Gerties new book for better sewing sewing book club. Aug 07, 20 i decided to make gerties portrait blouse from her book gerties new book for better sewing. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. 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. 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. I thought i could squeeze it out of 1 yard of my narrow rayon and those cute little cap sleeves would shield my shoulders from the sun. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to couturestyle sewing. Tips and skillbuilding tutorials with inspiration from the leaders of the maker community.
It s such a pretty style with very clean lines and shapes. This version definitely needed a zip, but on the plus side, i think the fit is enough closer that i feel. Jan 26, 2014 you can snag a free pattern for the portrait blouse from gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch over at craft. Plus, on a small project like this one, there arent too many seams to baste. The portrait blouse extract from gerties new book for. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing at. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing.
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But the clothes are lovely and wellconstructed, the instructions are good, and there are darts. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. On the front, the gathers are concentrated under each breast, but on the back, they go all the way across the underbust seam. 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. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. 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.
It is the portrait blouse from gerties book for better sewing. I found gretchens blog not that long ago and fell in love with her tongueincheek writing, clear explanations on to me mysterious couture techniques, and retro aesthetics. 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. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4. Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors.
If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top. 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. Events and workshops announcing the 2020 beacon dressmaking retreats. 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 adore gertie s blog and would love to read her new book. It s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing.
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. To see why i find this worthy of two separate insentence. 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. I look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again. I chose the portrait blouse because it s a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. 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. But you will do well enough to just choose the recommended size in gerties book if you are just starting out. I unpicked the seams on the sides and the top of the shirt. Its such a pretty style with very clean lines and shapes. Projects range from a pencil skirt and portrait blouse to a wiggle dress and suit jacket. You have been randomly selected as the winner of the latest book giveaway, and will receive a free copy of gerties new book for better sewing stc craft, 2012. As an extension of gretchens blog, this book starts off with all the key skills needed to make the perfect.
The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better sewing. Aug 19, 2017 in this video the stitch sisters share their sleeveless blouses made from gertie sews vintage casual by gretchen hirsch. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Hi all in case you havent seen this, it looks like the portrait blouse from her new book is being made available via free pdf download at. The pencil skirt, the portrait blouse, the sultry sheath, the. I am really getting into blouses after being a tshirt girl for most of my life i have several more planned. The portrait blouse extract from gerties new book for better. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better sewing make. The size zipper though for functionality seems to add somethingsomething to the fit of the blouse. The winner of gerties new book for better sewing is. It is a sewing book for those interested in sewing vintage, heavily inspired by the book that started out gertie s blog, once upon a time, vogues new book for better sewing from 1952. Vogues new book for better sewing vogue pattern service on.
Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. This is a standard security test that we use to prevent spammers from sending automated requests. 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. 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.
Jan 21, 20 i wanted to share gerties portrait blouse from her book gerties new book for better sewing. Sep 23, 20 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. I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin. Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a blouse in under 180 minutes by sewing and dressmaking with zipper, fabric, and interfacing. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogues new book for better sewing. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. A modern guide to stitchandwear vintage patterns you can make in an afternoon gertie s sewing gretchen hirsch. I made up this top using the portrait blouse pattern from gerties new book for better sewing. I decided to make gerties portrait blouse from her book gerties new book for better sewing. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. May 30, 2014 an ensemble from gerties new book for better sewing march 5, 20 11 comments i swear, you wait weeks for a project and then two come at once my first two projects of the year are the blouse and pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing. Make it in a cotton eyelet and pair it with shorts in the summer. Free download from gerties new book for better sewing.
Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch drape drape 3 by. 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. I have made the portrait blouse, the pencil skirt and the bow tie blouse. The versatile shortsleeved blouse can go as dressy or as cas. She includes plus sizes in her envelope of patterns. Oct 05, 2012 gerties new book for better sewing sewing book club if you arent a gertie fan, aka gretchen hirsch, you will be after reading gerties new book for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing sewing book club if you arent a gertie fan, aka gretchen hirsch, you will be after reading gerties new book for better sewing. 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. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. Jan 24, 2014 after looking through my evergrowing pattern collection, i thought the best fit for the fabric was the portrait blouse from gertie s new book for better sewing. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Were going to do steps 15, which will get us all the way to inserting the zipper.
I wanted to share gerties portrait blouse from her book gerties new book for better sewing. Other gerties portrait blouse gerties book better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. 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. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing is a. 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. Sewing gerties day dress from her ultimate dressbook.
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. Run out and get it now i found this fabric on clearance at joann fabrics and im really pleased with how it turned out. The clothes from the 40s and 50s always have such attention to beautiful details, something i hope to learn from gerties book. First things first, i had to cut out those crazy should pads. All of the projects are modelled by charming gertie, who has the proportions. You can even get a copy of gertie sews jiffy dresses signed. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing at. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams.
Jul 28, 20 it is the portrait blouse from gertie s book for better sewing. Sewing with style message board free download from gerties new book 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. Gerties new book for better sewing sewing book club sew. If you want to recreate this dress you need to be able to sew a straight seam and how to insert an invisible zipper. Gathering the front and back upper blouse pieces first, note that when you look at the blouse in the line drawing, the gathers are a little different on the front and on the back. 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.
Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better. I have my eye on the bowtied blouse as a first project to make. I used the portrait blouse pattern thats included in my book. After 10 years of sewing secrets, stories and good times theres a new blog in town. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. Run out and get it now i found this fabric on clearance at joann fabrics and im really pleased with how it. I keep looking at it and the one from your book and they look totally different to me.
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