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. My very own copy of gertie s new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin. 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. Lovers of all things vintage will be the envy of their friends with gerties ultimate dress book. Gerties new book for better sewing strapless party. For these workshops, i have everyone make the basic bodice and a skirt of their choice from gerties ultimate dress book.
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. I ended up finding just the thing in gerties ultimate dress book which i had won ages ago in a giveaway and hadnt actually made anything out of yet. The followup to the popular gerties new book for better sewing and gertie sews. Whip up a gorgous new dress using our free pattern download from gretchen hirsch. Pdf download gerties ultimate dress book free unquote books. 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.
Sewing with style message board free download from gerties new book for better sewing. Unlike gerties previous books that focused on beginner techniques and casual sportswear her newest book is all about the dress. 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 back for another gertie sewing book flip through. It s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Nov 05, 20 a little birdie told me to make this one groan. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top. 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. It s called gertie s ultimate dress book, and it s pretty wow. This is the side pleated skirt from gerties ultimate dress book with a waistband added. The first half of gerties ultimate dress book is composed of what gertie calls skills and is broken.
Not only does it contain 23 beautiful retro dress patterns including. If you love retro style, check out the new sewing book by gretchen hirsch. Free download from gerties new book for better sewing. Gerties armscyes never seem to be the right size unfortunately. Pdf download gerties new fashion sketchbook free ebooks pdf. Meet the new lamour, with expanded sizing and double the design options. Charm patterns by gertie by gretchen gertie hirsch.
The followup to the popular gerties new book for better sewing and. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. Measuring 6 inches x 9 inches in size perfect for handbags and cases. The book begins with all the essential techniques for. I made up this top using the portrait blouse pattern from gerties new book for better sewing. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles9781617690754. 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. The book begins with all the essential techniques for dressmaking and includes instructions. Like my other books, it was illustrated by sun young. Its called gerties ultimate dress book, and its pretty wow. A manual for experienced sewists wanting to take their sewing to the next level such as to. Gertie s dress book is a fun way to learn dress making and have f. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing.
The shirtwaist dress, gertie s new book for better sewing. Gerties dress book is a fun way to learn dress making and have f. 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. 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. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing. Be the first to ask a question about gerties ultimate dress book.
I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. See our other range at our web page or click our author name the funky books co. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. I just got my copy of gerties ultimate dress book and i couldnt wait to share a few pages with you.
Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads. I chose the basic bodice and pencil skirt pattern from gerties ultimate dress book and paired it with the peter pan collar my first success after many failed attempts in the past those collars. Next i taught my two day workshop at needlefruit to a wonderful group of women. 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. Then check out my patreon for exclusive videos and downloads, and visit the charm. With all the new mixandmatch design options, this dress is equally at home at a casual country picnic or a sultry tiki affair. I chose the portrait blouse because it s a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. Your figure is really wellsuited to this dress style. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. If your a lady who loves to wear dresses this is the book for you. This book promised to tackle the sometimes complicated task of making linings, explaining. Apr 25, 2016 unlike gerties previous books that focused on beginner techniques and casual sportswear her newest book is all about the dress.
I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. I love gerties blog and this is a extension of that, it is written in the same breezy style, i will admit if it wasnt for the fact that it was a gertie book, i probably wouldnt have bought it, there seems to be little point in having two ultimate dress books, because gertie didnt come out until march and i. This is the most versatile dress pattern youll ever own. 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.
You may know gertie from her books, pattern line of retro designs for. Gerties new book for better sewing strapless party dress. This vintageinspired design has two bodices, three skirts, six sleeve styles, and two collars, giving you 72 dress designs in one package. The book begins with all the essential techniques for dressmaking and includes. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog for better sewing. It is actually a really cute skirt, but it too has a issue. 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. 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. And it has good instructions for my mostused alteration. 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. One of her examples is a fantastic crepe dress with this bodice, sleeves, and a pencil skirt.
Pdf download gerties ultimate dress book free unquote. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. 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. Jan 21, 2016 i just got my copy of gertie s ultimate dress book and i couldnt wait to share a few pages with you. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. It s such an exciting day when the postman brings that first copy.
The fabric is a quilting cotton that i bought at joanns quite a. This glamorous dress was named for dorothy lamour, who starred in many films with tropical flair. We have an extraordinary team of meetup leaders who offer their skills, expertise, and ideas in a variety of topics, for seamsters of many levels. 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. Conducting experiments in dressmaking, pattern drafting, upholstery and other crafts.
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. The new complete guide to sewing is a first class reference book for beginners, students, intermediates and even experts. This pattern is the floral surplice dress which features a crossed over bodice, a separate midriff piece, and a sidepleated skirt. Gretchen gertie hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gerties new fashion sketchbook.
Pdf gertie sews vintage casual download full pdf book. 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. A muchanticipated followup to gertie s new book for better sewing featuring modern updates of the sportswear styles of the 1940s and 1950s, plus an illustrated to guide to all of the techniques needed to create them todayfrom one of the most popular an. Buy a discounted hardcover of gerties ultimate dress book online from australias. So, these arent the greatest pics of me and the dress, but check out my cat fig photo bombing. Its such an exciting day when the postman brings that first copy. Feb 23, 2014 look what arrived in the mail yesterday. I really wanted to make a skirt with the corduroy, but i had an odd amount. The year at a glance list important contacts with address book pages. Timeless patterns are shared to give you the inside info and techniques for making 23 vintage dresses. Since everyone loved my first one, im on to the next.
Gretchen hirsch every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Other gerties ultimate dress book gerties dress book. 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. My very own copy of gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Looking for a new skill or project to learn during quarantine. This is my biggest book yet and i practically sewed my little fingers off making all the dresses. 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. Theres a strong focus on fit, and everyone leaves with a new dress and a customfit basic bodice pattern. Gerties ultimate dress book, a modern guide to sewing fabulous. This unforgettable vintage stunner is perfect for summer parties and socials. For gerties new fashion sketchbook, gretchen hirsch teamed up with illustrator sun young park to reinvent traditional figure templatesknown as croquisfor the 21st century. Released today, we know this is a dressmaking book a lot of you have been waiting for. The followup to the popular gerties new book for better sewing and gertie.
Gretchen hirsh has made the art of the vintage dress available in her new book. 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. The choose your own adventure style of instructions lets you decide how youll finish your dress neckline facing, allinone facing. 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. Download now every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Hi all in case you havent seen this, it looks like the portrait blouse from her new book is being made available via free pdf download at this link. Its the bow neck blouse pattern from gerties new book for better sewing. Good for you for sticking with this pattern well done.
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