Gertie's new book for better sewing wiggle dress uk

Many of them wont suit my petite frame unfortunately, but there are still quite a few im itching to make, including the sultry sheath, wiggle dress. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing at. Oct 07, 2012 its not the best way to modify the dress, post construction listen can you hear gertie screaming make a muslin first you silly woman yes yes gertie but i am a base jumper in the sewing world take a leap of faith and see what happens however you cant tell from the outside and i think it did less damage that a truckload of picking. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. While i labeled this the wiggle dress from gertie s new book for better sewing, that s not strictly true. She has 15,000 blog subscribers and averages 45,000 unique monthly visitors and 350,000 monthly page views. She has a pattern line with butterick and a fabric line with fabric traditions. This is the side pleated skirt from gerties ultimate dress book with a waistband added. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog for better sewing. I look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again. And it has good instructions for my mostused alteration.

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. When i got gerties book last year new book for better sewing i was so thrilled with it. Gerties new blog for better sewing sewing alterations. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Her second book, gertie sews vintage casual, was great for providing my closet with lots of wearable sweater knits and cute separates, so when she announced the launch of her third book, gerties ultimate dress book, i was over the moon with excitement. I love this version of the wiggle dress posted on the blog, but i dont really like the one in the book.

The patterns span from a basic full circle skirt through to pencil with variations. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. I will definitely be looking for your book release a wiggle dress is just what my wardrobe needs. Hem more narrow than the hips, like the hobble skirt. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing posted on 112817 11. Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors. Outfits, vintage floral fabric, dress up boxes, dress making patterns, wiggle dress. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty.

She is the creator of gerties new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. This is the sketch rose in blue, a 100% cotton sateen, available at joann fabric and craft stores. Gretchen hirsh has made the art of the vintage dress available in her new book. Sep 23, 2017 this is one of my favourite sewing books ever. Gertie s new book for better sewing by abrams books. Though her pattern is the inspiration, this dress is actually a mashup of christine haynes emery dress bodice and gertie s pencil skirt. 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. Im so happy to finally showcase this sateen from my spring collection. Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. The coat dress, gerties new book for better sewing. May 30, 2014 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. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing. It is actually a really cute skirt, but it too has a issue. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut.

Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing tilly and the buttons. Timeless patterns are shared to give you the inside info and techniques for making 23 vintage dresses. I wanted the dress to have a definite retro vibe but still not too dressed up. Gretchen hirsch is the sewing mastermind behind gerties new blog for better sewing blogforbettersewing. On the shirtwaist dress, i think i took off 3 or something nuts. 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. I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin. Its called gerties ultimate dress book, and its pretty wow. 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. If your a lady who loves to wear dresses this is the book for you. 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. I really wanted to make a skirt with the corduroy, but i had an odd amount.

I chose the portrait blouse because it s a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. Secondly, it will be a retrostylish pattern book, featuring 10 customizable wardrobe essentials inspired by vogues new book for better sewing made and modeled by yours truly. Mar 08, 2016 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. While i labeled this the wiggle dress from gerties new book for better sewing, thats not strictly true. Theres the ladies who love vintage style clothing, and then the ladies who just dont. The book is filled with tips and tricks for perfecting sewing techniques, patternmaking, and creating a perfect fit, making it a welcome. Dec 31, 2012 b5814 gerties draped wiggle dress so given my general aesthetic, it should be no shock that i am a big fan of gerties new blog for better sewing.

There are a lot of nice pictures and patterns in it. Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch, 9781584799917, available at book depository. I made up this top using the portrait blouse pattern from gerties new book for better sewing. Gerties ultimate dress book basic bodice fitting duration. My very own copy of gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. I love the style of the patterns in her book, but i do hesitate sewing them. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. Unlike gerties previous books that focused on beginner techniques and casual sportswear her newest book is all about the dress. 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. 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. 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. I love wearing dresses and have been on the hunt for a collection that would have lots of basic silhouettes i could play with for a work wardrobe.

Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. I just finished a pink lame version of my charm patterns halter dress coming late. Taking in the hips is new for me, although it does give you a nice boost to the vanity. This is one of the dresses my mom helped me cut out a few months ago, and i finally got around to sewing it up. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of. 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. Gerties littlest wiggle butterick 5814 sew busy lizzy. 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. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top.

I am shortwaisted, so i do usually have to make an adjustment, but its drastic on gerties book patterns. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing at. November 1959 cover of vogue uk magazine vogue magazine covers. Its not the best way to modify the dress, post construction listen can you hear gertie screaming make a muslin first you silly woman yes yes gertie but i am a base jumper in the sewing world take a leap of faith and see what happens however you cant tell from the outside and i think it did less damage that a truckload of picking. 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. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses.

Jun 27, 2014 gertie is always fun and charmingive had the pleasure of meeting her at local nyc sewing events and at the craft and hobby association trade show during the release of her first book, gerties new book for better sewingand im delighted to report that her new show feels just as warm and approachable as she does in person. Chiffon dress, peplum wiggle dress, plaid secretary dress, floral day dress, cherry corduroy dress. 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. Then, inexplicably, i put in on the shelf and didnt touch it until this week. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. The book begins with all the essential techniques for dressmaking and includes. I was afraid i wouldnt fit into any of the collette book patterns, so i opted out. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all.

Though her pattern is the inspiration, this dress is actually a mashup of christine haynes emery dress bodice and gerties pencil skirt. It will have lots of fun sidebars throughout, on everything from vintage sewing machines to feminism to retro foundation garments. 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. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques, by gretchen hirsch aka gertie plus size sewing with a quirky, pretty and cute twist. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing. Gretchen gertie hirsch is the author of gertie s new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gertie s new fashion sketchbook. The sultry sheath, gerties new book for better sewing. This is one of my very favorites on you, you look wonderful. After making a muslin of the emery dress a few weeks back, i fell in love with the bodice fit.

This unforgettable vintage stunner is perfect for summer parties and socials. She teaches sewing classes and contributesto many sewing publications. It s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. 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.

For another project i had bought myself gerties ultimate dressbook so i chose to make a dress out of that book. Apr 25, 2016 unlike gerties previous books that focused on beginner techniques and casual sportswear her newest book is all about the dress. 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. 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. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing news ray stitch. This book promised to tackle the sometimes complicated task of making linings, explaining.

A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. 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. It is a strange looking muslin because it is not muslin colored. I know i could probably grade up a size or two, but i really couldnt see me in any of those designs. B5814 gerties draped wiggle dress so given my general aesthetic, it should be no shock that i am a big fan of gerties new blog for better sewing.

Gertie is always fun and charmingive had the pleasure of meeting her at local nyc sewing events and at the craft and hobby association trade show during the release of her first book, gerties new book for better sewingand im delighted to report that her new show feels just as warm and approachable as she does in person. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing is a. I am shortwaisted, so i do usually have to make an adjustment, but it s drastic on gertie s book patterns. I chose the basic bodice and pencil skirt pattern from gerties ultimate dress book and paired it with the peter pan collar my first success after many failed attempts in the past. 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. See more ideas about sewing, vintage sewing and dressmaking. Excerpted from the new book gerties new book for better sewing see more. How to use selvage for support when sewing dresses with gretchen hirsch. When i got gertie s book last year new book for better sewing i was so thrilled with it.

If i hadnt seen the other versions on her blog that i like better i probably wouldnt have been so. See more ideas about sewing, joann fabrics and online craft store. We are still processing online orders within the uk express delivery is not. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing by hirsch, gretchen at. I have made the portrait blouse, the pencil skirt and the bow tie blouse. Projects range from a pencil skirt and portrait blouse to a wiggle dress and suit jacket.