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. Dont forget to share, like, and subscribe to subscribe to my channel. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better sewing. 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. She is the creator of gertie s new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Timothy mahoney is an awardwinning investigative filmmaker, raised as a christian, who now has the same question. Pattern evidence is defined as any forensic evidence that can be read and analyzed from a specific type of pattern left by the physical contact between different people such as victim and assailant, persons and objects such as victim and automobile, and different objects such as automobile and tree. The bookseller retro in feel but contemporary in approach, gretchen hirsch explains the. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. Sewing pattern for misses dress, butterick patern 6556, womens dress, patterns by gertie, new pattern, retro dress, full skirt, b6556 barbarasboutiqueshop 5 out of 5 stars 2,995. According to most scholars today, the answer is a resounding no.
Gerties new book for better sewing news ray stitch. Simply wonderful book, if you are into vintage sewing, or any sewing with good techniques well explained. Sewing retro101sewing with contemporary patterns, the allure of vintage patterns, sourcing, vintage sizing, tracing vintage patterns, storing your patterns. You can even get a copy of gertie sews jiffy dresses signed. 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. Have any of you purchased the book or looked through a copy of it. Gertie became widely known through her original blog gerties blog for better sewing based on the vogue new book for better sewing and her search for all of the sewing patterns referred to in the book. A muchanticipated followup to gertie s new book for better sewing featuring modern updates of the sportswear styles of the 1940s and 1950s, plus an illustrated to guide to all of the techniques needed to create them todayfrom one of the most popular an.
Did the exodus story as written in the bible really happen. A visual story teller by trade, he and the thinking man films team also created an excellentquality documentary film to compliment the book. She is the creator of gerties new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Investigating biblical evidence patterns of evidence. She has a pattern line with butterick and a fabric line with. 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. Gertie sews vintage casual 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. 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. Gertie sews vintage casual is gretchen hirschs followup to gerties new book for better sewing. The patterns are up to date and easy to copy in the right size.
The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. Along with the patterns, you have everything you could need in order to make. Films in the patterns of evidence series patterns of. Make yourself comfortable offers perfect proof that easytowear clothes can be. In other words, if i already have her first book, is it worth adding the second one to my sewing library other than the fact that the patterns are obviously different.
Charm patterns is a new indie line from international sewing starlet gretchen gertie hirsch. This is a perfectly vintage peasant blouse that pairs well with pants and skirts alike. Gertie s ultimate dress book is gretchen hirschs third book and this one focuses on dresses plus all the techniques and skills needed for dressmaking. Nov 05, 20 a little birdie told me to make this one groan. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing. Exodus is a 2014 documentary film directed by tim mahoney. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top.
See more ideas about sewing, books and book crafts. Filmmaker timothy mahoney had one important question. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. 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.
Oct 24, 2012 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. The fabric is a quilting cotton that i bought at joanns quite a. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. Im thrilled to be publishing this new and updated lamour dress that.
This book is the must have book for everyone interested in vintage sewing. Rita blouse, sew along announcing the rita blouse sew along. It is so well organized and the patterns are outstanding. Ive made it before in black rayon blend with big red roses the same fabric i used for the shirtwaist dress from the same book. Posted on september 20, 2017 september 21, 2017 by gertie. See more ideas about sewing patterns, sewing and dressmaking. 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 a pattern line with butterick and a fabric line with fabric traditions, both sold at joann stores throughout the united states and. 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.
An extension of the blog, gerties 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. 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. The film presents the view that the biblical story of the exodus of the hebrew slaves from egypt was an historical event that took place during the middle kingdom of egypt. Charm patterns by gertie by gretchen gertie hirsch. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog for better sewing. Sep 16, 2014 gertie sews vintage casual is gretchen hirschs followup to gertie s new book for better sewing. Im sure most, if not all of you, know about gerties new blog for better sewing and so you already know that her book, gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all.
Wear your favorite dress and enjoy a couple hours of socializing and sewing talk. Nov 05, 2018 gertie became widely known through her original blog gertie s blog for better sewing based on the vogue new book for better sewing and her search for all of the sewing patterns referred to in the book. 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. A modern guide to stitchandwear vintage patterns you can make in an afternoon gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen. Plaid rockabilly dress from gerties ultimate dress book april 25, 2016 by jessica 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. 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. 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. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. Mar 08, 2016 every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. 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.
Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better. Well written, easy to understand the tutorials, and sweet photos depicting the models of wear, which the book gives patterns for. Gretchen gertie hirsch is raising funds for charm patterns by gertie on kickstarter. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. Pattern and impression evidence includes any markings produced when one object comes into contact with another object, such as fingerprints, shoeprints, toolmarks, and tire treads. This unforgettable vintage stunner is perfect for summer parties and socials. 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. 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. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, an in demand sewing teacher and creatorwriter of. How does it compare to gerties book 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.
Gerties book archives tuesday stitches sewing patterns. 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. Gertie sews vintage casual sewing discussion topic. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs.
Im thrilled that the very first thing ill be doing here is hosting a sewalong for my new charm patterns rita blouse. 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. Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads. In the first book, hirsch focused on dresses, skirts and evening wear. Then check out my patreon for exclusive videos and downloads, and visit the charm patterns site for vintage glam patterns in sizes us 220 with. 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. Gretchen gertie hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gerties new fashion sketchbook.
To the extent that other scholars consider the exodus a historical event, it is usually placed later, during the. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. Gerties new book for better sewing from stc craft melanie falick books on vimeo. 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. What i found was a book filled with exactly the style of dresses i love most. Patterns of evidence is a documentary film series that travels through the bible, investigating evidence of its historical credibility, the accuracy of its transmission through the centuries, and how it impacts the modern world. Sew mama sew 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.
The david rohl lectures 2 dvd set the lost sea of the exodus hardcover book directors choice edition blueray. It also includes pattern analysis, such as is used when evaluating handwriting, typewriting, and writing instruments. Im thrilled to be publishing this new and updated lamour dress that reflects our journey at charm patterns. Oct 28, 2016 explore textillias board sewing books. 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. How does it compare to gertie s book for better sewing. The book includes 10 printed patterns that allow you to make up to 25 different vintageinspired wardrobe essentials. 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 chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. Now she designs for butterick patterns, has her own pattern line charm patterns and designs fabric for michael miller.
These types of pattern evidence can result in various designs such as. Gerties new book for better sewing, gretchen hirsch. Its the bow neck blouse pattern from gerties new book for better sewing. Join our patreon for more episodes and exclusive pattern download. 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. The book includes 10 printed patterns that allow you to make up to. Photographic proof that a bodice will stand up on its own once im done. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better sewing. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4.
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