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. Sun young park illustrations of gerties new book for better. Gerties new fashion sketchbook from gretchen hirsch is the perfect sketchbook for fashion design students and dressmakers looking to use realistic figures for their designs. 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. 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 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. Ive been going back and forth in my head for over a year now about whether or not to buy gerties new book for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to couturestyle sewin g using basic vintage techniques drafting collars excerpted from gerties new book for. 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. The portrait blouse extract from gerties new book for. Gretchen hirsch developed this book after her blog gerties 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. This glamorous dress was named for dorothy lamour, who starred in many films with tropical flair.
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. For another project i had bought myself gerties ultimate dressbook so i chose to make a dress out of that book. Apr 25, 2016 unlike gerties previous books that focused on beginner techniques and casual sportswear her newest book is all about the dress. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. 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. For gerties new fashion sketchbook, gretchen hirsch teamed up with illustrator sun young park to reinvent traditional figure templatesknown as croquisfor the 21st century. 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 was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. I chose the portrait blouse because it s a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. This is a standard security test that we use to prevent spammers from sending automated requests.
Gerties new fashion sketchbook journals and books ray stitch. The clothes from the 40s and 50s always have such attention to beautiful details, something i hope to learn from gerties book. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. I used the basic vneck bodice from gerties ultimate dress book but added a. So, i decided to attack butterick 5814, which was designed by the talented ms. These are classic, mainly 1950s styles that gertie is known for wearing, inspired by vogues new book for better sewing.
An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing. 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. I wanted the dress to have a definite retro vibe but still not too dressed up. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogues new book for better. I am happy to have acquired it as it has authentic 1950 sewing techniques, as well as fabric selections. Gerties book includes her own 14 wardrobe essentials, inspired by the vogue book, and with examples of how to adapt. Meet the new lamour, with expanded sizing and double the design options. Hello there gertie, found your blog thru a link you left on your parfait dress on flickr and im so glad i followed it. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times theres a new blog in town.
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. With all the new mixandmatch design options, this dress is equally at home at a casual country picnic or a sultry tiki affair. The clothes from the 40s and 50s always have such attention to beautiful details, something i hope to learn from gertie s book. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing at. Blog by gertie page 9 of 24 international sewing starlet. Gerties book archives tuesday stitches sewing patterns. Sewing gerties day dress from her ultimate dressbook.
I adore gerties blog and would love to read her new book. The best patternmaking book ever i love vintage sewing books. 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. Unlike gerties previous books that focused on beginner techniques and casual sportswear her newest book is all about the dress. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. 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. 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. Ive made it before in black rayon blend with big red roses the same fabric i used for the shirtwaist dress from the same book. Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. I have my eye on the bowtied blouse as a first project to make. Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a blouse in under 180 minutes by sewing and dressmaking with zipper, fabric, and interfacing. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times there s a new blog in town.
It has a back zipper closure and one long biascut strap that continues from the back shoulder to the front following the underbust seam, then the strap goes up the other shoulder where it finally comes back to the other side in the back. 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. 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. 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. 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 passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top. 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. Sep 23, 2017 this is one of my favourite sewing books ever. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing at. Nov 05, 20 a little birdie told me to make this one groan. If you are familiar with basic sewing techniquesthen give this book a go. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing sewing book club sew. I love wearing dresses and have been on the hunt for a collection that would have lots of basic silhouettes i could play with for a work wardrobe.
Sun young park is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4. Gerties new book for better sewing miss maddy sews. First up were two patterns id worked with before butterick 63, and the pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing. 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. 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. I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin. Thankfully i took gerties advice at the beginning of the book and committed myself to making a muslin of each garment i wanted to make before sewing it up. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing.
Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Hirsch gerties new book for better sewing brings her love of midcentury retro fashion to casualwearthink sweatergirl tops, hepburnstyle slacks, and stylish skirtsin her latest sewing guide. The coverage of the basics is extensive and a wide variety of techniques are covered before the sewing even begins. Gertie s book includes her own 14 wardrobe essentials, inspired by the vogue book, and with examples of how to adapt. I dont know if the sizing is different from the first two books or if i am just a more meticulous sewist now than i was a few years ago, but holy cow. Gretchen gertie hirsch im your friend gertie from gerties new blog for better sewing. It seems like its been a long time since ive taken on a more complicated project. The dress bodice has the most beautiful pleating and detailing, and it is fully lined and boned. For my dress, i knew i wanted to do a chevron design on the front bodice. 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.
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