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Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses

by Gretchen Hirsch
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âGretchen âGertieâ Hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a sought-after sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webâs most popular sewing blogs.â âCreativebug
 
Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses is Gretchen Hirschâs modern reinvention of this simple idea, focusing on easily mastered sewing skills, minimal pattern pieces, and fabulous designs. And the best part? Readers will end up with a sparkling wardrobe of easy-to-wear, fun-to-style dresses that will fill busy modern lives with retro charm. Chapters include:

  • Supplies and Tools
  • Fabrics
  • Getting Ready to Sew
  • Dress Construction: The Basics
  • Dress Construction: Essential Skills
  • Trims and Flourishes
  • Fitting
    • In the â50s and â60s, Simplicity released their popular line of Jiffy sewing patterns, which had minimal pattern pieces and simple constructions, yet were chic enough for fashion-conscious customers. This approach appeals now more than ever as stylish women are continuously looking for ways to fit their love of sewing into busy lives filled with family, work, school, and countless other obligations.
     
    With the lessons offered here, you can make a Popover Dress, Chemise Dress, Swirl Dress, Boatneck Dress, and Patio Dress. Everything you need is included: pattern maps, finished garment measurements, and more.
     
    Hirsch writes in her introduction, âSo why did I write this book? Because I want to show that itâs possible to cultivate real sewing skills without spending days or even weeks on a project. Sewing more projects means more practice!â
     
    The vintage aesthetic of these projects will appeal to beginner and expert crafters alike. They stand on their own as great examples of retro fashion. They arenât just simple sewing projects. So, donât wait. Start sewing!
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    Series: Gertie's Sewing Publisher: ABRAMS

    Kindle Book

    • Release date: April 9, 2019

    OverDrive Read

    • ISBN: 9781683353225
    • Release date: April 9, 2019

    EPUB ebook

    • ISBN: 9781683353225
    • File size: 30201 KB
    • Release date: April 9, 2019

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    Kindle Book
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    EPUB ebook

    subjects

    Crafts Nonfiction

    Languages

    English

    âGretchen âGertieâ Hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a sought-after sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webâs most popular sewing blogs.â âCreativebug
     
    Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses is Gretchen Hirschâs modern reinvention of this simple idea, focusing on easily mastered sewing skills, minimal pattern pieces, and fabulous designs. And the best part? Readers will end up with a sparkling wardrobe of easy-to-wear, fun-to-style dresses that will fill busy modern lives with retro charm. Chapters include:

  • Supplies and Tools
  • Fabrics
  • Getting Ready to Sew
  • Dress Construction: The Basics
  • Dress Construction: Essential Skills
  • Trims and Flourishes
  • Fitting
    • In the â50s and â60s, Simplicity released their popular line of Jiffy sewing patterns, which had minimal pattern pieces and simple constructions, yet were chic enough for fashion-conscious customers. This approach appeals now more than ever as stylish women are continuously looking for ways to fit their love of sewing into busy lives filled with family, work, school, and countless other obligations.
     
    With the lessons offered here, you can make a Popover Dress, Chemise Dress, Swirl Dress, Boatneck Dress, and Patio Dress. Everything you need is included: pattern maps, finished garment measurements, and more.
     
    Hirsch writes in her introduction, âSo why did I write this book? Because I want to show that itâs possible to cultivate real sewing skills without spending days or even weeks on a project. Sewing more projects means more practice!â
     
    The vintage aesthetic of these projects will appeal to beginner and expert crafters alike. They stand on their own as great examples of retro fashion. They arenât just simple sewing projects. So, donât wait. Start sewing!
    Expand title description text
    Crafts Nonfiction