A modern guide to sportswear styles of the 1940s and 1950s. Aug 08, 2014 lets look inside an amazing 50s era dress, complete with an inner corselet, boning, waist stay, builtin crinoline, horsehair braid and more. Free vintage sewing patterns vavoom vintage vintage. While darts may not be as exciting as collars or accessories, they can totally change the fit of a garment and give it a more vint. The fifties flounce i like best accompanies a skintight wiggle dress. Portrait blouse from gerties new book for better sewing via makezine. 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.
Now and then i like to look at different clothing websites for inspiration and ideas. Gertie sews vintage casual by gretchen hirsch waterstones. 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. Heres a timeline below where you can see the progression of the cheongsam sewing pattern move from wiggle dress tight in the 1960s to loose caftan in the late 1970s. Mar 18, 2016 gerties havana vacation its the 1950s the golden age of cuba vacations. Alternatively known as the swing coat, this is a long, voluminous, tentlike garment you see all the time in 50 s fashion magazines, 50 s movies, and 50 s sewing patterns. Ive only just started reading it, but im really enjoying it.
Miss peggy cozies up to plaid bonjour, my dear ones. Gretchen gertie hirsch is the author of gertie s new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gerties new fashion sketchbook. 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. 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 website stated in stock so i didnt think it would be on the way for a week. A modern guide to sportswear styles of the 1940s and 1950s gerties sewing.
Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch drape drape 3 by. I had a browse through my sears catalogue book, and figured the thing to have was a simple closefitting bodice with kimono sleeves. Not only does it have a waistband, which is a surprisingly rare design feature, but it was also named for the dodie smiths beautiful novel, i capture the castle. Alternatively known as the swing coat, this is a long, voluminous, tentlike garment you see all the time in 50s fashion magazines, 50s movies, and 50s sewing patterns. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. A modern guide to sportswear styles of the 1940s and 1950s gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen on. Retro sewing a dress from the upcoming gerties ultimate dress book. Gerties bombshell dress by acetylenequeen love the dress. I think that sewing my way through vogues new book for better sewing is connecting me to women of the past. A modern guide to sportswear styles of the 1940s and 1950s gertie s sewing hirsch, gretchen on. So yes, gerties book is now on my bookshelf and im very glad it is. Next we have a dress i made in a raspberry wool crepe from gerties new book for better sewing.
Vintage jurken, vintage outfits, vintage kleding, 1950s jurken, lange. 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 couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. I am going to spend the remainder of the evening browsing through the pages and planning a new project. The one i wear most often is a very simple one from the 1950s which i bought in a thrift store for about 5 swiss francs.
Lets look inside an amazing 50s era dress, complete with an inner corselet, boning, waist stay, builtin crinoline, horsehair braid and more. I then had another brainwave how about using one of the patterns from my lovely new gertie book. This had a new to me challenge in the construction of armpit gussets. Welcome to the warm and whimsical world of male pattern boldness, where the conversation is sewing, style, fashion, fabric, and more. The just dont advice on quilting cottons is at odds to gerties writing stylei generally avoid them as they are made from shorter fibres and have a stiffer hand that will never drape like a dress fabric, along with dyes that can fade faster.
Like her blog gerties new blog for better sewing, its written in her usual fun style. This is the mortmain dress from gather, an independent pattern company out of the uk. Amongst the tropics and to the night clubs gertie can be found sporting. See more ideas about vintage hawaiian, dresses and fashion. Gertie sews vintage casual is gretchen hirschs followup to gerties new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing. See more ideas about dress patterns, sewing patterns and fashion. Kop gerties new book for better sewing av gretchen hirsch pa. Doing this project, and researching the evolution of home sewing womens work, no doubt, is a way for me to honor the lives of women past however painful rather than pretending they didnt exist.
