Gretchen hirsh has made the art of the vintage dress available in her new book. 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. See more ideas about sewing, joann fabrics and online craft store. The gusset seam lines are drawn differently on the two patterns. It s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. Photo comparison wiggle dress on the left, advance 9441 on the right. Gertie s new book for better sewing a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing by gretchen hirsch and sun young park sep 1, 2012 4. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Though her pattern is the inspiration, this dress is actually a mashup of christine haynes emery dress bodice and gertie s pencil skirt. 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.
It is a strange looking muslin because it is not muslin colored. May 15, 2017 gretchen hirsch, gertie s new blog for better sewing. I love the patterns in gertie s new book for better sewing. Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments.
I made up this top using the portrait blouse pattern from gerties new book for better sewing. 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 traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin. I know i could probably grade up a size or two, but i really couldnt see me in any of those designs. Cant wait to start a few new projects once we are in the new house. 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. But if your beginner sewing aspirations are about retro clothing, this book will inspire you. Wiggle dress from gertie s new book for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Feb 23, 2014 look what arrived in the mail yesterday. I am shortwaisted, so i do usually have to make an adjustment, but its drastic on gertie s book patterns. 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. It is also a stylish, spirited pattern book featuring 14 customisable wardrobe essentials inspired by vogues new book for better sewing, many shown in several different variations, for a total of 25 projects. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques, by gretchen hirsch aka gertie what others are saying look what arrived in the mail yesterday. Secondly, it will be a retrostylish pattern book, featuring 10 customizable wardrobe essentials inspired by vogues new book for better sewing made and modeled by yours truly. 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 website stated in stock so i didnt think it would be on the way for a week. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles stc craft, 2016 is a comprehensive reference to dressmaking techniques and a pattern book in one 236page, spiralbound hardcover package. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. My first book, gertie s new book for better sewing, is now out from stc craftmelanie falick books, an imprint of abrams. On the gertie wiggle dress the seam lines are much straighter and closer together. Gretchen hirsch writes gertie s new blog for better sewing blogforbettersewing.
It will have lots of fun sidebars throughout, on everything from vintage sewing machines to feminism to retro foundation garments. How to add bust padding to a dress gertie s yellow dress 2. Released today, we know this is a dressmaking book a lot of you have been waiting for. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. Gretchen hirsch, gerties new blog for better sewing.
It is actually a really cute skirt, but it too has a issue. The dress is the wiggle dress from gerties book for better sewing, another excellent pattern from gerties book. I am also glad i made it because i realized that i needed to cut a size smaller if it was going to look right. 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. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Projects range from a pencil skirt and portrait blouse to a wiggle dress and suit jacket.
Gerties ultimate dress book basic bodice fitting duration. I will definitely be looking for your book release a wiggle dress is just what my wardrobe needs. Going through gerties book the wiggle dress caught my eye. The blog began as a way for readers to follow gretchens progress as she. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. 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 shirtwaist dress, gertie s 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. There are three pleats on either side of the skirt which have come out so symmetrically i get a bit excited every time i look at them, elastic shirring on the.
A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques, by gretchen hirsch aka gertie plus size sewing with a quirky, pretty and cute twist. Gerties new book for better sewing strapless party. Also look for my line patterns by gertie from butterick. 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. It is always fun to get sewingbooks because they inspire. I chose the portrait blouse because it s a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. 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. Wiggle dress with underarm gussets, princess seams and darting, back vent. I made the muslin and learned how to do two new techniques underarm gussets and a vent in the back of the skirt. Sep 08, 20 i have finished my version of gertie s wiggle dress.
