I adore gertie s blog and would love to read her new book. A 14 circle skirt made easy a dressmaking sewing blog. An extension of the blog, gertie s 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. Aug 28, 20 the giveaway for my 6 month blogiversary is now over and the winner of gerties book for better sewing is. Favorite add to butterick b6354 uncut patterns by gertie vintage style playsuit pattern size a5 us 614 allthebestpatterns. I announced a winner on my facebook page monday, so check there if you entered. Join our patreon for more episodes and exclusive pattern download. 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. I have emailed jen and she has 72 hours to respond, so if that is you go check your email. In our world, being an artist was the best thing you could do. Also, i just picked up that jacket tailoring book you recommended a while back.
Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, an in demand sewing teacher and creatorwriter of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Gertie sews jiffy dresses, the swirl dress is a fantastic day dress, that, like the jiffy name implies, wraps find this pin and more on sewing inspiration by pattern by lynn chapin. Houndstooth pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing sew hopeful 15 june, 2014 18 i recently made up two versions of the pencil skirt from gertie s new book for better sewing affiliate link to.
Im so excited about the release of my new book, gertie. Mar 08, 2016 every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. After you overlocked all the pieces you are good to go. The clothes from the 40s and 50s always have such attention to beautiful details, something i hope to learn from gertie s book. Last year at this time i managed to pull together a pattern to share. New skillstechniques invisible zipper skirt yoke inverted box kick pleat lining a skirt with. Posts about gerties new book for better sewing written by tassadit.
Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to. Houndstooth pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing. But if your beginner sewing aspirations are about retro clothing, this book will inspire you. Sep 14, 2012 gretchen hirsch has stitched her way to sewing stardom through her online community gertie s new blog for better sewing. Please choose whether this site may use cookies or related technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and flash objects cookies as described below. Sep 26, 2012 perhaps i should slow down after the next birthday party.
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. Buy a cheap copy of gerties new book for better sewing. Jan 08, 2014 anise jacket bcn unique paco peralta bound buttonhole tutorial burda 7494 burdastyle burdastyle jenny butterick 58 by hand london cassock coat circle skirt colette patterns crochet crochet pattern elisalex emery fall for cotton fitting tips gerties new book for better sewing helpful links interfacing tips jackie coat jasmine kwik sew 3334. This year, what with moving, i fear thats been the last thing on my mind. For any of these books, buy the edition you can afford, used is fine. The book begins with all the essential techniques for. You see, this weekend both my parents and my inlaws are coming to visit and my husband didnt want them to see that we. Sewing books for beginners gerties new book for better. Gertie s new book for better sewing dressmakers guide preorder hartlandquiltshop. This groups aim is to organize and share all the projects made from gretchens patterns. Jun 15, 2014 houndstooth pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing sew hopeful 15 june, 2014 18 i recently made up two versions of the pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing affiliate link to amazon and was pleasantly surprised. 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. See more ideas about sewing, apparel fabric, online craft store. I have been muslining a dress like this intermittently for the past 2 years i finally.
Ive also cleaned up bad formatting, corrected spelling and grammar and in some cases edited the text on older posts. Fashion changes quickly but sewing techniques do not. Barnes each posted a still life on the thennew photosharing site, flickr. My vote for your next sew along garment is a basic pair of pants. And, frankly, with a lot of the big changes in my life recently i could pretty easily be pretty whiny. 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 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 sewing a julie. For both of these projects, it was my first time utilizing a variety of sewing techniques, seven to be exact. Houndstooth pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing sew hopeful 15 june, 2014 18 i recently made up two versions of the pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing affiliate link to amazon and was pleasantly surprised. Searching for a sewing book as a beginner can be a big task. 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 adore gerties blog and would love to read her new book.
