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. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing is a. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Skirts and collars are great ways to craft a signature look, and theyre.
A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. She is the creator of gertie s new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Each craft kit includes everything you need so you can skip right. 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 gerties spirited, modern stylemore. The blog began as a way for readers to follow hirschs progress as she. She has a pattern line with butterick and a fabric line with fabric traditions, both sold at joann stores throughout the united states and. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog fo. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch, 9781584799917, available at book. Her content is original and informative, and her tattoos and pink hair add an element of fun you dont typically expect to see from a talented seamstress blog. Start with our basic tutorials, guide to handy stitches, templates and projects. 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. 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. After 31 days, youll know how to sew a button, a pillowcase, mend a hem, fix a seam, and more.
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