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. 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. She has gained tens of thousands of followers on her blog gertie s blog for better sewing. Whether or not youre a fan of retro styling, gertie s ultimate dress book by gretchen hirsch is a fantastic collection for many a dress enthusiast. Buy gerties ultimate dress book by gretchen hirsch with free. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing.
A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles gertie s sewing by gretchen hirsch mar 8, 2016 4. Since everyone loved my first one, im on to the next. When mackenzie is told to pack and be ready to leave, she obeys her insistent father without demur, but once on the plan. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles gertie s sewing at. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical andor the page edithistory. Gertie s ultimate dress book is gretchen hirsch s third book and this one focuses on dresses plus all the techniques and skills needed for dressmaking. Gerties ultimate dress book by gretchen hirsch, 9781617690754, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
So i made this dress about a month ago and have been trying finish the tutorial for it ever since. 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 sewing a julie. Gertie s ultimate dress book new books in politics. Through its success, she has released several sewing guides including gertie s ultimate dress book, gertie sews vintage casual, and gertie s new book for better sewing. Gerties ultimate dress book book king county library. Gerties ultimate dress book, a modern guide to sewing fabulous. In this followup to gertie s new book for better sewing, gretchen gertie hirsch celebrates the classic casual styles that icons like katharine hepburn, audrey hepburn, and rosie the riveter made famousthink widelegged trousers, fitted capri pants, beach rompers, shorts, knit tops, jeans, and day dresses. The book begins with all the essential techniques for.
Youll sew the pattern of your choice from my book gerties ultimate dress book or one of my charm patternswhether your personal style is modern or retro, theres something for everyone. Plaid rockabilly dress from gerties ultimate dress book april 25, 2016 by jessica whether or not youre a fan of retro styling, gerties ultimate dress book by gretchen hirsch is a fantastic collection for many a dress enthusiast. The book begins with all the essential techniques for dressmaking and includes instructions and patterns for 23 dresses for a variety of occasions. For my dress, i knew i wanted to do a chevron design on the front bodice. Gerties ultimate dress book basic bodice fitting youtube. There will be a strong focus on fit, with everyone being customfitted by me. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles by gretchen hirsch online at alibris. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles gertie s sewing. If your a lady who loves to wear dresses this is the book for you. Gretchen gertie hirsch new york city, april 11, 1979 is a retro fashion blogger, author and fashion designer hirsch, also known as gertie, started her blog blog for better sewing in 2009 and her career took off very soon after that she has almost 48. I used the strapless bodice and pencil skirt from gertie s ultimate dress book and adapted them so that they button in the front, rather than zip in the back.
The followup to the popular gerties new book for better sewing and gertie sews vintage casual, gerties ultimate dress book is packed with all the information and patterns you could ever need to create a wardrobe filled with stunning vintage frocks. The followup to the popular gerties new book for better sewing and gertie sews vintage casual, gerties ultimate dress book is packed with all the information. Booktopia has gerties ultimate dress book, a modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles by gretchen hirsch. With its simple construction, the floral day dress is an elegant classic that will make it a favourite in your closet. There are 23 vintageinspired dresses for daywear and parties and an introduction with tutorials on how to sew and choose fabrics. The blog began as a way for readers to follow hirsch s progress as she stitched all 14 fashions from the iconic 1950s sewing book vogues new book for better sewing a julie. Gretchen hirsh has made the art of the vintage dress available in her new book.
In this followup to gerties new book for better sewing, gretchen gertie hirsch celebrates the classic casual styles that icons like katharine hepburn, audrey. If you read gertie s new blog for better sewing, you already know that gretchen hirsch is all about teaching basic sewing skills that some of us guilty. 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. Timeless patterns are shared to give you the inside info and techniques for making 23 vintage dresses. We have a free pattern from gertie s ultimate dress book, plus a chance to win a copy of the book. Dress sewing pattern book gertie sews jiffy dresses by gretchen hirsch with 1950ties and 60ties vintage dress patterns to make in a day. Like my other books, it was illustrated by sun young park. Released today, we know this is a dressmaking book a lot of you have been waiting for. If you enjoyed this video be sure to like and share. Before fame before she began blogging, she worked as a childrens book editor for a number of publishing companies. 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. Through its success, she has released several sewing guides including gerties ultimate dress book, gertie sews vintage casual, and gerties new book for better sewing.
