Kop gerties new book for better sewing av gretchen hirsch pa. The first half of gerties ultimate dress book is composed of what gertie calls skills and is broken down into 6 sections. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles gerties sewing at. 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. 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. Apr 25, 2016 the first half of gerties ultimate dress book is composed of what gertie calls skills and is broken down into 6 sections. I have her first book, gerties new book for better sewing and although ive only made one pattern from it, it. Im thrilled to be publishing this new and updated lamour dress that. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut.
Despite my continued reservations about the patterns in gertie s new book for better sewing, im glad that this pattern got sewn up. 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. 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 wiggle dress from gertie s new book for better sewing. See more ideas about dressmaking, sewing clothes and sewing patterns. I found these sections to be nicely laid out and reasonably informative. 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.
Womens pattern 6968 new look patterns to purchase new look patterns. Timeless patterns are shared to give you the inside info and techniques for making 23 vintage dresses. 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. I will definitely be looking for your book release a wiggle dress is just what my wardrobe needs. The book begins with all the essential techniques for. For that i opted to add red piping to the waistline and some red buttons on the. This is a standard security test that we use to prevent spammers from sending automated requests. I am also glad i made it because i realized that i needed to cut a size smaller if it was going to look right. 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. While i labeled this the wiggle dress from gerties new book for better sewing, thats not strictly true. 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. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing is a. Retro sewing a dress from the upcoming gerties ultimate dress book.
This is a community specifically for sewing including, but not limited to. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. It is a strange looking muslin because it is not muslin colored. I have her first book, gerties new book for better. Charming gertie vintage sewing starlet gretchen gertie. After making a muslin of the emery dress a few weeks back, i fell in love with the bodice fit.
All of the projects are modelled by charming gertie, who has the proportions. When i got gerties book last year new book for better sewing i was so thrilled with it. It s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. Gretchen hirsh has made the art of the vintage dress available in her new book. 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. If you want to recreate this dress you need to be able to sew a straight seam and how to insert an invisible zipper. Each blog post introduces a new series of the quilt. Gertie sews vintage casual is gretchen hirschs followup to gerties new book for better sewing. It is also a stylish, spirited pattern book featuring 14 customisable wardrobe essentials inspired by vogues new book for better sewing, many shown in several different variations, for a total of 25 projects. Fa gerties new book for better sewing af gretchen hirsch som.
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. 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. She is the creator of gertie s new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. It is also a stylish, spirited pattern book featuring 14 customisable wardrobe essentials inspired by vogue s new book for better sewing, many shown in several different variations, for a total of 25 projects. Though her pattern is the inspiration, this dress is actually a mashup of christine haynes emery dress bodice and gerties pencil skirt. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gertie s new book for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch drape drape 3 by hisako sato drape drape by hisako. Mar 08, 2016 every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses.
In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. 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. When i got gertie s book last year new book for better sewing i was so thrilled with it. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. On the shirtwaist dress, i think i took off 3 or something nuts. There are a lot of nice pictures and patterns in it. Gerties ultimate dress book by gretchen hirsch waterstones. I wanted to include a glam sheathwiggle dress, but then i spiced it up a bit with a sweetheart neckline. Gretchen gertie hirsch is the author of gertie s new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gertie s new fashion sketchbook. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing. And i love it with those fab stockings youre wearing. As promised, i wanted to walk you through the bodice pattern changes i made to turn the wiggle dress pattern from my book. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch bok.
Thank you all so much for your willingness to learn about this new venture and to give us your feedback. For another project i had bought myself gerties ultimate dressbook so i chose to make a dress out of that book. One of my favourite aspects of the book is that it pulls back the curtain on construction and reveals what the insides of the garments look like. Although i think underarm gussets are ugly and distract from the overall construction flow of many garments in that theyre not long, curvy lines, they do keep the silhouette of said garments pleasing. It s called gertie s ultimate dress book, and it s pretty wow. I made up this top using the portrait blouse pattern from gerties new book for better sewing. In the first book, hirsch focused on dresses, skirts and evening wear. Projects range from a pencil skirt and portrait blouse to a wiggle dress and suit jacket.