Like her blog gertie s new blog for better sewing, it s written in her usual fun style. Enchanting sewing patterns clone your clothes ideas. My starting point was a vintage frock i saw but with a full 1950 s skirt. Aug 18, 2014 he mentioned a book called wildlife of a garden by jennifer owen. Oct 07, 2016 next we have a dress i made in a raspberry wool crepe from gerties new book for better sewing. I regret not lining this dress as ive not worn it once since finishing it because it shows my undies lines. Shop at unique vintage to find the best pinup clothing with sassy, sexy looks from the and. I started sewing in 2009 and today make all my own clothes using vintage sewing machines and vintage patterns, in addition to sewing for private clients. The shirtwaist dress, gerties new book for better sewing. I have made the portrait blouse, the pencil skirt and the bow tie blouse.
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. In the first book, hirsch focused on dresses, skirts and evening wear. These are classic, mainly 1950s styles that gertie is known for. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogues new book for better. Style chelsea book print dress unique vintage i would wear this with a cardigan put together the perfect pinup look with this collection of rockabilly dresses, wiggle skirts, sailor shorts and more. 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 looks to be full of good info, and even has several patterns included. 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. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. He mentioned a book called wildlife of a garden by jennifer owen. I just got the new book by gretchen hirsch gerties new book for better sewing. A nasty word and not such a joy to construct and sew either. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch.
I am so pleased with this book that i have already preordered gerties next book, gerie sews vintage casual. Feast your eyes on these 1950 s dresses by a well known 50s fashion designer shaheen. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. I think that sewing my way through vogue s new book for better sewing is connecting me to women of the past. Gertie s new book for better sewing a modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing is a. Friends, on this final day of 2012, many of you are no doubt dressing for glamorous new years eve parties. I like both names, but its giving me more of a sunday picnic vibe. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to couturestyle. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques standard. Im shocked more of these havent appeared in blogland, because this dress is adorable.
Gerties beautiful harris tweed wiggle dress a design from her upcoming book. Projects range from a pencil skirt and portrait blouse to a wiggle dress and suit. Sewing tips for better and more consistent results in sewing. One is by the inimitable gertie of gerties new blog for better sewing.
Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch, 9781584799917. May 22, 2015 the other reason i wanted to do it again was to have a second attempt at underarm gussets, as i had bought some sheer organza so could follow gerties instructions more precisely in the second dress. See inside a 50s era cocktail dress on gerties sewing. The cocktail dress sewing projects by you gerties new book for. The free pattern and instructions are still available to make this wardrobe staple blouse. Lets look inside an amazing 50s era dress, complete with an inner corselet, boning, waist stay, builtin crinoline, horsehair braid and more with gertie and in collaboration with elna. She is the creator of gertie s new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing blogs.
Jazmin circle dress with the turn over collar in back. This amazing 30 year study by one woman of her own garden documented over 2,000 species of insects and other invertebrates. 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. Plastic horsehair braid sewn following the steps in gerties ultimate dress book. The alika comes in the circle skirt style or in the pencil skirt wiggle dress version.
Between the holidays, my bachelorette party a nancydrewinspired mystery dinner adventure, and crossing off my wedding todo list, time slipped away from me. I received gerties new book for better sewing this past christmas, and ever since i have been trying to refine my sewing skills. My favorite decade is the 1950 s but i also like some of the fashion elements from the 1940s and 1960s. Sy en vintagekjole eller rockabillykjole lou noire. 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. Gertie sews vintage casual is gretchen hirsch s followup to gertie s new book for better sewing.
Gerties new book for better sewing tilly and the buttons. So, when i found the b6212, a pullover backwrap dress which is also another reissue of a vintage 1950s sewing pattern by butterick, i knew i had to get it. Ever a sucker for waistemphasis and literary geekery, i. Aug 01, 2009 the one i wear most often is a very simple one from the 1950s which i bought in a thrift store for about 5 swiss francs. Sep 08, 2012 while darts may not be as exciting as collars or accessories, they can totally change the fit of a garment and give it a more vint.
