Gertie's new book for better sewing deutsche

A modern guide to couture style sewing using basic vintage techniques has the look of being only suitable for. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. Shirtwaist dress, gertie 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. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4.

Buy a discounted hardcover of gertie s new book for better sewing online from australias leading online bookstore. Gertie s new book for better sewing a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques book. The book includes the patterns so its a pretty good deal considering how. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times theres a new blog in town. This beautiful illustration of our new princess coat pattern was done by the fabulous. Gerties new book for better sewing mccalls patterns. I look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again. Sew mama sew 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.

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. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. We chose this pattern from her book gerties new book for better sewing, i think a shirtdress is such a wardrobe staple and i really like effect the shirring on this one had plus, trying shirring and making buttonholes, new. 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. 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 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. Blog by gertie page 2 of 24 international sewing starlet. Thomas did an apprenticeship in an old style german couture salon.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing. 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. 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. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. I tried to blend in with the scenery, wearing the patio dress from my book. 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. Please be sure to read all the information, as we have had to temporarily change the type of paper we are using its heavy and doublesided, like my book patterns. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs.

Gerties new book for better sewing giveaway spoonflower. The blog began as a way for readers to follow gretchens progress as she. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. Gerties new book for better sewing gerties sewing by. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing at. The pencil skirt utilizes two of my favorite techniques for snug skirts.

Gertie is creating sewing patterns, video, and exclusive. Im your friend gertie from gerties new blog for better sewing beacon, ny. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. All the projects are great, and the layout of the book is really easy to use and navigate. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to. And if you have a little experience you can make one in. Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing. Yes, ive read on another blog in german however the disappointment with.

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. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. Gertie s new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch gerties book. Im sure most, if not all of you, know about gertie s new blog for better sewing and so you already know that her book, gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch.

I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin. 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. 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 coat dress, dresses. The dress has a collar which i was a little apprehensive about sewing. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Not being too much of a pre 1960s vintage girl gertie was never one of my sewing blog crushes but i was making this with gabby who has all her books. The coat dress, p194 gertie s new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques, by gretchen hirsch aka gertie coat dress shirt dress full bust adjustment plus size sewing vintage closet pretty and cute coat patterns vintage sewing patterns sewing ideas. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. Starting from her blog, gerties new book for better sewing is an extension of more techniques and styles. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. The shirtwaist dress from gertie s new book for better sewing my latest dress is the shirtwaist dress from gertie s new book for better sewing.

Gerties new book for better sewing, a modern guide to. The shirtwaist dress from gerties new book for better sewing. 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. 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. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Booktopia has gertie s new book for better sewing, a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch. Although many of the patterns were inspired by vogues new book for better sewing, gerties added touch gives these pieces a vintage and couture look. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. Gerties new book for better sewing news ray stitch. I received a copy ive been able to thumb through and theres one to giveaway to you too. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing is a hardworking reference title packed with lessons on couture techniques and.

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. It isnt perfect, but i liked trying a new technique. 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. 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 intend to knit a cardi to replace this one as i love the colour, but im such a slow knitter, this will probably be string by the time im done.

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. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to couture style sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch, sun young park available in hardcover on, also read synopsis agretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing. 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. Some of us in the spoonflower office are very into pretty dressesespecially the vintage kindso when we realized this morning that gertie s new book for better sewing, the much anticipated title from talented sewist gretchen hirsch and author of gertie s new blog for better sewing, had finally been released for sale, we snapped up a couple of copies quick. 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. I had wanted to read gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen. Gerties new book for better sewing book daniel boone. The lessons in the beginning of the book provide the foundation to create versatile dresses, skirts, and blouses. It is actually the first time i have sewn a collar.