Gertie's new book for better sewing pencil skirts

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. You will spend the rest of the class learning my tested techniques for sewing and pressing darts, creating perfectly neat allinone facing, a. And then remembered that the claire character wears a brown pencil skirt with a high waist. 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. Gretchen hirsch writes gertie s new blog for better sewing blogforbettersewing. I adore gertie s blog and would love to read her new book.

The book itself has all kinds of great tips and tricks about sewing and focuses on vintage, which happens to be my favorite. I was thrilled when i realised i had just enough to eek out a pencil skirt, and of course, i made another pencil skirt using the pattern from gerties book for better sewing. Sep 05, 2012 some of us in the spoonflower office are very into pretty dressesespecially the vintage kindso when we realized this morning that gerties new book for better sewing, the much anticipated title from talented sewist gretchen hirsch and author of gerties new blog for better sewing, had finally been released for sale, we snapped up a couple of copies quick. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. I was unsure of how id go with the sizing so this was very much a test.

Mar 01, 20 a few weeks ago i bought gerties new book for better sewing and have finished my first garment. Gerties new book for better sewing sewing book club. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Using gertie s ultimate dress book, students will learn fit a basic bodice pattern and walk away with your own custom variation of a sleeveless dress. Theres the ladies who love vintage style clothing, and then the ladies who just dont. The coverage of the basics is extensive and a wide variety of. I recently made up two versions of the pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing affiliate link to amazon and was pleasantly surprised. The pattern is from gerties new book for better sewing and is the first pattern ive sewed from it despite having owned the book basically since it was released last september. An ensemble from gerties new book for better sewing sew. Wow, its been a long, long time since i last posted. 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. 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.

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 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. An ensemble from gerties new book for better sewing march 5, 20 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. How to add bust padding to a dress gerties yellow dress 2. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. This project was an opportunity to really appreciate the benefits of bastefitting and underlining. 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. I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin. First up were two patterns id worked with before butterick 63, and the pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. Only yesterday, i ordered a copy of gerties new book for better sewing, which includes a suit jacket pattern as well as a pencil skirt. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing.

Jun 20, 20 the pattern is from gerties new book for better sewing and is the first pattern ive sewed from it despite having owned the book basically since it was released last september. The clothes from the 40s and 50s always have such attention to beautiful details, something i hope to learn from gertie s book. Gretchen gertie hirsch is the author of gertie s new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gertie s new fashion sketchbook. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing is a. See more ideas about sewing, joann fabrics and online craft store. I knew i wanted it to be made out of a knit fabric with an elastic waist, but still have the structured look of a classic pencil skirt with a high waist and a tapered silhouette. Other pencil skirt gertie pencil skirt from gertie pattern. I used the pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing, which has an 80s feel to me. This time i used a stretch cotton twill with some sort of. 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. Sep 23, 20 the lessons in the beginning of the book provide the foundation to create versatile dresses, skirts, and blouses. Comfiest ever pencil skirt gerties new blog for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques hardcover.

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. Houndstooth pencil skirt from gerties new book for better. Hirsch gerties new book for better sewing brings her love of midcentury retro fashion to casualwearthink sweatergirl tops, hepburnstyle slacks, and stylish skirts in her latest sewing guide. Pencil skirt im definitely the kind of person who gets a onetrack mind about a certain project, and cant stop obsessing until all the details are figured out in my head, anyway. 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 love this bodice much more than the classes pattern. The clothes from the 40s and 50s always have such attention to beautiful details, something i hope to learn from gerties book. 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. I used the pencil skirt from gertie s new book for better sewing, which has an 80s feel to me. I look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better.

An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing. It is a double darted pattern, which always works well with pear or hourglass shapes with a high hip to waist ratio. Gerties pencil skirt thats sew amy sewing, pattern. 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. 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 have my eye on the bowtied blouse as a first project to make. It is a double darted pattern, which always works well with pear or hourglass shapes with a. She writes a popular blog, gerties new blog for better sewing, one. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques at. Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. Gerties new book for better sewing miss maddy sews.