Or the brigit dress with the turned over collar detail in front, plus contrast pocket flaps. Bettie page clothing says they are retro and vintage styled clothing for the modern woman. So, heres how i made my old dress into a new dress. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. Womens pattern 6968 new look patterns to purchase new look patterns. Gertie, of gerties blog for better sewing was recently inspired by a dress from bettie page clothing, so i had to go check them out. Jun 27, 20 the just dont advice on quilting cottons is at odds to gerties writing stylei generally avoid them as they are made from shorter fibres and have a stiffer hand that will never drape like a dress fabric, along with dyes that can fade faster. Cant wait to start a few new projects once we are in the new house. A modern guide to sportswear styles of the 1940s and 1950s hardcoverby gretchen hirsch 2014 edition jan 1, 1672.
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. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog for better sewing. There s a lot happening close to home when we can slow down and have a look. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. It has diamond shaped gussets under the arms to enable movement. Bernie dexter style chelsea book print dress on chiq. From vintage dresses to skirts, tops and swimwear, theres something for everyone. May 18, 2015 lets look inside an amazing 50s era dress, complete with an inner corselet, boning, waist stay, builtin crinoline, horsehair braid and more with gertie and in collaboration with elna.
Sep 16, 2014 gertie sews vintage casual is gretchen hirsch s followup to gertie s new book for better sewing. Apologies for my unexpected blog silence, this past week. Vintage hawaiian prints, swing dresses and wiggle dresses in beautiful retro vintage designs. Apr 11, 2012 friends, i hope you agree that the zenith of 50 s glam fashion was the opera coat. Because i couldnt find a petticoat for daily wear too long, too wide, too scratchy, and too expensive i made one for about 20 usd two month ago. Mens sewing patterns sewing men free sewing sewing clothes kids patterns men clothes diy clothing sewing projects for kids sewing for kids. See more ideas about fashion, 1950s fashion women and vintage outfits. Projects range from a pencil skirt and portrait blouse to a wiggle dress and suit jacket.
Some sites and posts describe it as the popover dress or the saturday morning dress. I was lucky enough to find a copy and have included the scan for marilyn below, plus how to apply 50s eye makeup. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. The finished wiggle dress in harris tweed purple wool wiggle dress by gertie hirsch gerties beautiful harris tweed wiggle dress a design from her upcoming book. See inside a 50s era cocktail dress on gerties sewing show. Gretchen gertie hirsch har udgivet flere boger om vintagesyning. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. The book the war garden victorious by charles lathrop pack was published as a stepby. Portrait blouse from gertie s new book for better sewing via makezine make zine shared an excerpt from gertie s new book for better sewing way back in 2012. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, an in demand sewing teacher and creatorwriter of.
I just got the new book by gretchen hirsch gertie s new book for better sewing. Jan 27, 2010 retro ways vintage fashion and history. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. Silky solid green bombshell dress made using the craftsy class, sew retro perfect bombshell dress. I 2014 kom gertie sews vintage casual a modern guide to sportswear styles of the 1940s and 1950s. Happy earth earth day day dresses going out quilting cold shoulder dress vogue craft ideas diy crafts. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogues new book for better sewing. I am starting my own blog to share my sewing projects.
My very own copy of gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Theres a lot happening close to home when we can slow down and have a look. For the vintagelover, a wardrobe of dresses, 1950s rockabilly. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch bok.
A modern guide to couture style sewing using basic vintage techniques, blev udgivet i 2012. Vintage is a colloquialism commonly used to refer to all old styles of clothing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques, by gretchen hirsch aka gertie look what arrived in the mail yesterday. This picture became my inspiration the black dress in the middle. Daniela turudich gives some tips in her vintage face book which is unfortunately outofprint. I ran into a design block in october and its been sitting in my sewing room ever since. Doing this project, and researching the evolution of home sewing women s work, no doubt, is a way for me to honor the lives of women past however painful rather than pretending they didnt exist. Ive assembled a collection of over 45 free vintage sewing patterns, or i should say patterns that are vintage inspired. There is a picture of me wearing it under a pink dress on my blog. Gerties new book for better sewing, gretchen hirsch. In other sewing excitement, i received something by post today which i had preorder what seems like a gazillion years ago ok, maybe only 2 months.
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