Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors. Being a guitarist using ukulele as a travel instrument the uke fits better into luggage, i find this little, colourful booklet extremely. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gerties sewing hirsch, gretchen, park, sun. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. 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. This is a bright handmade tote bag book bag with an appliqued ukulele motif.
As i mentioned yesterday, ive been learning the ukulele. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. If you are familiar with basic sewing techniquesthen give this book a go. 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.
Our ukulele pillow tutorial certainly qualifies as an interesting shape, and we. Part of my intrigue with the instrument comes from 1950s kitsch, no doubt. I am happy to have acquired it as it has authentic 1950 sewing techniques, as well as fabric selections. Ukulele case chord book full colour paperback 2 mar 2011. The book is filled with tips and tricks for perfecting sewing techniques, patternmaking, and creating a perfect fit, making it a welcome addition to any sewing library. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. 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. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gertie s new book for better sewing. I love anything thats 50s fadrelated like hula hooping. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A short stitch length is better when sewing around curves and points.
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