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. I preordered it and got my copy a couple of weeks ago. Acting on gettlers findings, the district attorney began a new round of questioning, reinterviewing gertie webbs physicians. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter. Overall, i very much liked the film and my impression is that it was very well produced and thought out. Great to have as a reference book for things like bound button holes and.
If you read gerties new blog for better sewing, you already know that gretchen hirsch is all about teaching basic sewing skills that some of us guilty. Gertie s ultimate dress book new books in politics. The film is somewhat but not entirely based on david rohls new chronology. Its a well done film that goes carefully through the biblical account and shows the archaeological evidence for the exodus. Palmerpletsch fashion sewing december 2, 2019 if you havent visited our blog lately, check out the two most recent blog postsone i coauthored with helen bartley on our hacks to a favorite pattern, mccalls m7979 knit top. Get free shipping on gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch, from. If ever there was a woman who could pull off a pirate hat and sleeves, it s the lovely maureen. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. A modern guide to couture style sewing using basic vintage techniques has the look of being only suitable for those with a taste of the vintageesque, its actually wonderful as a stepping off point for all dressmakers, no matter what their style. Patterns of evidence exodus is the accompanying book to the documentary of the same. She has a pattern line with butterick and a fabric line with fabric traditions, both sold at joann stores throughout the united states and australia. In a little change of pace for me, theyre both very 40sinspired rather than my usual 50s designs. Dont forget to share, like, and subscribe to subscribe to my channel. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogues new book for better sewing.
The theme of patriotism and honor of our military is strong throughout the book. 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. I was excited when she showed some of the clothes shed made from patterns in the book. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch from boffins books in perth, australia. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, an in demand sewing teacher and creatorwriter of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs.
Exodus is a 2014 documentary film directed by tim mahoney. The book begins with all the essential techniques for. The film presents the view that the biblical story of the exodus of the hebrew slaves from egypt was an historical event that took place during the middle kingdom of egypt. Gerties ultimate dress book book king county library. I have two new patterns out in my patterns by gertie line with butterick. Just as in the documentary, the book charts film maker tim mahoney s personal journey in the filming and making of patterns of evidence exodus. If you read gertie s new blog for better sewing, you already know that gretchen hirsch is all about teaching basic sewing skills that some of us guilty.
A long weekend friday through sunday, 9 am to 5 pm each day devoted to dressmaking techniques in new yorks beautiful hudson. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles by gretchen hirsch every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Other gerties book better sewing gerties portrait blouse. Ive made a few patterns so far, great fit and really fun designs. Gertie s new book for better sewing is a fun, new pattern book, featuring sewing patterns that embody author gretchen hirschs fresh take on vintage style. Presents lessons on sewing and customization techniques that can be used to create and enhance a vintage wardrobe, covering such topics as sizing. If you want to make a jacket with the impeccable look of chanel, this is the book to have. Patterns of evidence is a film series directed by tim mahoney and part of the independent. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better sewing. The followup to the popular gertie s new book for better sewing and. Boning, padding, underwires, underlining, interfacing, interlining. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs.
Well, do dirndl skirt tutorial i totally plan to add patch pockets to the front. Interviews show archaeological and biblical experts on all sides of the issue concerning this critical historical and spiritual event, as told in the book of exodus. She has a pattern line with butterick and a fabric line with fabric traditions, and teaches sewing around the country and on pbss its sew easy, and. I made the pencil skirt from the first book and it came to almost my ankles, i had to take off six inches to get it to just below my knee. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Shaken by these opinions, mahoney decides to tackle this issue with a deliberate scientific. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a blogger, author, and pattern designer with a love of all things retro think rose prints, full skirted dresses, and crinolines. Gerties ultimate dress book a modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles book.
Gertie became widely known through her original blog gerties blog for better sewing based on the vogue new book for better sewing and her. Gsvc has a chapter on knits, as there are three knit patterns in this volume. She has her own pattern line with butterick, and teaches fashion design and sewing around america. The exodus explains how abundant archaeological evidence supports the historical truth of the biblical exodus. 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. This is a standard security test that we use to prevent spammers from sending automated requests. I think you could basically hand this book to someone who knows little or nothing about sewing and they should be to get through it fairly well. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses.
