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Gertie's charmed sewing studio : pattern making and couture-style techniques for perfect vintage looks
Hirsch, Gretchen, 1979-2024
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Bestselling sewing author Gretchen Hirsch returns to her roots with a fresh look at fashion classics-how they were made then, and how modern day sewists can re-create them now Gretchen Hirsch, aka "Gertie," returns to her roots with a dive into beloved fashion classics-the mermaid gown, the 1950s Hostess Set (think Lucille Ball), the Lilli Ann princess coat-plus a little fashion history, to inspire modern-day style mavens. Sewists, thrift shoppers, and fashion collectors will love making the patterns included in the book, and learning how to reproduce their favourite looks from any vintage garment. The first half of the book is a journey through pattern and couture sewing techniques. 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 designs, and shows sewists how her studio re-creates a garment-all so that readers can do the same with their favourite styles. Focusing on just three designs offers a sewing and design foundation in a full range of sizes--from 2-34, 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 full-size paper sewing patterns.
Main title:
Gertie's charmed sewing studio : pattern making and couture-style techniques for perfect vintage looks / by Gretchen Hirsch ; with photographs by Shameless Photo (Angela Altus) and Meredith Heuer and illustrations by Robin Blair.
Author:
Hirsch, Gretchen, 1979-Heuer, Meredith, photographerKataja-Blair, Robin, illustratorShameless Photography (Angela Altus), photographer
Imprint:
New York : Abrams, 2024.
Collation:
205 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 27 cm.
ISBN:
9781419769566 (hardback)
Dewey class:
646.4
Language:
English
BRN:
509879
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 646.4 GER | Onloan - Due: 18 Nov 2024 |