This entry was posted in handmade wardrobe, sewing and tagged bowtied blouse, gerties new blog for better sewing, gerties new book for better sewing, navy blue polka dots, sewing, sewing machine on july 4, 20 by amelia wray. 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. This is butterick 6019, a bombshell dress by gretchen hirsch of gerties new blog for better sewing. By the way, a good quality faux fur is machinewashable, very warm, and you can clean baby. I had a lot of fun doing a giveaway, i think read more. Pencil skirt from gnbbs i made this using the straight waistband option and the only alteration was to peg it in a little more and add in a back vent. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Starting my independent pattern line charm patterns meant i needed a new online. Aug 27, 2010 the tentatively titled gerties new book for better sewing will be a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams.
Sewing gerties day dress from her ultimate dressbook bernina. Ive always emphasized the use of good reference books on this blog, and thats what this will be. We all agree that gertie s new book for better sewing is chock full of great tips and patterns. A plethora of new sewing skills with gertie and twinkle. The followup to the popular gerties new book for better sewing. Jul 31, 2012 vogues new book for better sewing was published in 1952, and it was a wonderful time for evening gowns.
Blue sketch roses dress gerties new blog for better. In fascinating, holidays, new book, sewing tags sewing, machine sewing, hand stitching. Blue sketch roses dress gerties new blog for better sewing. I recently made up two versions of the pencil skirt from gertie s new book for better sewing affiliate link to. The clothes from the 40s and 50s always have such attention to beautiful details, something i hope to learn from gerties book. Any new book from clara parkes is an occasion to celebrate, but true to form. I have my eye on the bowtied blouse as a first project to make. Aqua rose border surplice dress gerties new blog for better sewing. The tentatively titled gerties new book for better sewing will be a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques. I have been doing some sewing and knitting lately and finally have something finished to show you. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun.
Tags book the workroom gerties new book for better sewing. This entry was posted in handmade wardrobe, sewing and tagged bowtied blouse, gertie s new blog for better sewing, gertie s new book for better sewing, navy blue polka dots, sewing, sewing machine on july 4, 20 by amelia wray. Eventually, i narrowed it down to the wiggle dress from gerties new book for better sewing, which i have traced out. The book begins with all the essential techniques for dressmaking and includes instructions. Jan 01, 2014 you may recall me mentioning last week that i was going to a workshop with the lovely and talented gretchen hirsch of blog for better sewing and gerties new book for better sewing fame.
Adjustment and requirements to sew gerties day dress. Houndstooth pencil skirt from gerties new book for better. Gertie s new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Gerties new blog for better sewing vintage dress patterns. Right up my alley for the butterick pattern book for spring cover dress by gertie.
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. This is the butterick 6019 pattern by gertie of gerties new blog for better sewing. She has recently come out with a book based on the blog that is full of. Jan 15, 2016 posts about gerties new book for better sewing written by tassadit. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. Aug 25, 2017 shop the largest assortment of fabric, sewing, quilting, scrapbooking. 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.
Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. Jul 17, 2016 blue sketch roses dress, a sewing post from the blog gertie s new blog for better sewing on bloglovin. Sep 01, 2012 an extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Check your local library too, its a fantastic resource. Jul 07, 2014 i was thrilled when i realised i had just enough to eek out a pencil skirt, and of course, i made another pencil skirt using the pattern from gerties book for better sewing. Yesterday, i took some time out from the sheath dress and vogues new book for better sewing for a little home decor sewing, and it gave me a lot of think about in terms of sewing and homemaking, i suppose well call it. Christian diors new look was unveiled in 1947, and by the early 50s the silhouette was well established, with its full skirts, tiny waists, and structured bodices. She is the creator of gerties new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Bright and early friday morning i boarded a plane for monterey, california, and three flights and nine hours later i arrived on the beautiful and sunny west. Jan 20, 2014 i have completed my makes from gertie s new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch and twinkle sews by wenlan chia. These are belcarra blouse by sewaholic and the pencilskirt from gerties new book for better sewing, more information on these tomorrow.
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