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. It is also a stylish, spirited pattern book featuring 14 customisable wardrobe essentials inspired by vogue s new book for better sewing, many shown in several different variations, for a total of 25 projects. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. This book promised to tackle the sometimes complicated task of making linings, explaining. The book begins with all the essential techniques for. Lets look inside an amazing 50s era dress, complete with an inner corselet, boning, waist stay, builtin crinoline, horsehair braid and more. Timeless patterns are shared to give you the inside info and techniques for making 23 vintage dresses. I used the size ten and the only alterations it needed was more wiggle in the hips. This is one of my very favorites on you, you look wonderful. This is a standard security test that we use to prevent spammers from sending automated requests. So, these arent the greatest pics of me and the dress, but check out my cat fig photo bombing. I love gertie s suggestions on style and technique. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments.
Gertie s new book for better sewing, shirtwaist dress. Sewing books for beginners gerties new book for better. I think you could basically hand this book to someone who knows little or nothing about sewing and they should be to get through it fairly well. Her second book, gertie sews vintage casual, was great for providing my closet with lots of wearable sweater knits and cute separates, so when she announced the launch of her third book, gerties ultimate dress book, i was over the moon with excitement. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing.
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. Wear your favorite dress and enjoy a couple hours of socializing and sewing talk. The wiggle dress from gerties new book for better 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 love the style of the patterns in her book, but i do hesitate sewing them. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles gertie s sewing. 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 gertie hirsch is the author of gertie s new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gertie s new fashion sketchbook.
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. If you love retro style, check out the new sewing book by gretchen hirsch. Gerties new book for better sewing posted on 112817 11. I found this a lot harder to sew than the large and curved lines of the advance pattern. The coat dress, gertie s new book for better sewing. For gerties new fashion sketchbook, gretchen hirsch teamed up with illustrator sun young park to reinvent traditional figure templatesknown as croquisfor the 21st century. My very own copy of gertie s new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. There are a lot of nice pictures and patterns in it. After making a muslin of the emery dress a few weeks back, i fell in love with the bodice fit. Sewing gerties day dress from her ultimate dressbook.
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. Im so happy to finally showcase this sateen from my. Pattern taken from gertie s new book for better sewing more not available for sale. Gertie s new book for better sewing a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques book. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogues new book for better. This is the side pleated skirt from gerties ultimate dress book with a waistband added. Sep 23, 2017 this is one of my favourite sewing books ever. It s called gertie s ultimate dress book, and it s pretty wow.
Theres all sorts going off with the construction of the dress none of which i found quite as frustrating as cutting out. This is the third dress i have made from that book. Then, inexplicably, i put in on the shelf and didnt touch it until this week. I really wanted to make a skirt with the corduroy, but i had an odd amount. 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. Taking in the hips is new for me, although it does give you a nice boost to the vanity. She has a pattern line with butterick and a fabric line with fabric traditions, both sold at joann stores throughout the united states and australia. On the shirtwaist dress, i think i took off 3 or something nuts. 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. 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. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. May 30, 2014 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. Gerties new book for better sewing book daniel boone. All of them are flattering and perfect for my body type.
It will have lots of fun sidebars throughout, on everything from vintage sewing machines to. I am shortwaisted, so i do usually have to make an adjustment, but it s drastic on gertie s book patterns. If your a lady who loves to wear dresses this is the book for you. You can even get a copy of gertie sews jiffy dresses signed. 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. 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.
She is the creator of gertie s new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. The inside seams are sergered, except for the facing, which i applied a bias tape to. When i got gertie s book last year new book for better sewing i was so thrilled with it. Instead of the unnaturally skinny, tall, and frequently offbalance croquis the fashion industry has been sketching on for decades, this gamechanging alternative presents hundreds of realistically sized and. I wanted the dress to have a definite retro vibe but still not too dressed up. For that i opted to add red piping to the waistline and some red buttons on the. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top. 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. One of the two books i got this past christmas was gerties new book for better sewing.
While i labeled this the wiggle dress from gertie s new book for better sewing, that s not strictly true. I love this bodice much more than the classes pattern. 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. 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 under arm gussets intrigued me and i wanted to try making them. This unforgettable vintage stunner is perfect for summer parties and socials. The wiggle dress by gretchen hirsch, gerties new book for. Gerties new book for better sewing, nora roberts macgregors free ebooks, gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs.
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