Gretchen hirsh has made the art of the vintage dress available in her new book. 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. Gretchen gertie hirsch new york city, april 11, 1979 is a retro fashion blogger, author and fashion designer hirsch, also known as gertie, started her blog blog for better sewing in 2009 and her career took off very soon after that she has almost 48. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles gertie s sewing by gretchen hirsch mar 8, 2016 4. Nov 29, 2018 these small retreats will allow participants to get away from it all, and focus entirely on sewing for a full weekend. Before fame before she began blogging, she worked as a childrens book editor for a number of publishing companies. With its simple construction, the floral day dress is an elegant classic that will make it a favourite in your closet.
Like my other books, it was illustrated by sun young park. Its such an exciting day when the postman brings that first copy. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch bok. Whether or not youre a fan of retro styling, gerties ultimate dress book by gretchen hirsch is a fantastic collection for many a dress enthusiast. Gretchen gertie hirsh new york, 11 april 1979 is een retro fashionblogger, auteur en modeontwerper. Search press gerties ultimate dress book by gretchen hirsch. But see how much you can do with some different straps and trims, using the same bodice and skirt. My body doesnt seem to be a good match for gertie s pattern blocks but as i enjoy making fitting changes, that does not bother me too much.
A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles by gretchen hirsch online at alibris. Gretchen hirschs blog, page 3 goodreads share book. Gerties ultimate dress book basic bodice fitting youtube. Gerties ultimate dress book, a modern guide to sewing. It is actually a really cute skirt, but it too has a issue. Gertie s ultimate dress book gertie s ultimate dress book gretchen hirsch ny.
A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen on. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Buy gerties ultimate dress book by gretchen hirsch with free. 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.
In this followup to gertie s 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. Using gerties ultimate dress book, students will learn fit a basic bodice pattern and walk away with your own custom variation of a sleeveless dress. Through its success, she has released several sewing guides including gertie s ultimate dress book, gertie sews vintage casual, and 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. The book begins with all the essential techniques for dressmaking and includes instructions and patterns for 23 dresses for a variety of. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical andor the page edithistory. Through its success, she has released several sewing guides including gerties ultimate dress book, gertie sews vintage casual, and gerties new book for better sewing. I really wanted to make a skirt with the corduroy, but i had an odd amount. 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. For my dress, i knew i wanted to do a chevron design on the front bodice.
A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles gertie s sewing. Hot pink crepe dress from gertie hirschs gerties ultimate dress book fabric. There are 23 vintageinspired dresses for daywear and parties and an introduction with tutorials on how to sew and choose fabrics. This pattern is the floral surplice dress which features a crossed over bodice, a separate midriff piece, and a sidepleated skirt. 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. Pink, pink, pink hot pink crepe dress from gertie hirsch. Im back for another gertie sewing book flip through. Booktopia has gertie s ultimate dress book, a modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles by gretchen hirsch. 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. Gretchen hirsch is back with her fantastic book full of gorgeous dresses. The book begins with all the essential techniques for dressmaking and includes instructions and patterns for 23 dresses for a variety of occasions. If you enjoyed this video be sure to like and share. The blog began as a way for readers to follow hirsch s progress as she stitched all 14 fashions from the iconic 1950s sewing book vogues new book for better sewing a julie.
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Gerties ultimate dress book by gretchen hirsch, 9781617690754, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Kop gerties ultimate dress book av gretchen hirsch pa. Gerties ultimate dress book gerties sewing by gretchen. There will be a strong focus on fit, with everyone being customfitted by me. Gertie s ultimate dress book new books in politics. Its a double pattern preorder day at charm patterns. She has gained tens of thousands of followers on her blog gertie s blog for better sewing. A sneak peek i just got my copy of gertie s ultimate dress book and i couldnt wait to share a few pages with you. Gertie s ultimate dress book is gretchen hirsch s third book and this one focuses on dresses plus all the techniques and skills needed for dressmaking.
Gretchen hirsch every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Free floral day dress pattern from gerties ultimate dress book sew mama sew do you love vintage style. This is the side pleated skirt from gerties ultimate dress book with a waistband added. 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. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles gertie s sewing at. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles by gretchen hirsch 2016, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. 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. Youll sew the pattern of your choice from my book gerties ultimate dress book or one of my charm patternswhether your personal style is modern or retro, theres something for everyone.
When dreaming up this book gretchen gertie hirsch knew she wanted to compile all of her dress knowledge in one place and pair it with a killer vintagestyle wardrobe of mixandmatch patterns to create the ultimate resource for everything from preshrinking wool crepe to inserting steel boning to, of course, making fabulous dresses for every occasion. Gerties ultimate dress book a modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage style create your wardrobe mix and match patterns for every occasion. Hot pink crepe dress from gertie hirsch s gertie s ultimate dress book fabric. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. Whether or not youre a fan of retro styling, gertie s ultimate dress book by gretchen hirsch is a fantastic collection for many a dress enthusiast. 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.
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