A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques at. Gerties new book for better sewing, by gretchen hirsch. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing tilly and the buttons. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. 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. Both gerties and this one were very clear and easy to follow and yielded great results. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. I have my eye on the bowtied blouse as a first project to make. 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. Now, it is a place where we celebrate the sewing community, share our top sewing tips and tricks, and showcase our pattern designs.
This is a standard security test that we use to prevent spammers from sending automated requests. I love gertie s suggestions on style and technique. Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. The blog began as a way for readers to follow hirschs progress as she stitched all 14. 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. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing news ray stitch. I adore the flattering, vintageispired patterns that gertie designed for the. This unforgettable vintage stunner is perfect for summer parties and socials. She has a pattern line with butterick and a fabric line with fabric traditions. Thankfully i have gertie to inspire me as i try a bit of this and that. 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. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut.
The helens closet blog was started in 2015 as a way to share sewing projects online and connect with fellow makers. 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. I chose the portrait blouse because it s a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. I passed on her first one, gerties new book for better sewing.
A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing at. Wear your favorite dress and enjoy a couple hours of socializing and sewing talk. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better. 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. 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. 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. The book begins with all the essential techniques for dressmaking and includes. I had a lot of fun doing a giveaway, i think read more. 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. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top. Ive always emphasized the use of good reference books on this blog, and thats what this will be. 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.
Gretchen hirsch is the sewing mastermind behind gerties new blog for better sewing blogforbettersewing. I have started a new blog its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Also according to her blog there is going to be a third book that is chalk full of dresses. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. This is the third dress i have made from that book.
Simplicity 16, jersey top february 4 january 1 2015 27 december 2 november 1 october 1 september 1 august 3 july 2 june 2 may 7. 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. 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. After i started my blog, i began to get lots of other opportunities related to sewing teaching, writing articles, and even a book deal. You could win your favorite of my two new patterns b6284 or b6285 and enough fabric. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better sewing. Check out the first episode above, then subscribe to gertie. Those who know my sewing obsessions best know that i love gretchen hirsch. Gerties new fashion sketchbook gretchen hirsch bok. See more ideas about sewing, sewing clothes and sewing patterns. A day in the life of gretchen hirsch gerties new blog for. The introduction begins with the story of how she began her sewing blogger. Polka dot skirt posted on april 7, 2014 by tassadit.
Aug 01, 2015 remember how gertie s original blog goal was to learn couture sewing by recreating each garment from vogue s new book for better sewing. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog for better sewing. How to add bust padding to a dress gertie s yellow dress 2. Along with the patterns, you have everything you could need in order to make your clothing that little bit more refined. 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. Well, i have similar type goals, though i dont have a lovely book like vogue s to help me. Gertie s new book for better sewing, shirtwaist dr. Ive long been a fan of gretchen hirsch known as gertie and her blog gerties new blog for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques because i realized im not actually interested in using vintage techniques for their own sake.
It s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. 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. I have emailed jen and she has 72 hours to respond, so if that is you go check your email. You can even get a copy of gertie sews jiffy dresses signed. Reviewed in the united states on november 29, 2015. I adore gertie s blog and would love to read her new book. Posted in fo, sewing tagged a fashionable stitch, gathered skirt, gertie, gertie s new book for better sewing, navy, patch pockets, polka dots, skirt, stash diet 2014 sketchbook. 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, gertie s new book for better sewing. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist.
I love the patterns in gertie s new book for better sewing. 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. 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 is a. The first one was her wiggle dress and the second one was the shirtwaist dress. Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. Sewing books for beginners gerties new book for better. She writes the blog for better sewing, has her own line of patterns, patterns by gertie, for butterick, as well as having two fantastic books, gertie s new book for better sewing, and gertie sews vintage casual. As an extension of her blog, this book starts off with all the key skills needed to make the perfect garment. 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. I made two circle skirt patterns for my waist size i always get out my copy of my first book to.
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. I juggled all this with my 95 job for quite a while before finally taking the leap to go freelance in march and have a career in the sewing biz. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. 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. She gives good, clear pictures and simple illustrations so that if one day i really do want to do a faced horsehair hem, or bound buttonholes, i will have them in one place, on my bookshelf. 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. All of them are flattering and perfect for my body type.
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 vogues new book for better sewing along with tutorials and solid photography. She is the creator of gerties new blog 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. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times theres a new blog in town. 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 book includes her own 14 wardrobe essentials, inspired by the vogue book, and with examples of how to adapt.
Gretchen gertie hirsch is author of gertie s new book for better sewing stc craft, autumn 2012, gertie sews vintage casual autumn 2014 and the upcoming gertie s ultimate dress book autumn 2016. The clothes from the 40s and 50s always have such attention to beautiful details, something i hope to learn from gertie s book. Ive read gertie s blog for years but never got around to picking up her books. I used gerties book to make the skirt pattern, but you can find the same information on her blog part one part two. 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. I recently made up two versions of the pencil skirt from gertie s new book for better sewing affiliate link to. The first thing to note is that this book is very much about gertie. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4. Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads, and stitch, and. Blog by gertie page 2 of 24 international sewing starlet. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. Searching for a sewing book as a beginner can be a big task. Gretchen gertie hirsch is author of gerties new book for better sewing and gertie sews vintage casual.
Aug 28, 20 the giveaway for my 6 month blogiversary is now over and the winner of gerties book for better sewing is. 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. The tentatively titled gerties new book for better sewing will be a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques. Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors. These chapters include how to sew retro, prepping, essential techniques. Sep 23, 20 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. For the pockets i followed a fashionable stitchs tutorial. Patterns by gertie and gerties new book for better sewing. Gertie sews vintage casual meet your next favorite book. 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. A day in the life of gretchen hirsch gerties new blog. 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. I love this bodice much more than the classes pattern. 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.
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