Gretchen "Gertie" Hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a
sought-after sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the web's
most popular sewing blogs: Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing. The
blog began as a way for readers to follow Hirsch's progress as she
stitched all 14 fashions from the iconic 1950s sewing book "Vogue's
New Book for Better Sewing" (a "Julie & Julia"-esque experiment
for the modern sewist). It quickly became a place for Hirsch to
share tutorials and lively posts about sewing as it relates to
fashion history, pop culture, body image, and gender. 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.
Praise for "Gertie's New Book For Better Sewing: "
"If you read Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing, you already know
that Gretchen Hirsch is all about teaching basic sewing skills that
some of us (guilty ) may have skipped right over when we learned to
sew. Now you can find all of Gretchen's sewing knowledge in one
place." --Martha Stewart.com
"Like her blog, Hirsch's book is like a chat with a friend who
happens to be an expert seamstress. Even if the vintage-inspired
garments aren't your style, there's plenty to learn from this
book." --"Library Journal"
"The styles are all rocked out with the tattoo-clad Gertie as the
model. If you love a retro pattern, then this book is the one for
you." --CraftGossip.com
"White paper templates, not tissue These will make it easier to
trace." --"Sew Spoiled"
"I personally love the finishing details on well-made garments and
found this book to be a fantastic resource for adding techniques to
my repertoire." --ThreadBias.com
"Maybe my faaavorite part of the book is the Vintage to Modern
dictionary. If you ever use vintage patterns or shop for vintage or
retro-y clothes, you'll love this spread " --"Adventures in
Dressmaking"
"The featured wealth of skills in a range of garment-sewing
techniques are perfect for the home sewer with a thirst to learn
how to create pieces for her own wardrobe." -- EcoSalon.com
"Her new book is an excellent extension of the blog that includes a
fantastic collection of nine patterns to create your own
vintage-inspired wardrobe." --SewNews.com
"One of my favourite aspects of the book is that it pulls back the
curtain on construction and reveals what the insides of the
garments look like. It's really helpful to take a peek at how
another stitcher finishes her seams and keeps the whole thing
hanging together--a very clever touch." --"Tilly and the Buttons"
"We love it, and we're so excited to have it in hand. It's
wonderful to be able to infuse some "Gertie style" into our sewing.
All the projects are great, and the layout of the book is really
easy to use and navigate. It has a great vintage, yet modern look."
--"Sew Mama Sew"
""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."--CRAFTzine.com
"If you read "Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing," you already
know that Gretchen Hirsch is all about teaching basic sewing skills
that some of us (guilty ) may have skipped right over when we
learned to sew. Now you can find all of Gretchen's sewing knowledge
in one place." --MarthaStewartLiving.com
"This is not down-and-dirty sewing, but studied and time consuming.
Which is awesome." --"Angry Chicken"
"Since most women are a size bigger in the hips than in the waist,
the pattern proportions in the book are already adjusted to take
this difference into account. When I read this in the sizing guide,
I actually got out of my chair and did a little happy dance. Three
cheers for patterns that are actually shaped like the women who
will be using them " --"The Zen of Making"
"This book overflows with pictures, drawings and diagrams to ensure
your sewing success. She also includes a whopping 25 patterns,
making this book a steal Sure to be a reference for your sewing
room and guaranteed to be a resource you turn to for zippers and
buttons . . . even if you don't make a single pencil skirt."
--"Generation Q Magazine"
"If you are a fan of the mid-century vintage look, this book is
a must-buy. Hirsch's instructions are excellent, and use new
technologies and techniques that didn't exist 50 years ago."
--Examiner.com
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