{"product_id":"gertie-sews-jiffy-dresses-a-modern-guide-to-stitchandwear-vintage-patterns-you-can-make-in-a-day-gerties-sewing-9781419732348","title":"Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses: A Modern Guide to Stitch-and-Wear Vintage Patterns You Can Make in a Day (Gertie's Sewing)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGertie 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666134163509,"sku":"ByrdShop_141973234X","price":59.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781419732348.jpg?v=1782420508","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/gertie-sews-jiffy-dresses-a-modern-guide-to-stitchandwear-vintage-patterns-you-can-make-in-a-day-gerties-sewing-9781419732348","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}