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. Sep 16, 2014 gretchen girtie hirsch is the author of gertie s new book for better sewing stc craft, autumn 2012, a passionate seamstress, a soughtafter teacher and the creator of one of the web s most popular sewing blogs. Gerties new book for better sewing mccalls patterns. Creative commons licenses have been an important part of flickr. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. Gretchen gertie hirsch im your friend gertie from gertie s new blog for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques stc craft, melanie falick books, 2012. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gertie s new book for better sewing. 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.
The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times there s a new blog in town. 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. Jul 24, 20 gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4. 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. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. Charming gertie vintage sewing starlet gretchen gertie.
Like my bowneck blouse from the same book and made from the same stashed cottonrayon blend fabric, incidentally, i thought i didnt like it as i was finishing it up. Gertie sews vintage casual is gretchen hirschs followup to gertie s new book for better sewing. Some of us have chosen in good faith to accept the limitations of being. 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. This is a standard security test that we use to prevent spammers from sending automated requests. I doubt there s anyone in internet sewing land who doesnt know and adore gertie.
I chose the portrait blouse because it s a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. Here are the 100 most recent licensed bits and pieces. 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. 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. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely. A day in the life of gretchen hirsc h gertie s new blog for better sewing. 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. For gerties new fashion sketchbook, gretchen hirsch teamed up with illustrator sun young park to reinvent traditional figure templatesknown as croquis. Flickr photos or video with a creative commons attribution. Gerties new blog for better sewing archives did you make. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all.
In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. Gertie s book includes her own 14 wardrobe essentials, inspired by the vogue book, and with examples of how to adapt. Vogue s new book for better sewing vogue pattern service on. Im thrilled to be publishing this new and updated lamour dress that. Gretchen hirsch developed this book after her blog gertie s new blog for better sewing was a hit she had posted her progress of the 14 styles in vogue s new book for better sewing along with tutorials and solid photography. Gretchens book giveaway in honor of gretchen hirschs recent interview with sewstylish, featured in the fall 20 issue, we are giving away a copy of her fabulous book gerties new book for better sewing. To celebrate the publication of gertie s new book for better sewing, we whipped up this fun, vintagestyle animated trailer. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to couturestyle sewin g using basic vintage techniques drafting collars excerpted from gerties new book for better sewing illustrations by sun young park. If i find a creative commons licensed photo on flickr, can i use it.
I look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times theres a new blog in town. Gerties new blog for better sewing archives did you. Thank you all so much for your willingness to learn about this new venture and to give us your feedback. Writing her sewing blog was the start of a whole new, exciting, multifaceted career for this super talented seamstress, so she makes the perfect interviewee for a day in the life. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. And if you have a little experience you can make one in.
This blog is where i share sewing tips and inspiration, plus news about tilly and the buttons books, sewing patterns and online workshops. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. 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. A day in the life of gretchen hirsch gerties new blog for. Was your photos available under the creative commons license before. Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads, and stitch, and.
See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogues new book for better sewing. She has her own pattern line with butterick, and teaches fashion design and sewing around america. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Indispensable figure templates for bodypositive design gertie s sewing. Please consider subscribing if you would like to support our free sewing education and also receive killer exclusive content.
Im a beginner at sewing and want to create a business in sewing and i think gertie s book will really help me, the inspirational patterns and how she writes is really easy to understand. 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. 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. I cant tell you how much i enjoy all your creative energy. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. 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. The dj is also in very good condition and is wrapped in a brodart sleeve. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch, sun. Getting ready to sew, basic dress construction, finishing details, giving the dress structure, techniques for special fabrics, and fitting. 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.
Gretchen hirsch writes gertie s new blog for better sewing blogforbettersewing. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Indispensable figure templates for bodypositive design readers. Gertie s new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. In todays world one would inherit old photo books, be able to rip out. Flickr photos or video with a creative commons attribution license. 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. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. I made this vintagestyle shirtwaist dress form gerties new book for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch.
Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. Official thread a new way to stay informed about site performance issues. I received a copy ive been able to thumb through and there s one to giveaway to you too. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better sewing. The popover dress from my new book gertie sews jiffy dresses has been such a hit that i decided to make a video tutorial to help you alongespecially if youre new to sewing. 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. First up were two patterns id worked with before butterick 63, and the pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing. Tagged gertie s new blog for better sewing, kay the sewing lawyer, readers digest complete guide to sewing, roobeedoo, sewaholic, the hectic electric, v8548 174.
Even better, ask permission from the photographer and all your. My first book, gertie s new book for better sewing, is now out from stc craftmelanie falick books, an imprint of abrams. Thanks again for all youre doing to improve flickr. The first half of gerties ultimate dress book is composed of what gertie calls skills and is broken down into 6 sections.
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. I found these sections to be nicely laid out and reasonably informative. It s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing. Vogues new book for better sewing vogue pattern service on. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better. This work by tilly and the buttons is licensed under a creative commons attribution. Also look for my line patterns by gertie from butterick. This work by tilly and the buttons is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialnoderivs 3. Brooklyn public library catalog gerties new book for. Gretchen hirsch is the sewing mastermind behind gerties new blog for better sewing blogforbettersewing.
Gerties new book for better sewing miss maddy sews. In addition to the licence guidelines, please do not use more. This site is all about tutorials, tips, inspiration, and lots of spirited discussion about sewing as it relates to fashion history, pop culture, body image, and gender. Indispensable figure templates for bodypositive design gertie s sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. Nov 05, 20 i made this vintagestyle shirtwaist dress form gerties new book for better sewing. A day in the life of gretchen hirsch gerties new blog. Blog by gertie page 2 of 24 international sewing starlet. Fa gerties new book for better sewing af gretchen hirsch som. A modern guide to couture style sewing using basic vintage techniques has the look of being only suitable for those with a taste of the vintageesque, its actually wonderful as a stepping off point for all dressmakers, no matter what their style.
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. Flickr photos or video with a creative commons public domain mark. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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. To celebrate the publication of gerties new book for better sewing, we whipped up this fun, vintagestyle animated trailer. 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.
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. Polka dotty dress there may be mounds of snow on the ground still, but ive started looking forward to spring sewing. She teaches sewing classes and contributesto many sewing publications. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog for better sewing. Official thread update on creative commons licenses and flickr. 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. She has 15,000 blog subscribers and averages 45,000 unique monthly visitors and 350,000 monthly page views. The creative commons global summit 2019 was held in lisbon, portugal from may 911, 2019. In the first book, hirsch focused on dresses, skirts and evening wear. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better sewing.
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