterns by gertie from butterick. Gerties new book for better sewing gerties sewing by. 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 writes gerties new blog for better sewing blogforbettersewing. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. This is our latest patreon exclusive project, an expansion on the charm patterns princess coat. 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. 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 sewing a. 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.
Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. A modern guide to stitchandwear vintage patterns you can make in an afternoon gertie s sewing gretchen hirsch. 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. See more ideas about sewing, sewing clothes and sewing patterns. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. Gertie s 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. Aug 2, 2016 explore clbreenes board gerties blog for better sewing, followed. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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. 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. The blog began as a way for readers to follow gretchens progress as she made her way through all fourteen fashions from her favourite 1950s sewing book, vogues new book for better sewing a julie and. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to. I will let you know when i do, but my blog is geniknits. May 15, 2017 gretchen hirsch, gerties new blog for better sewing stay safe and healthy. May 30, 2014 an ensemble from gerties new book for better sewing march 5, 20 11 comments i swear, you wait weeks for a project and then two come at once my first two projects of the year are the blouse and pencil skirt from gerties new book 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. She has a pattern line with butterick and a fabric line with fabric traditions. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing.
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. This beautiful illustration of our new princess coat pattern was done by the fabulous. 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 sewing a julie and juliaesque. From the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs, gretchen hirsch, comes gerties new book for better sewing stc craft a melanie falick book 2012. Starting from her blog, gerties new book for better sewing is an extension of more techniques and styles. A day in the life of gretchen hirsch gerties new blog for. Wanda jacksoninspired fringe dress gerties new blog for better sewing. I chose the portrait blouse because it s a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. 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. 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. Check out the first episode above, then subscribe to gertie. Wear your favorite dress and enjoy a couple hours of socializing and sewing talk. Join our patreon for more episodes and exclusive pattern download. Ive always emphasized the use of good reference books on this blog, and thats what this will be.
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