I really wanted to make a skirt with the corduroy, but i had an odd amount. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles gerties sewing by gretchen gertie hirsch author. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, an in demand sewing teacher and creatorwriter of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Fringed cocktail dress, gerties ultimate dress book the latter two use the sweetheart option on the bodice, rather than the straight neckline. Gertie s ultimate dress book gertie s ultimate dress book gretchen hirsch ny. This pattern is the floral surplice dress which features a crossed over bodice, a separate midriff piece, and a sidepleated skirt. Gerties ultimate dress book gerties sewing by gretchen hirsch. When dreaming up this book gretchen gertie hirsch knew she wanted to compile all of her dress knowledge in one place and pair it with a killer vintagestyle wardrobe of mixandmatch patterns to create the ultimate resource for everything from preshrinking wool crepe to inserting steel boning to, of course, making fabulous dresses for every occasion.
My body doesnt seem to be a good match for gertie s pattern blocks but as i enjoy making fitting changes, that does not bother me too much. The followup to the popular gertie s new book for better sewing and gertie sews vintage casual, gertie s ultimate. This is my biggest book yet and i practically sewed my little fingers off making all the dresses. But see how much you can do with some different straps and trims, using the same bodice and skirt. Jul 25, 2019 im back for another gertie sewing book flip through. I ended up finding just the thing in gerties ultimate dress book which i had won ages ago in a giveaway and hadnt actually made anything out of yet. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen on. The followup to the popular gertie s new book for better sewing and gertie sews vintage casual, gertie s ultimate dress book is packed with all the information and patterns you could ever need to create a wardrobe filled with stunning vintage frocks.
Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. The popular sewing blogger and author follows up her crowdpleasing gertie s new book for better sewing with an essential collection of dressmaking techniques and 23 patterns for making frocks for a variety of occasions. Gretchen gertie hirsh new york, 11 april 1979 is een retro fashionblogger, auteur en modeontwerper. Free floral day dress pattern from gerties ultimate dress book sew mama sew do you love vintage style. The followup to the popular gertie s new book for better sewing and gertie sews vintage casual, gertie s ultimate dress book is packed with all the information and. Gertie s ultimate dress book a modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles book. Gretchen hirsch bio, facts, family famous birthdays. And while its size range is limited, the book is filled with instructions perfect for the intermediate sewer who. Its a double pattern preorder day at charm patterns. Hot pink crepe dress from gertie hirschs gerties ultimate dress book fabric. Mar 08, 2016 every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses.
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Using gerties ultimate dress book, students will learn fit a basic bodice pattern and walk away with your own custom variation of a sleeveless dress. Using gertie s ultimate dress book, students will learn fit a basic bodice pattern and walk away with your own custom variation of a sleeveless dress. It is actually a really cute skirt, but it too has a issue. Whether or not youre a fan of retro styling, gerties ultimate dress book by gretchen hirsch is a fantastic collection for many a dress enthusiast. Its such an exciting day when the postman brings that first copy. Nov 29, 2018 these small retreats will allow participants to get away from it all, and focus entirely on sewing for a full weekend. Booktopia has gertie s ultimate dress book, a modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles by gretchen hirsch. We have a free pattern from gerties ultimate dress book, plus a chance to win a copy of the book. Pink, pink, pink hot pink crepe dress from gertie hirsch. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Gerties ultimate dress book, a modern guide to sewing. Fun trip from david, panama on an ancient 1979 bocas del toro, panama a dream trip to go to panama where my fam is from.
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