Oct 07, 20 next time ill made the bust a 6, waist a 8 and hips 10. 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. Feb 23, 2014 look what arrived in the mail yesterday. I cut a size 2, which looked right on paper, but i will definitely be going down to a 0 for the bodice. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. I finished this in about two days, and i picked a cotton fabric so it wasnt too difficult.
Some of the tutorials like bound buttonholes are on her blog already, so i felt familiar with. Oct 24, 2012 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. Join our patreon for more episodes and exclusive pattern download. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to couturestyle sewing. Mar 08, 2016 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. The portrait blouse ba ck cut 1 on fold k s o the portrait blouse d fr ont cut 1 on fold t k s o e d a a g c c n g the portrait blouse fr ont fa cing cut 1 on fold fabric cut 1 on fold interfacing o d size 2 size 4 size 6 size 8 size 10 size 12 size 14 size 16 buttonhole gusset stitch line center back center front size 2 size 4 size 6 size 8. Gerties ultimate dress book, a modern guide to sewing fabulous. I was excited when she showed some of the clothes shed made from patterns in the book. My measurements are 332836 if that helps give an idea of sizing. Some of the tutorials like bound buttonholes are on her blog already, so i felt familiar with a good chunk of the content. As soon as i saw gerties new butterick pattern i knew i had to make it.
Fortunately i have had lessons in pattern cutting so grasped the general idea of. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. 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. 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.
Gerties shirtwaist dress with hacks with my hands dream. Gertie s new book for better sewing, shirtwaist dress ive had gertie s first two dressmaking books in my collection for over a year. Gerties new book for better sewing from stc craft melanie falick books on vimeo. A day in the life of gretchen hirsch gerties new blog for. All of them are flattering and perfect for my body type. I love gerties new blog for better sewing and i was excited when she announced that she was writing a sewing book. Gerties new book for better sewing strapless party. Each of these books contain a wealth of sewing how to information as well as a wardrobe, complete with patterns.
I made two circle skirt patterns for my waist size i always get out my copy of my first book to remember how to do this, but there are instructions all over the internet too. She is the author of four sewing books and the designer of patterns by gertie, a line of vintageinspired designs with butterick. Since most women are a size bigger in the hips than in the waist, the pattern proportions in the book are already. Gertie sews vintage casual meet your next favorite book. Jan 25, 2011 its a little hard to see from the picture, but its waaaaaay too big. 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. Butterick 5953 misses dress would be cute in polka dots too butterick patterns by gertie, buttonfront wrap dress, sweetheart neckline, inside ties, back hemline godet.
Sep 05, 2012 entries will close next tuesday, 911 and well announce a winner on 912. 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 pattern maker influencer. Gerties new book for better sewing giveaway spoonflower. Sep 10, 2017 sewing the rockabilly dress from gertie s ultimate dress book one of my many sewing goals this summer was to sew something out of one of my three sewing books by gretchen hirsch. Sep 01, 2012 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.
You can still fill out the form to be added to the wait list for any of the retreats. I know i have an awful time with gerties personal patterns from her book, they dont fit pear shapes well at all. What you see is after i had taken in the side seams to the 0 size, and its still too big. See more ideas about sewing, joann fabrics and online craft store. My favorite parts are the ones when im feeling completely inspired, usually when im at the beginning of a new idea a new design or a new subject that im compelled to blog about.
Great gertie dress, headband, handbag sew very crafty. This is a wonderful book for any sewers who also like the classics of the 40s and 50s granted in is us centric but still very good, the best thing about this is the fact that these clothes are designed for women with shape and the first part of the book is a wonderful repository of clothes making information, with the latter part turned over the the patterns and various tweaks thereof. Charm patterns by gertie by gretchen gertie hirsch. This is a snippet taken from one of my live videos. An ensemble from gerties new book for better sewing sew. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch the colette sewing handbook by sarai mitnick how to make sewing patterns by donald h.
I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. I love the patterns in gerties new book for better sewing. Pdf gertie s new book for better sewing download full. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing. Pdf gertie s new book for better sewing download full pdf. In the 50s, simplicity released a line of jiffy sewing patterns which were incredibly chic and had minimal pieces.
