{"product_id":"gertie-sews-jiffy-dresses-a-modern-guide-to-stitch-and-wear-vintage-patterns-you-can-make-in-a-day-hardcover-illustrated-april-9-2019-by-gretchen-hirsch-author","title":"Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses: A Modern Guide to Stitch-and-Wear Vintage Patterns You Can Make in a Day Hardcover – Illustrated, April 9 2019 by Gretchen Hirsch (Author)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBestselling sewing author Gretchen Hirsch returns to her roots with a fresh look at fashion classics—how they were made then, and how modern day sewists can re-create them now—in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eGertie’s Charmed Sewing Studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGretchen Hirsch, aka “Gertie,” returns to her roots with a dive into beloved fashion classics, including the mermaid gown, the structured sheath (think Elizabeth Taylor), the Rose Marie Reid swimsuit, and more—plus a little fashion history, to inspire modern-day style mavens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSewists, thrift shoppers, and fashion collectors will love making the book's three downloadable patterns, and learning how to reproduce favorite vintage looks that fit modern figures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first half of the book is a journey through pattern and couture sewing techniques and iconic designs. Gretchen combines a bounty of sketches, historic images, process photos, and clear instructions to create an irresistible sewing guide and lookbook for the vintage fashion enthusiast. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the second half, Gretchen deconstructs three intricate garments, the Madeleine dress, the Camille sheath, and the Lillian princess coat: Focusing on just three designs offers a sewing and design foundation in a full range of sizes—from 2–20 and 18 to 34, with separate A-H cup sizes. This wide range is not easy to find in other sewing books, and more important than ever for body inclusivity. Each garment (two dresses and a jacket) is shown with detailed instructions and links to download and print full-size patterns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFeatured garments:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Structured Tropical Dress\u003cbr\u003eThe Rita Blouse\u003cbr\u003eThe Night and Day Dress\u003cbr\u003eThe Lilli Ann-Style Princess Coat\u003cbr\u003eThe Rose Dressing Gown\u003cbr\u003eThe Tropical Mermaid Gown\u003cbr\u003eThe Marilyn Jeans\u003cbr\u003eThe Rose Marie Reid Swimsuit\u003cbr\u003eThe Cummerbund Bubble Dress\u003cbr\u003ePlus full-size patterns (to download and print) for:\u003cbr\u003eThe Madeleine Dress, the Camille Sheath Dress, and the Lillian Jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Notions Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46053569790186,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/2083\/0186\/files\/71raqsS8ZIL._SL1104.jpg?v=1779979141","url":"https:\/\/thenotionsroom.com\/products\/gertie-sews-jiffy-dresses-a-modern-guide-to-stitch-and-wear-vintage-patterns-you-can-make-in-a-day-hardcover-illustrated-april-9-2019-by-gretchen-hirsch-author","provider":"The Notions Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}