Vogue book for better sewing

It quickly became a place for hirsch to share tutorials and lively posts about sewing as it relates to fashion history, pop. A look at all fourteen styles of vogue s new book for better sewing. Make offer vintage 1970 better homes and gardens sewing book. The vogue sewing book i found the vogue sewing really useful when i was starting out sewing, it has such clear descriptions in it for pretty much every technique ive ever used and probably ever will. Good habits enhance your results, while bad habitswhich may at first seem rewardingstymie success. You can become an accomplished dressmaker while making clothes you will want to wear. I also purchased gerties new book for better sewing, but havent had a chance to really dig into it yet. I think the vogue book for better sewing is the sewing equivalent of julia childs first book on french cooking i cant remember the precise name i found a first edition of julia childs book at my antiquated public library and i believe it was also from 1952. This collection of textile patterns showcases many smaller, independent pattern designers. Available in the national library of australia collection. Anyway, friends, i decided i simply had to get my greedy mitts on vogues new book for better sewing to see what all the fuss was about and perhaps to figure out gerties next move. The bestselling guide to sewing gets a freshening up.

It is also a stylish, spirited pattern book featuring 14 customisable wardrobe essentials inspired by vogue s new book for better sewing, many shown in several different variations, for a total of 25 projects. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Downloadable pdf sewing patterns the do it better yourself club. Your sewing habits can often make or break a project. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. 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. Oct 11, 2010 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. For the last few days i have been watching an ebay auction, waiting with bated. Gerties new blog for better sewing is based on this book. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques, by gretchen hirsch aka gertie what others are saying look what arrived in the mail yesterday. I would say the newer edition of the readers digest guide is probably more beginnerfriendly, and i think even the older edition that has only line drawings has clearer illustrations and slightly better formatting than the vogue book, but the vogue book is definitely the biggest sewing info bang for the buck because it crams so much in. This post is a look at all fourteen styles featured in vonbbs.

Vogue s new book for better sewing by vogue pattern service and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is also a stylish, spirited pattern book featuring 14 customisable wardrobe essentials inspired by vogues new book for better sewing, many shown in several different variations, for a total of 25 projects. They also offer trade in but dont know if i want to trade in the pfaff if i get an embroidery only machine because then i wont have a sewing machine although i could buy two new machines but thats i want to spend as little as possible and still get a good. Vogue 7630 vintage sewing patterns fandom powered by wikia. I must say i loved the challenge of the advanced and designer patterns, and when i got stumped i always pulled out a copy of the vogue sewing book. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account.

These are classic, mainly 1950s styles that gertie is known for wearing, inspired by vogues. The vogue sewing book hardcover july 1, 1982 by editors of vogue author 5. Peters new book for better sewing or the dert on gert. So last week, when i saw a copy available on ebay for the bargain price of lets just say half what a used copy currently costs on amazon, i jumped at the chance. Yes to the vogue sewing book we used to use it in undergrad in the theatre department to teach about sewing, as well. 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. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.

Vogues new book for better sewing, published in 1952, explains how to realize 14 vogue patterns overview of the book gerties new blog for better sewing. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. Oct 12, 2006 i would say the newer edition of the readers digest guide is probably more beginnerfriendly, and i think even the older edition that has only line drawings has clearer illustrations and slightly better formatting than the vogue book, but the vogue book is definitely the biggest sewing info bang for the buck because it crams so much in. And it didnt even come with the original dust jacket a huge contributing factor to the value of a rare book. It doesnt have the detailed illustrations of the sewing book or the sewing bible, but it does have very informative sections on working with different types of fabric and tailoring that i. Obtain your favorite sewing books at much lower prices than other booksellers. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Callie discusses vintage sewing book, the vogue sewing book, or the vogue bible. Vogue patterns the everything about sewing series, vintage 1971, 11 books, 1970s. Moods ultimate list of the best sewing blogs mood sewciety. It doesnt have the detailed illustrations of the sewing book or the sewing bible, but it does have very informative sections on working with different types of fabric and tailoring that i really enjoyed. We have also grouped styles of patterns together to make shopping easier. Projects range from a pencil skirt and portrait blouse to a wiggle dress and suit jacket. It quickly became a place for hirsch to share tutorials and lively posts about sewing as it relates to fashion.

Anyway, friends, i decided i simply had to get my greedy mitts on vogues new book for better sewing to see what all the fuss was about and. Well, this is something i probably should have posted sooner. Vogues new book for better sewing jeanne maries sewing. For some reason, id expected vogue sewing to be boring, less informative, and dry, but i ended up loving it.

In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. It takes you through the construction of 14 garments from patterns widely available from vogue patterns at the time the book was published. Vogues new book for better sewing hardcover january 1, 1952 by vogue pattern service author 4. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. Vogue s new book for better sewing hardcover january 1, 1952 by vogue pattern service author 4.

I started sewing with vogue patterns, and always required the least amount of fit alterations for me. Vogue sewing paperback may 1, 2000 by the editors of vogue and butterick author 4. The slim chemise dress made here in a grey woollike rayon. Most of these companies offer all sizes in one envelope. Dec 18, 2012 your sewing habits can often make or break a project. A look at all fourteen styles of vogues new book for. This vogue book is out of print and can be found online for up to a hundred plus dollars. A look at all fourteen styles of vogues new book for better sewing. Dec 16, 2014 the vogue sewing book i found the vogue sewing really useful when i was starting out sewing, it has such clear descriptions in it for pretty much every technique ive ever used and probably ever will. 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. Stylish, downloadable sewing patterns with unparalleled instruction diby club patterns are made for every shape and skill level. The shirtwaist dress, gerties new book for better sewing.

See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Vogues new book for better sewing vogue pattern service on. A look at all fourteen styles of vogues new book for better. 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. Now its been fully revised and updated, with the latest information and allnew photographs and illustrations, introduction, and page layout. A dealer recommended the nq3600d to me or the embroidery only 1150 sd thats the only embroidery only they carry. I must say i loved the challenge of the advanced and designer patterns, and when. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. We lead with expansive size ranges and the most comprehensive sewing pattern instruction available. Vogues new book for better sewing jeanne maries sewing studio.

It is this very book, which sewing blogger gretchen hirsch, used as inspiration for writing her first book, gerrties new book for better sewing. Vogues new book for better sewing by vogue pattern service and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. Vogue s new book for better sewing, published in 1952, explains how to realize 14 vogue patterns overview of the book gerties new blog for better sewing. Vogues new book for better sewing hardcover january 1, 1952 by vogue pattern service author. Featured in vogues new book for better sewing 1952. All you need to know to start sewing and serging today. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. Also issued without the photograph on the envelope. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Top 9 sewing books for beginners according to you colette.

Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch. Vogues new book for better sewing, published in 1952, explains how to realize 14 vogue patterns.