Gertie's Charmed Sewing Studio:Patte Making and Couture-Style Techniques for Perfect Vintage Looks

by: Gretchen Hirsch (Author)

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Publication Date: 2024/5/28

Language: English

Print Length: 208 pages

ISBN-10: 1419769561

ISBN-13: 9781419769566

Book Description

Bestselling sewing author Gretchen Hirsch retus to her roots with a fresh look at fashion classics—how they were made then, and how mode day sewists can re-create them now—in Gertie’s Charmed Sewing Studio. Gretchen Hirsch, aka “Gertie,” retus to her roots with a dive into beloved fashion classics, including the mermaid gown, the structured sheath (think Elizabeth Taylor), the Rose Marie Reid swimsuit, and more—plus a little fashion history, to inspire mode-day style mavens. Sewists, thrift shoppers, and fashion collectors will love making the book's three downloadable pattes, and leaing how to reproduce favorite vintage looks that fit mode figures. The first half of the book is a jouey through patte and couture sewing techniques and iconic designs. Gretchen combines a bounty of sketches, historic images, process photos, and clear instructions to create an irresistible sewing guide and lookbook for the vintage fashion enthusiast. In the second half, Gretchen deconstructs three intricate garments, the Madeleine dress, the Camille sheath, and the Lillian princess coat:Focusing on just three designs offers a sewing and design foundation in a full range of sizes—from 2–20 and 18 to 34, with separate A-H cup sizes. This wide range is not easy to find in other sewing books, and more important than ever for body inclusivity. Each garment (two dresses and a jacket) is shown with detailed instructions and links to download and print full-size pattes.Featured garments: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 The Rose Marie Reid Swimsuit The Cummerbund Bubble Dress Plus full-size pattes (to download and print) for:The Madeleine Dress, the Camille Sheath Dress, and the Lillian JacketFrom Gretchen Hirsch:Gertie’s New Book for Better SewingGertie Sews Vintage CasualGertie’s New Fashion SketchbookGertie’s Ultimate Dress BookGertie’s Charmed Sewing Studio

About the Author

Bestselling sewing author Gretchen Hirsch retus to her roots with a fresh look at fashion classics—how they were made then, and how mode day sewists can re-create them now—in Gertie’s Charmed Sewing Studio. Gretchen Hirsch, aka “Gertie,” retus to her roots with a dive into beloved fashion classics, including the mermaid gown, the structured sheath (think Elizabeth Taylor), the Rose Marie Reid swimsuit, and more—plus a little fashion history, to inspire mode-day style mavens. Sewists, thrift shoppers, and fashion collectors will love making the book's three downloadable pattes, and leaing how to reproduce favorite vintage looks that fit mode figures. The first half of the book is a jouey through patte and couture sewing techniques and iconic designs. Gretchen combines a bounty of sketches, historic images, process photos, and clear instructions to create an irresistible sewing guide and lookbook for the vintage fashion enthusiast. In the second half, Gretchen deconstructs three intricate garments, the Madeleine dress, the Camille sheath, and the Lillian princess coat:Focusing on just three designs offers a sewing and design foundation in a full range of sizes—from 2–20 and 18 to 34, with separate A-H cup sizes. This wide range is not easy to find in other sewing books, and more important than ever for body inclusivity. Each garment (two dresses and a jacket) is shown with detailed instructions and links to download and print full-size pattes.Featured garments: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 The Rose Marie Reid Swimsuit The Cummerbund Bubble Dress Plus full-size pattes (to download and print) for:The Madeleine Dress, the Camille Sheath Dress, and the Lillian JacketFrom Gretchen Hirsch:Gertie’s New Book for Better SewingGertie Sews Vintage CasualGertie’s New Fashion SketchbookGertie’s Ultimate Dress BookGertie’s Charmed Sewing Studio