It wasnt until gertie came out to australia and had a soiree in melbourne that i got my act together to make one. There will be a strong focus on fit, with everyone being customfitted by me. Gerties dress book is a fun way to learn dress making and have f. Gerties armscyes never seem to be the right size unfortunately. Search press gerties ultimate dress book by gretchen hirsch. What did you particularly like or dislike about the. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. Like my other books, it was illustrated by sun young park. Using gerties ultimate dress book, students will learn to fit basic bodice pattern and walk away with your own custom variation of a sleeveless dress. I love wearing dresses and have been on the hunt for a collection that would have lots of basic silhouettes i could play with for a work wardrobe.
This is our latest patreon exclusive project, an expansion on the charm patterns princess coat. For another project i had bought myself gerties ultimate dressbook so i chose to make a dress out of that book. A modern guide to stitchandwear vintage patterns you can make in an afternoon gerties sewing. This casual short version with elbow length gathered sleeves is great for around the house or layered to wear as a coat dress. Super easy to follow and the reference photos are so helpful. Gerties ultimate dress book, a modern guide to sewing.
The first half of gertie s ultimate dress book is composed of what gertie calls skills and is broken down into 6 sections. The ultimate dress book is chock full of information about fabrics, facings. Be the first to ask a question about gerties ultimate dress book. This pattern is the floral surplice dress which features a crossed over. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. There are five bodices, six skirts, six sleeves, collars, cuffs, and more. Using gerties ultimate dress book, students will learn fit a basic bodice pattern and walk away with your own custom variation of a sleeveless dress. You know how it is, too many ideas not enough time. 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. I made a 16 but it was too small see below did it look like the photodrawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it. When dreaming up this book gretchen gertie hirsch knew she wanted to compile all of her dress knowledge in one place and pair it with a killer vintagestyle wardrobe of mixandmatch patterns to create the ultimate resource for everything from preshrinking wool crepe to inserting steel boning to, of course, making fabulous dresses for every occasion. Blue floral sailor dress gerties ultimate dress book. The pattern is from gerties ultimate dress book based off the faux sarong dress.
Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Gerties ultimate dress book princess seam bodice side pleated skirt pattern sizing. Im back for another gertie sewing book flip through. Aug 24, 2016 blue floral sailor dress gerties ultimate dress book. Gretchen gertie hirsch is raising funds for charm patterns by gertie on kickstarter. The book begins with all the essential techniques for dressmaking and includes instructions and patterns for 23 dresses for a variety of occasions. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. D ress with decorative flower modern sewing patterns.
I just got my copy of gerties ultimate dress book and i couldnt wait to share a. And the mixandmatch aspect of the patterns means that you can change things up to your own taste. I just got my copy of gerties ultimate dress book and i couldnt wait to share a few pages with you. The followup to the favored gerties new book for better sewing and gertie sews vintage casual, gerties ultimate dress book is full of all the knowledge and patterns you may ever want to create a wardrobe crammed with gorgeous classic frocks. I wanted the dress to have a definite retro vibe but still not too dressed up. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles hardcover march 8, 2016 stay safe and healthy. There are 23 dress projects in total and the book also includes paper patterns tucked into an envelope at the back. For that i opted to add red piping to the waistline and some red buttons on the. The book begins with all the essential techniques for. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Jul 17, 2016 all around pleated skirt gerties ultimate dress book. Charm patterns by gertie by gretchen gertie hirsch.
There will be a strong focus on fit construction, based on gerties tested techniques for sewing and pressing darts. I really appreciate that each of gertie s books contains new information she doesnt just recycle the same text with new patterns and includes lots of tricks and tips on how to get the most out of your sewing practice. Getting ready to sew, basic dress construction, finishing details, giving the dress structure, techniques for special fabrics, and fitting. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles gerties sewing at. Released today, we know this is a dressmaking book a lot of you have been waiting for. The followup to the popular gertie s new book for better sewing and gertie sews vintage casual, gertie s ultimate dress book is packed with all the information and patterns you could ever need to create a wardrobe filled with stunning vintage frocks. Youll sew the pattern of your choice from my book gerties ultimate dress book, gertie sews jiffy dresses, or one of my charm patternswhether your personal style is modern or retro, theres something for everyone.
The dykes on bikes ball is rapidly approaching, and this year i thought id make something a little bit different to wear im calling it my ultimate leopard dress you cant get much more ultimate than silver lurex leopard print. Not only does it contain 23 beautiful retro dress patterns including day dresses, evening dresses, and special events dresses, but each pattern features interchangeable pieces, meaning you can mix up the skirts, bodices, sleeves and. Gerties halter neck dress sewthispattern by nine stitches. There are definitely some dressmaking projects advanced beginners could make from this book, such as floral day dress, cherry corduroy dress, cranberry wool dress, beaded collar wool. Every vintageobsessed sewist goals of getting a closet filled with attractive clothes. This is the side pleated skirt from gerties ultimate dress book with a waistband added. Gretchen hirsh has made the art of the vintage dress available in her new book. Youll arrive with a bodice muslin ready for a personal fitting and leave having finished or made very good progress on. Sewing gerties day dress from her ultimate dressbook. Basic bodice, threequarter circle skirt, puff sleeves, peter pan collar, allinone facing. Posts about gerties ultimate dress book written by lladybird. Other gerties ultimate dress book gerties dress book.
But from what ive seen, most sewing pattern books with many patterns are like this, because, well, frankly youve got to get all the basics in there. Gerties ultimate dress book a modern guide to sewing. There are whole sections on fitting and pattern altering, choosing the right fabric, and vintage. Pdf download gerties ultimate dress book free unquote. Its such an exciting day when the postman brings that first copy. It is actually a really cute skirt, but it too has a issue. So overall i think what i got from the book versus the price is good. Timeless patterns are shared to give you the inside info and techniques for making 23 vintage dresses. This is my biggest book yet and i practically sewed my little fingers off making all the dresses. Good for you for sticking with this pattern well done. 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.
Finally i got around to making up one of gerties fabulous vintage patterns from her gerties ultimate dress book. Your figure is really wellsuited to this dress style. 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. Unlike gerties previous books that focused on beginner techniques and casual sportswear her newest book is all about the dress.
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. If your a lady who loves to wear dresses this is the book for you. I ll be doing some posts with more details on the patterns and. 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. Since everyone loved my first one, im on to the next. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I really wanted to make a skirt with the corduroy, but i had an odd amount.
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