Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses: A Modern Guide to Stitch-and-Wear Vintage Patterns You Can Make in a Day (Gertie's Sewing)

About this book

Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses is Gretchen Hirschs modern reinvention of a simple idea focusing on easily mastered sewing skills minimal pattern pieces and fabulous designs. Gretchen Gertie Hirsch is a passionate home seamstress a sought-after sewing teacher and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Creativebug In the 50s and 60s 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 to stylish women who are continuously looking for ways to fit their love of sewing into busy lives packed 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. 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 Hirsch writes in her introduction So why did I write this book? Because I want to show that its possible to cultivate real sewing skills without spending days or even weeks on a project. Sewing more projects means more practice! 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 arent just simple sewing projects. So dont wait. Start sewing! Includes color photographs and illustrations Also available: Gertie Sews Vintage Casual Gerties Ultimate Dress Book Gerties New Book for Better Sewing Gerties New Fashion Sketchbook