I wanted the dress to have a definite retro vibe but still not too dressed up. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog for better sewing. 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. I am shortwaisted, so i do usually have to make an adjustment, but it s drastic on gertie s book patterns.
Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads, and stitch, and. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. As always, my choose your own adventure instructions will show you the best techniques for a beautifully fitted and constructed garment while letting you be the mistress of your own sewing destiny. Its really helpful to take a peek at how another stitcher finishes her seams and keeps the whole thing hanging together a very. Biancas florence dress sew over it, dress sewing, new me, happy weekend. I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs.
I made the muslin and learned how to do two new techniques underarm gussets and a vent in the back of the skirt. I look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again. 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. Wiggle dress from gertie s 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. For this reason, it baffles me how its taken me this long to finally make a wiggle dress. 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. 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. Getting ready to sew, basic dress construction, finishing details, giving the dress structure, techniques for special fabrics, and fitting. 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. First up were two patterns id worked with before butterick 63, and the pencil skirt from gerties 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 s spirited, modern style. The pinkie pie dress im going to make this with pretty cotton.
Its called gerties ultimate dress book, and its pretty wow. I really appreciate that each of gerties books contains new information she doesnt just recycle the same text with new patterns and includes lots of tricks and tips on how to get the most out of your sewing practice. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles gertie s sewing at. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top. This pattern is from gerties new book for better sewing.
The finished wiggle dress in harris tweed sewing clothes, diy clothes, clothes for women. I wasnt going to do the facings at all and switch to bias binding, but in the end, i just didnt want to deviate. 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. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing.
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. Though her pattern is the inspiration, this dress is actually a mashup of christine haynes emery dress bodice and gertie s pencil skirt. 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. Then, inexplicably, i put in on the shelf and didnt touch it until this week. This is the side pleated skirt from gerties ultimate dress book with a waistband added. So, these arent the greatest pics of me and the dress, but check out my cat fig photo bombing. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail.
Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. The inside seams are sergered, except for the facing, which i applied a bias tape to. Please consider subscribing if you would like to support our free sewing education and also receive killer exclusive content. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. Taking in the hips is new for me, although it does give you a nice boost to the vanity. Im both mystified and very disappointed since the one project ive made from one of previous books the pencil skirt from 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. Thats definitely a wiggle dress complete with fitted armpits. It is actually a really cute skirt, but it too has a issue. 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. Gretchen hirsch writes gertie s new blog for better sewing blogforbettersewing. And it has good instructions for my mostused alteration. Jan 26, 2012 i will definitely be looking for your book release a wiggle dress is just what my wardrobe needs. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. My pattern book du jour, as im sure youve all noticed, has to be 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. 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.
The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors. While i labeled this the wiggle dress from gertie s new book for better sewing, that s not strictly true. Pink floral wiggle dress gerties new blog for better sewing.
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. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogues new book for better sewing. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Sewing gerties day dress from her ultimate dressbook. So far, i have made the portrait blouse and the pencil skirt, but i intend to make. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. 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. After all it was my fault the first time for not consulting the size chart and. 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. I have made the portrait blouse, the pencil skirt and the bow tie blouse.
In this followup to gerties new book for better sewing, gretchen gertie hirsch celebrates the classic casual styles that icons like katharine hepburn, audrey hepburn, and rosie the riveter made famousthink widelegged trousers, fitted capri pants, beach rompers, shorts, knit tops, jeans, and day dresses. Sep 23, 2017 this is one of my favourite sewing books ever. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide 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. If your a lady who loves to wear dresses this is the book for you. 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 second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. I really wanted to make a skirt with the corduroy, but i had an odd amount. I love the style of the patterns in her book, but i do hesitate sewing them. Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads. I chose the portrait blouse because it s a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. Sep 08, 20 i have finished my version of gertie s wiggle dress. But you will do well enough to just choose the recommended size in gerties book if you are just starting out. Gerties new book for better sewing miss maddy sews.