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. Moods ultimate list of the best sewing blogs mood sewciety. 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. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. Charm patterns by gertie by gretchen gertie hirsch.
A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. 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. 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. Gertie s new book for better sewing available for download and read online in other formats. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Each of the 15 skills you can learn has its own accompanying project to help you hone your technique for example a quick zip pouch for the zippers. Sewing retro101sewing with contemporary patterns, the allure of vintage patterns, sourcing, vintage sizing, tracing vintage patterns, storing your patterns. If you read gerties new blog for better sewing, you already know that gretchen hirsch is. Day 10 vogue 8998 in poly blend from haberman fabrics. Gerties new ride a primitive folk art pattern from etsy. 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. 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. Wear your favorite dress and enjoy a couple hours of socializing and sewing talk.
In case youve missed it on my other social media, i have big news. This time, i had a beautiful white textured cotton from the cloth shop for my shirt, and another fantastic piece of vintage wool from my great. 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. With the help of miss patch, and the books many diagrams and amusing drawings, beginning sewists can learn to make a pillow, a bag, a. Author of this book which i recommend for beginners through expert at.
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. I hope you are all enjoying a relaxing day and that all your sewing fantasies come true in 2020. You can even get a copy of gertie sews jiffy dresses signed. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. Gerties new book for better sewing sewing book club. I love gerties blog, so of course i love gerties book. 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. Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads. The rest of the book is dedicated to helping sewers learn about cutting patterns, sewing seams, binding edges, gathering fabric, installing zippers and eyelets, and other essential sewing skills. Download the pdf pattern book excerpt for the portrait. Day 8 shirtwaist dress from gerties new book for better sewing in black chambray from changed the collar to a ruffle. 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.
Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. 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 new book for better sewing pdf, gertie s new book for better sewing book. My very own copy of gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. The book includes 10 printed patterns that allow you to make up to. I love gertie s blog, so of course i love gertie s book. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top. See more ideas about sewing, joann fabrics and online craft store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is also a stylish, spirited pattern book featuring 14 customisable. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. Gerties new book for better sewing coat dress, dresses, vintage. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4. Some of the tutorials like bound buttonholes are on her blog already, so i felt familiar with.
Pdf gertie s new book for better sewing download full. Vonbbs does not come with the patterns, so ive been tracking them. 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 lessons in the beginning of the book provide the foundation to create versatile dresses, skirts, and blouses.
The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. This is a standard security test that we use to prevent spammers from sending automated requests. If you love a retro pattern, then this book is the one for you. This listing is for the paper pattern only, not the finished piece. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. Sewing books for beginners gerties new book for better. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing at.
Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch the colette sewing handbook by sarai mitnick how to make sewing patterns by donald h. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch bok. 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. 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. Includes sewing patterns for several of gerties designs, interpreted from vintage styles. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. Known for her iconic retro style, gretchen hirsch has written several books on vintage fashion and she even has her own line of patterns. Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors. Gerties new book for better sewing pdf, gerties new book for better sewing book. First up were two patterns id worked with before butterick 63, and the pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing.
Gerties new book for better sewing miss maddy sews. I adore the flattering, vintageispired patterns that gertie designed for the book, and i cant wait to show off the portrait blouse that i made while. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to couturestyle sewing. 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. Our own haley piersoncox actually made this top in green polka dots. This is our latest patreon exclusive project, an expansion on the charm patterns princess coat.
I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin. A look at all fourteen styles of vogues new book for better sewing. Pdf download gerties ultimate dress book free unquote. 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 sewing make. You can still preorder the pattern at the link in below. This unforgettable vintage stunner is perfect for summer parties and socials. Gerties new ride is the latest in the gertie series. Kop gerties new book for better sewing av gretchen hirsch pa. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. 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.
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. Gretchen gertie hirsch is raising funds for charm patterns by gertie on kickstarter. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques stc craft, melanie falick books, 2012. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better.
1116 1002 622 358 460 810 1411 1113 857 276 514 22 19 1326 722 998 112 163 1195 1562 760 875 707 853 317 398 138 182 620 858