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 gretchen hirsch. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. For some reason there are way more sewing magazines out of the uk than anywhere else. 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. The dj is also in very good condition and is wrapped in a brodart sleeve. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better sewing. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses.
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 the author of gerties new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gerties new fashion sketchbook. Sep 16, 2014 gretchen girtie hirsch is the author of gertie s new book for better sewing stc craft, autumn 2012, a passionate seamstress, a soughtafter teacher and the creator of one of the web s most popular sewing blogs. It s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on. 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. 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. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing by hirsch, gretchen at. This blog is where i share sewing tips and inspiration, plus news about tilly.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. 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. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. Aug 22, 2015 searching for a sewing book as a beginner can be a big task. I received a copy ive been able to thumb through and there s one to giveaway to you too. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch bok. A day in the life of gretchen hirsc h gertie s new blog for better sewing. As i was reading gretchen hirschs book, i had to leave the room for a moment. A day in the life of gretchen hirsch gerties new blog. Oct 05, 2012 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.
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. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. In the first book, hirsch focused on dresses, skirts and evening wear. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Apr 10, 2015 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques, by gretchen hirsch aka gertie look what arrived in the mail yesterday. Our guide to the best sewing blogs to follow in the uk and abroad. Gerties new book for better sewing sewing book club. Starting from her blog, gerties new book for better sewing is an extension of more techniques and styles. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism.
I had wanted to read gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen. 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. The lessons in the beginning of the book provide the foundation to create versatile dresses, skirts, and blouses. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic. This isnt some dark age of information where two seconds of research couldnt show someone who actually wanted to write a useful book how utterly incompetent they were. 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. In the book, there are 25 lovely wardrobe essentials, and i was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. 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 greataunt for the skirt.
Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. The hardcover of the gerties new book for better sewing. I doubt there s anyone in internet sewing land who doesnt know and adore gertie. A day in the life of gretchen hirsch gerties new blog for. Gertie s new blog for better sewing ive just preordered my copy from amazon uk. Gerties new book for better sewing news ray stitch.
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. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4. A modern guide to couture style sewing using basic vintage techniques has the look of being only suitable for those with a taste of the vintageesque, its actually wonderful as a stepping off point for all dressmakers, no matter what their style. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. Writing her sewing blog was the start of a whole new, exciting, multifaceted career for this super talented seamstress, so she makes the perfect interviewee for a day in the life.
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. Im a beginner at sewing and want to create a business in sewing and i think gertie s book will really help me, the inspirational patterns and how she writes is really easy to understand. Gretchen hirsch writes gertie s new blog for better sewing blogforbettersewing. Plus size sewing with a quirky, pretty and cute twist. 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. May 30, 2014 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. 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. Keep an eye out for new categories this year, including william gees best sewing. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun. And dont forget that all charm pdfs are currently 15% off with the code stayhomeandsew, so you can get the rita blouse pdf on sale. 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.
Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. As an extension of her blog, this book starts off with all the key skills needed to make the perfect garment. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing signed hard copy. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Love sewing is fashion sewing oriented with a modern point of view and includes numerous garment patterns with each issue. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing at. Editing and proofreading craft books for stc craftmelanie falick books on a freelance basis. Please consider subscribing if you would like to support our free sewing education and also receive killer exclusive content. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques stc craft, melanie falick books, 2012.
An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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. 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 coat dress, gertie s new book for better sewing. 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. 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. The best sewing blogs to follow in 2018 blog william gee uk. Charming gertie vintage sewing starlet gretchen gertie. But if your beginner sewing aspirations are about retro clothing, this book will inspire you. First up were two patterns id worked with before butterick 63, and the pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Thank you all so much for your willingness to learn about this new venture and to give us your feedback. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin. Sewing books for beginners gerties new book for better. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better. 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. Nahtalente the magazine for hobby cutters with cutting pattern database. If youre new to sewing, its a great book to find inspiration. 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. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen. I read an awful lot of quilting and sewing books so i can let you all know which books you absolutely have to go out and buy this instant. Gerties new book for better sewing sewing book club sew.
They are currently offering a copy of gerties new book with an annual subscription. Jul 24, 20 gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. The great british sewing bee series 6 contestants meet the new sewing bees. Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. My very own copy of gertie s new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Gretchen hirsch is the sewing mastermind behind gerties new blog for better sewing blogforbettersewing. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. I have her first book, gerties new book for better sewing and although ive only made one pattern from it, it. She teaches sewing classes and contributesto many sewing publications. Gertie sews vintage casual is gretchen hirschs followup to gertie s new book for better sewing. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing ive preordered my.
If you read gerties new blog for better sewing, you already know that gretchen hirsch is all about. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. Gretchen hirsch, gerties new blog for better sewing rockabilly mode, retro. Vogue s new book for better sewing vogue pattern service on. 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. If you read gerties new blog for better sewing, you already know that gretchen hirsch is all about teaching basic sewing.
This is a standard security test that we use to prevent spammers from sending automated requests. I chose the portrait blouse because it s a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. A modern guide to couture style sewing using basic vintage techniques has the look of being only suitable for. But the mid20th century was also an amazing time for sportswear think wide legged trousers, playful beach rompers, 50s style shorts, casual dresses, fitted capri pants and. Sewing bee colour block top free pattern tutorial from sew magazine uk amazing sewing. Whip up a gorgous new dress using our free pattern download from gretchen hirsch. Plus this means that i can share my lace and sheer fabric sewing tips with you. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, an in demand sewing teacher and creatorwriter of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. 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. Vogues new book for better sewing vogue pattern service on. You may know gertie from her books, pattern line of retro designs for. I look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs.
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. She has 15,000 blog subscribers and averages 45,000 unique monthly visitors and 350,000 monthly page views. She has her own pattern line with butterick, and teaches fashion design and sewing around america. Gertie s new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Gertie s book includes her own 14 wardrobe essentials, inspired by the vogue book, and with examples of how to adapt. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times theres a new blog in town. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to couture style sewing.
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