Sewing the rockabilly dress from gerties ultimate dress book. I preordered it and got my copy a couple of weeks ago. Apr 10, 2015 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 patterns to make variations and lots of other things. I love gerties blog, so of course i love gerties book. Purple pom pom explosion skirt gerties new blog for better. My very own copy of gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. Pdf download gerties new book for better sewing free. Gerties new book for better sewing giveaway spoonflower blog. She is the creator of gertie s new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles and immediately completed a dress that is so much fun. She has appeared on the pbs series its sew easy, and she loves to teach sewing to others in person and online. 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. Dress sewing patterns, evening and prom sewing patterns, bridal sewing patterns, plus costume and cosplay sewing patterns.
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. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a blogger, author, and pattern designer with a love of all things retro think rose prints, full skirted dresses, and crinolines. Hi ive been sewing for years, i love vintage styles so its the patterns i think. Gretchen hirsch, author of gerties new book for better sewing sewing is a skill thats both fun and functional, and theres no better way to get started than with jolly miss patch. Apr 09, 2019 s magazine sunday express from the woman who brought you gertie s ultimate dress book comes this modern guide to patters that you can whip up in a day. All in all, its an extremely pleasant existence and i think im incredibly lucky to have this life. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top. 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. Sep 23, 20 the lessons in the beginning of the book provide the foundation to create versatile dresses, skirts, and blouses.
Gertie, also known as designer gretchen hirsch, has become my new favorite. Just like my first book, this is a ginormous reference guidepattern collection all in one. The whole book has, in fact, been divided into two parts. Use pattern piece number 4 as a guide to cut two pieces of elastic. Nov 09, 2011 thats our term for jammie pants and tshirts. 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. Sep 24, 2018 i bought gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch some months ago. Gretchen gertie hirsch is the author of gertie s new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gertie s new fashion sketchbook. It also comes with optional patch pockets and bow ties for the shoulders. Gretchen gertie hirsch is raising funds for charm patterns by gertie on kickstarter. While youre waiting to find out if youve won the book, you may want to pick up one of gertie s new butterick sewing patterns, a gorgeous cocktail dress and doublebreasted coat. Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors. The followup to the popular gerties new book for better sewing and gertie.
Since everyone loved my first one, im on to the next. When this pattern came out i was swamped with my bombshell dress for the husqvarna viking convention, so i started this a day after i got back from gorgeous orlando, read more. The dress is made from one main pattern piece which you cut 4 times. A day in the life of gretchen hirsch gerties new blog. Welcome to math class with miss gertie, where you will learn how and. 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. Im back for another gertie sewing book flip through. 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. Its a book that not only has gorgeous vintage inspired patterns, it also teaches a great number of sewing techniques that can be used to make vintage style garments.
She learns how to thread a needle, cut patterns, and sew a fine seam by hand. Finished my vintage boatneck dress from gerties book. I adore the flattering, vintageispired patterns that gertie designed for the book. In this followup to gerties new book for better sewing, gretchen.
A long weekend friday through sunday, 9 am to 5 pm each day devoted to dressmaking techniques in new yorks beautiful hudson. This pattern is true to butterick sizing lots of ease. 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. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. The book includes 10 printed patterns that allow you to make up to 25 different vintageinspired wardrobe essentials. If you read gertie s new blog for better sewing, you already know that gretchen hirsch is all about teaching basic sewing skills that some of us guilty. I just purchased her new book gerties ultimate dress book. The followup to the popular gerties new book for better sewing and. I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin. Purple pom pom explosion skirt gerties new blog for. 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. I love the patterns in gertie s new book for better sewing.
This is the third dress i have made from that book. Have you made any of gerties patterns butterick or simlpicity. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. The only thing i dont love are the chest darts because they were way too big and im not good at altering patterns to fit my size. The book begins with all the essential techniques for dressmaking and includes. The patterns are printed on both sides, so you must make a duplicate, even if youre in a hurry and sure of your size. It s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. 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. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses.
An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. Gerties new blog for better sewing kelly learns to sew. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. I remember looking through when id only been sewing about six or seven months and thinking everything looked terribly hard. The first one was her wiggle dress and the second one was the shirtwaist dress.
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