The book gives a little more insight into the production of the documentary as well as some extended interviews, which didnt make it into the final edit of the documentary. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Also according to her blog there is going to be a third book that is chalk full of dresses. The clothes from the 40s and 50s always have such attention to beautiful details, something i hope to learn from gerties book. I was caught up in gertie s life and family immediately. She is the creator of gertie s new blog for better sewing, one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Betita, who writes a rollicking series of pirate romances. This is a wonderful book for any sewers who also like the classics of the 40s and 50s granted in is us centric but still very good, the best thing about this is the fact that these clothes are designed for women with shape and the first part of the book is a wonderful repository of clothes making information, with the latter part turned over the the patterns and various tweaks thereof. I particularly love these illustrations, done by sun young park. Youre really spoiled for choice when it comes to circle skirt tutorials. When i first made gretchen gertie hirschs spaghetti strap swing dress b6453 i fell in love with the pattern and made a several iterations of it which you can view here, here, and here.
Faye s attention to the smallest detail brings each scene to life. This refreshingly balanced approach is inspiring and intellectually challenging for both skeptics and believers alike, providing profound new evidence that affirms the bible. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog for better sewing. 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. What does hard evidence really have to say about the foundational stories in the bibe. 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. Gertie may possibly be faye green s best effort to date. That pattern was and still is the quintessential day dress for me. Patterns of evidence the red sea miracle in theaters feb.
She is the author of four sewing books and the designer of patterns by gertie, a line of vintageinspired designs with butterick. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. Gretchen hirsch is a passionate sewist whos been sharing her love of vintage frocks for over 10 years. Karen schaupeter presents lessons on sewing and customization techniques that can be used to create and enhance a vintage wardrobe, covering such topics as sizing, prepping, tailoring, patternmaking, and fitting. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, an in demand sewing teacher and creatorwriter of one of the webs most popular sewi. For ages ive wondered whether you completed all the garments in the book, or theyre still in the.
Apr 12, 2020 anyone with a passion for history, culture or religion wont want to miss patterns of evidence. Gerties new book for better sewing is a fun, new pattern book, featuring sewing patterns that embody author gretchen hirschs fresh take on vintage style. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, an in demand sewing teacher and creatorwriter of one of the web s most popular sewing blogs. The blog began as a way for readers to follow gretchen s progress as she made her way through all fourteen fashions from her favourite 1950s sewing book, vogue s new book for better sewing a julie and. Arethe patterns in the new book as long as the first. Films in the patterns of evidence series patterns of. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to couturestyle sewin g using basic vintage techniques drafting collars excerpted from gerties new book for better sewing illustrations by sun young park.
According to most scholars today, the answer is a resounding no. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Oct 28, 2016 explore textillia s board sewing books. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4. Sew, incidentally gerties new book for better sewing i. The blog began as a way for readers to follow gretchens progress as she made her way through all fourteen fashions from her favourite 1950s sewing book, vogues new book for better sewing a julie and. With plenty of products to choose from, your creativity is sure to be satisfied. So when i caught dirndl fever in germany recently, one of my first questions was about dirndls and boning. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogues new book for better. For gerties new fashion sketchbook, gretchen hirsch teamed up with illustrator sun young park to reinvent traditional figure templatesknown as croquisfor the 21st century.
Its in the stage of being illustrated and designed, so i work with those folks quite a bit these days. Jan 30, 2011 gerties new blog for better sewing the title is a play on words, gertie is working her way julie and julia style through the 14 sewing patterns in a 1952 learnasyougo book vogues new book for better sewing and her daily posts are not only witty, but her sewing is downright impressive. With all the crepes that have shown up on blogs and forums, after gertie s crepe sewalong, ideas for this dress have been spinning around in my brain for weeks. Its called gerties ultimate dress book, and its pretty wow. Its a double pattern preorder day at charm patterns.
Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. Those who know my sewing obsessions best know that i love gretchen hirsch. The first is b6380, a sweetheart neckline dress with a gathered bust and swing skirt. Oct 28, 2016 explore textillias board sewing books. Dec 02, 2014 i dont know if gertie answers comments herself anymore but soneone else might know. She writes the blog for better sewing, has her own line of patterns, patterns by gertie, for butterick, as well as having two fantastic books, gerties new book for better sewing, and gertie sews vintage casual.
The first part focuses on inspiration, fabric information, and skills. In fact, they say that the archaeological record is completely opposed to the bibles account. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. I adore gerties blog and would love to read her new book. Thinking man films is the production company for the patterns of evidence film series and television programs. You can still fill out the form to be added to the wait list for any of the retreats. And it has good instructions for my mostused alteration.
Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch drape drape 3 by hisako sato. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. The exodus is a valuable resource for anyone wishing for a handy, easytounderstand summary of the issues surrounding the dating of and the evidence for the exodus. Gretchen girtie hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing stc craft, autumn 2012, a passionate seamstress, a soughtafter teacher and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs.
For more than 50 years, the vast majority of the worlds most prominent archaeologists and historians have proclaimed that there is no hard evidence to support the exodus story found in the bible. Gretchen gertie hirsch is the author of gertie s new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gertie s new fashion sketchbook. 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 sewing a. Investigating biblical evidence patterns of evidence. Jan 21, 2015 on monday evening i went to see the much anticipated documentary film, patterns of evidence. Instead of the unnaturally skinny, tall, and frequently offbalance croquis the fashion industry has been sketching on for decades, this gamechanging alternative presents hundreds of realistically sized and. Exodus by filmmaker tim mahoney and thinking man films.
It is also a stylish, spirited pattern book featuring 14 customisable wardrobe essentials. This playlist features sewing videos using patterns designed by gertie from gerties blog for better sewing. 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. Gertie became widely known through her original blog gerties blog for better sewing based on the vogue new book for better sewing and her search for all of the sewing patterns referred to in the book. I love the new blog setup with tabs like this one at the top. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun young on. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. Filmmaker timothy mahoney had one important question. 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.
Ive noticed that many of the patterns the author designed for butterick only go up to a size 20 while. Buy gerties ultimate dress book by gretchen hirsch from waterstones today. Even better, colette just released new pictures of the crepe made up in plain white with a turquoise sash and also white with turquoise polka dots. Gertie sews vintage casual gsvc has the same, format, look and structure as the gerties first book gerties new book for better sewing gnnbs. Oct 16, 2012 after nearly sewing all day on saturday and in bits and pieces on sunday, i surprisingly finished all of my hand sewingtailoring on my gertie coat aka b5824.
Demilles classic the ten commandments have offered artistic interpretations of the biblical account. 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. Sep 30, 2014 incidentally, the title of this post was inspired by one of my dear writing friends, new york times bestselling author maureen o. Books tags all book box set combo pack david rohl digital dvd easterpassover evidence of faith exodus film qpdf only quest young explorers sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new.
Nov 05, 2018 gretchen hirsch is a passionate sewist whos been sharing her love of vintage frocks for over 10 years. See more ideas about sewing, books and book crafts. Whats even better is that im nearly caught up to where gertie is in her sewalong even though i added all of this additional tailoring work. Her work has been featured in sew stylish, vogue patterns, threads. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch bok. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques. I used the by hand london tutorial and laney used one in gerties new book for better sewing. I have my eye on the bowtied blouse as a first project to make. Jun 29, 2015 and the sands of time have in fact not erased all the archaeological evidence affirming gods truth. Did the exodus story as written in the bible really happen.
I love gerties new blog for better sewing and i was excited when she announced that she was writing a sewing book. The couture cardigan jacket presents sewing methods claire shaeffer developed based on her knowledge of haute couture construction and meticulous research studying original chanels in museum archives and her own collection. Jan 20, 2015 last night i viewed patterns of evidence. Theyre part vintage pattern cover art, and part modern fashion illustration, and wholly. Dramatizations ranging from the recent film exodus. I think its a fantastic book for new sewists and im definitely going to try more patterns from it. Sep 16, 2015 ive always loved the subject of adding structure to fitted vintagestyle dresses. Tim mahoney investigates one of the greatest miracles of the bible. Gretchen hirsch is the sewing mastermind behind gerties new blog for. Gretchen teaches sewing in new york city and around the country, is the creator of a new line of sewing patterns from butterick, and the author of gerties new book for better sewing stc craft, fall 2012 sewist writer blogger teacher pattern maker influencer. Please note that this is a preorder shipping around the end of the month and that you can order either pdf or printed patterns on heavy paper. 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.
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