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Gertie Sews Vintage Casual : A Modern Guide to Sportswear Styles of the 1940s And 1950s by Gretchen Hirsch (2014, Hardcover)
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Gertie Sews Vintage Casual : A Modern Guide to Sportswear Styles of the 1940s and 1950s, Hardcover by Hirsch, Gretchen; Pearson, Karen (PHT); Park, Sun Young (ILT), ISBN 1617690740, ISBN-13 9781617690747, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Celebrates post-war fashions by offering patterns and techniques for creating more than thirty pieces of casual-vintage clothing inspired by icons Katharine Hepburn, Audrey Hepburn, and Rosie the Riveter.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherAbrams, Inc.
ISBN-101617690740
ISBN-139781617690747
eBay Product ID (ePID)201541151
Product Key Features
Book TitleGertie Sews Vintage Casual : a Modern Guide to Sportswear Styles of the 1940s and 1950s
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSewing, Fashion & Accessories, Fashion
Publication Year2014
IllustratorYes
GenreDesign, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorGretchen Hirsch
Book SeriesGertie's Sewing Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight42.2 Oz
Item Length10.2 in
Item Width9.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2014-930803
ReviewsNot just a guide to sewing clothes such as cigarette pants, flared skirts, wrap dresses, pinup sweaters, and shift dresses, Hirsch's volume explores the fashion landscape of the period as well as the particular challenges of sewing vintage. The book comes with basic patterns and instructions for multiple variations., Complete with fun illustrations, great photography, and step-by-step directions, the author eases readers in with an illustrated fashion history primer and devotes five chapters to telling us everything we need to know to rock our attempt to sew a vintage wardrobe. With thick paper patterns included in a bulging pack inside the back of cover, this book delivers a massive amount of value well worth the cover price.
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal646.404
SynopsisThe mid-20th century was an amazing time for American women's fashion! Following the war, women started looking to American designers rather than French couture houses for inspiration and to demand clothing they could move in, even play in. In this follow-up to Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing, Gretchen "Gertie" Hirsch celebrates the classic casual styles that icons like Katharine Hepburn, Audrey Hepburn, and Rosie the Riveter made famous - think wide-legged trousers, fitted capri pants, beach rompers, shorts, knit tops, jeans, and day dresses. In Part I, Hirsch introduces key techniques for sportswear construction - from working with knit fabrics to the intricacies of pant-making - and in Part II, she showcases a 30-plus-piece vintage-inspired casual wardrobe., The mid-20th century was an amazing time for American women's fashion! Following the war, women started looking to American designers rather than French couture houses for inspiration and to demand clothing they could move in, even play in. In this follow-up to Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing , Gretchen "Gertie" Hirsch celebrates the classic casual styles that icons like Katharine Hepburn, Audrey Hepburn, and Rosie the Riveter made famous--think wide-legged trousers, fitted capri pants, beach rompers, shorts, knit tops, jeans, and day dresses. In Part I, Hirsch introduces key techniques for sportswear construction--from working with knit fabrics to the intricacies of pant-making--and in Part II, she showcases a 30-plus-piece vintage-inspired casual wardrobe., The mid-20th century was an amazing time for American women's fashion Following the war, women started looking to American designers rather than French couture houses for inspiration and to demand clothing they could move in, even play in. In this follow-up to Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing , Gretchen "Gertie" Hirsch celebrates the classic casual styles that icons like Katharine Hepburn, Audrey Hepburn, and Rosie the Riveter made famous--think wide-legged trousers, fitted capri pants, beach rompers, shorts, knit tops, jeans, and day dresses. In Part I, Hirsch introduces key techniques for sportswear construction--from working with knit fabrics to the intricacies of pant-making--and in Part II, she showcases a 30-plus-piece vintage-inspired casual wardrobe.
LC Classification NumberTT519.5
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- 28 Apr, 2016
Fun book reminiscent of the blog
I'm a fan of Gertie's blog, so it's no surprise that I really enjoyed her book. It offers a LOT of practical instructions on tailoring patterns and working different types of fabrics. Her models also tend to be 'real-life sized' and not the stick figures typically seen on other patterns; so you really feel that these patterns are meant for "everyday" people and would look good on a variety of body-types.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Jun, 2018
So much great style!
Gretchen is a vintage sewing and style icon whose years of experience are carefully distilled into this terrific reference. The pattern basics are amazing, the sewing tips and style history are a great bonus and it's an all around inspiration. Yay, Gretchen! Can't wait for the next book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 16 May, 2019
Go for it!
Arrived as scheduled with pattens, in great shape! Lovely photos and engaging content. I'm excited to build my wardrobe using these patterns and tips. If you're on the fence, go for it! I don't think you will be disappointed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Apr, 2018
Excellent!!
I am also a member of her online FB groups and LOVE her products! Much easier to understand than US patterns. The FB groups really help, as well. I highly recommend this if you are new to sewing or like to hack patterns.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Jan, 2019
This is a good resource for vintage style sewing
The patterns work well for everyday clothing.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 26 Jan, 2019
Loved it
Great book !Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Feb, 2018
Great Condition All pattern pieces included
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
