Gretchen Hirsch
Gertie's Charmed Sewing Studio: Pattern Making and Couture-Style Techniques for Perfect Vintage Looks
Gertie's Charmed Sewing Studio: Pattern Making and Couture-Style Techniques for Perfect Vintage Looks
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Gretchen Hirsch, bestselling sewing author, revisits fashion classics with a modern twist in Gerties Charmed Sewing Studio. She offers three downloadable patterns and deconstructs three intricate garments for a range of sizes, focusing on body inclusivity. The book includes detailed instructions and links to download and print full-size patterns. Featured garments include the Madeleine dress, Camille sheath dress, and Lillian princess coat.
Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2024
Publisher: Abrams
Bestselling sewing author Gretchen Hirsch delves into the world of fashion classics, exploring their origins and offering modern sewists a fresh perspective on how to recreate them. In her book, Gerties Charmed Sewing Studio, Gretchen takes readers on a journey through pattern and couture sewing techniques, showcasing iconic designs that have stood the test of time.
The first half of the book serves as a comprehensive sewing guide, featuring sketches, historic images, process photos, and clear instructions. Gretchen combines these elements to create an irresistible sewing guide and lookbook for vintage fashion enthusiasts. She walks readers through the process of creating three intricate garments, the Madeleine dress, the Camille sheath, and the Lillian princess coat, offering a sewing and design foundation in a wide range of sizes, from 2 to 20 and 18 to 34, with separate A-H cup sizes. This inclusivity is a significant aspect of the book, as it caters to diverse body shapes and sizes.
Each garment is presented with detailed instructions and links to download and print full-size patterns, ensuring that sewists can replicate the vintage looks with precision. The featured garments include the Structured Tropical Dress, the Rita Blouse, the Night and Day Dress, the Lilli Ann-Style Princess Coat, the Rose Dressing Gown, the Tropical Mermaid Gown, the Marilyn Jeans, and the Rose Marie Reid Swimsuit. These designs showcase Gretchen's expertise in pattern drafting and construction, and they offer a glimpse into the timeless elegance of vintage fashion.
Gerties Charmed Sewing Studio is a valuable resource for sewists, thrift shoppers, and fashion collectors alike. It provides a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for those who seek to revive the beauty of vintage fashion while embracing the inclusivity and versatility of modern sewing techniques. With its three downloadable patterns and comprehensive instructions, this book empowers sewists to create their own stunning vintage-inspired garments, ensuring that fashion classics remain relevant in the modern world.
Weight: 1094g
Dimension: 260 x 210 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419769566
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