I adore gerties blog and would love to read her new book. Gertie s book includes her own 14 wardrobe essentials, inspired by the vogue book, and with examples of how to adapt. March 1, 20 august, 20 by amy, in category past projects. Sep 01, 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques hardcover by. Now that im going freelance, its time to cultivate a new style, preferably one that doesnt involve either uncomfortable footwear oron the other end of the spectrumelastic waistbands. Join our patreon for more episodes and exclusive pattern download. It s hard to believe that it s been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top. She is the creator of gertie s new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments.

I love gertie s suggestions on style and technique. Some of us in the spoonflower office are very into pretty dressesespecially the vintage kindso when we realized this morning that gerties new book for better sewing, the much anticipated title from talented sewist gretchen hirsch and author of gerties new blog for better sewing, had finally been released for sale, we snapped up a couple of copies quick. Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing.

The pencil skirt, the portrait blouse, the sultry sheath, the. Pencil skirt from gnbbs i made this using the straight waistband option and the only alteration was to peg it in a little more and add in a back vent. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. 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 actually made a muslin of the wiggle dress from gerties new book of better sewing and i really love it. She recently published her first book, gerties new book for better sewing, and butterick has released two of her patterns, butterick 5814 and butterick 5824, both of a style that is pure gertie.

When i do my pencil skirt linings i always include extra ease when cutting by increasing the seam allowances around the. The lessons in the beginning of the book provide the foundation to create versatile dresses, skirts, and blouses. All of the projects are modelled by charming gertie, who has the proportions. 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.

A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. The patterns span from a basic full circle skirt through to pencil with variations such as the delicious scalloped waist, a number of fitted dresses and tailored coats. Comfiest ever pencil skirt gerties new blog for better. 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. 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. There will be a strong focus on fit, with everyone being customfitted by me. I guess it was kismet that i had planned a housecoat design for this monthi ended up sewing and shooting the whole project in quarantine at home, which was an interesting challenge. I chose the portrait blouse because it s a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. I made many prototypes trying to get to a casual wear version of a retro pencil skirt for my new book, gertie sews vintage casual. Thankfully i took gerties advice at the beginning of the book and committed myself to making a muslin of each garment i wanted to make before sewing it up. Gerties new book for better sewing giveaway spoonflower.

Mar 05, 20 an ensemble from gerties new book for better sewing march 5, 20 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. Jun 15, 2014 i recently made up two versions of the pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing affiliate link to amazon and was pleasantly surprised. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing at. Gerties new book for better sewing giveaway spoonflower blog. 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.

Projects range from a pencil skirt and portrait blouse to a wiggle dress and suit jacket. Jul 07, 2014 i was thrilled when i realised i had just enough to eek out a pencil skirt, and of course, i made another pencil skirt using the pattern from gerties book 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. 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. Gerties new book for better sewing news ray stitch. A few weeks ago i bought gerties new book for better sewing and have finished my first garment. I dont know if the sizing is different from the first two books or if i am just a more meticulous sewist now than i was a few years ago, but holy cow. My dog, guinness, loves to be in my pictures the pencil skirt was very straightforward and turned out. 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 those collars. In the september 2012 issue of better homes and gardens, heidi klum goes over fall fashion. So far, i have made the portrait blouse and the pencil skirt, but i intend to make everything. Some patterns just fit so well they become a tnt tried and true. Houndstooth pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing. I keep meaning to write about this skirt because im so darn proud of it.

This is our latest patreon exclusive project, an expansion on the charm patterns princess coat. I havent actually done that much sewing in the interim, and my lack of a functioning camera has hampered my efforts of showing. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gertie s new book for better sewing. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. A modern guide to couture style sewing using basic vintage techniques. 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 romantic nature of the song is carried forward in a mauve colored lining, and. For me, the pencil skirt from gerties new book for better sewing is one of those patterns. 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. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing.