This post is a look at all fourteen styles featured in vonbbs. We have also grouped styles of patterns together to make shopping easier. Moods ultimate list of the best sewing blogs mood sewciety. Vogues new book for better sewing hardcover january 1, 1952 by vogue pattern service author. All you need to know to start sewing and serging today. Callie discusses vintage sewing book, the vogue sewing book, or the vogue bible. 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. 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. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. Peters new book for better sewing or the dert on gert. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Vogues new book for better sewing hardcover january 1, 1952 by vogue pattern service author 4.
Dec 18, 2012 your sewing habits can often make or break a project. 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. Stylish, downloadable sewing patterns with unparalleled instruction diby club patterns are made for every shape and skill level. 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. I started sewing with vogue patterns, and always required the least amount of fit alterations for me. Vogues new book for better sewing vogue pattern service on. Obtain your favorite sewing books at much lower prices than other booksellers. 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. It quickly became a place for hirsch to share tutorials and lively posts about sewing as it relates to fashion. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. The vogue sewing book hardcover july 1, 1982 by editors of vogue author 5.
Vogue patterns the everything about sewing series, vintage 1971, 11 books, 1970s. You can become an accomplished dressmaker while making clothes you will want to wear. A look at all fourteen styles of vogues new book for. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch. These are classic, mainly 1950s styles that gertie is known for wearing, inspired by vogues. A look at all fourteen styles of vogues new book for better.
The bestselling guide to sewing gets a freshening up. 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. Projects range from a pencil skirt and portrait blouse to a wiggle dress and suit jacket. Vogues new book for better sewing jeanne maries sewing studio. It quickly became a place for hirsch to share tutorials and lively posts about sewing as it relates to fashion history, pop. The slim chemise dress made here in a grey woollike rayon. 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.
Vogue s new book for better sewing hardcover january 1, 1952 by vogue pattern service author 4. 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. Most of these companies offer all sizes in one envelope. Featured in vogues new book for better sewing 1952. 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. Vogues new book for better sewing jeanne maries sewing. The shirtwaist dress, gerties 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. Also issued without the photograph on the envelope. Downloadable pdf sewing patterns the do it better yourself club. 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. 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. A look at all fourteen styles of vogues new book for better sewing. Well, this is something i probably should have posted sooner.
Now its been fully revised and updated, with the latest information and allnew photographs and illustrations, introduction, and page layout. Available in the national library of australia collection. 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. 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. 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. 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. Vogue 7630 vintage sewing patterns fandom powered by wikia. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Make offer vintage 1970 better homes and gardens sewing book. For the last few days i have been watching an ebay auction, waiting with bated.
Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. 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. Top 9 sewing books for beginners according to you colette. Oct 11, 2010 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. 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.
Gerties new blog for better sewing is based on this book. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. A dealer recommended the nq3600d to me or the embroidery only 1150 sd thats the only embroidery only they carry. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. For some reason, id expected vogue sewing to be boring, less informative, and dry, but i ended up loving it. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Nov 01, 2017 i started sewing with vogue patterns, and always required the least amount of fit alterations for me. 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. A look at all fourteen styles of vogue s new book for better sewing. Vogue sewing paperback may 1, 2000 by the editors of vogue and butterick author 4. 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.
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. Your sewing habits can often make or break a project. 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 must say i loved the challenge of the advanced and designer patterns, and when. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Good habits enhance your results, while bad habitswhich may at first seem rewardingstymie success. 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.
This collection of textile patterns showcases many smaller, independent pattern designers. Vogue v9095, semifitted, lined jacket has bands, princess seams,side panels, no side seams, welts and twopieces sleeves. This vogue book is out of print and can be found online for up to a hundred plus dollars. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. It is this very book, which sewing blogger gretchen hirsch, used as inspiration for writing her first book, gerrties new book for better sewing. It takes you through the construction of 14 garments from patterns widely available from vogue patterns at the time the book was published. And it didnt even come with the original dust jacket a huge contributing factor to the value of a rare book. I also purchased gerties new book for better sewing, but havent had a chance to really dig into it yet. Vogue s new book for better sewing by vogue pattern service and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Vogues new book for better sewing by vogue pattern service and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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.