Amber i have been looking for a copy of this book for a century ok, ok, i might be exaggerating. Vogues new book for better sewing jeanne maries sewing studio. Vogue s new book for better sewing prepared by vogue pattern service. Take an early look inside vogues new book, vogue living. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The retro dressmakers library retroglam by emilyann. Classic vintage sewing book lands in my lap jeanne marie. It takes you through the construction of 14 garments from patterns widely available from vogue patterns at the time the book was published. Haynes 2302 cheek pad set for signetes service book guide repair. Gerties new blog for better sewing bills itself as a modern homage to vogues new book for better sewing published 1952. Well, this is something i probably should have posted sooner.
The slim chemise dress made here in a grey woollike rayon. Vogue s new book for better sewing hardcover january 1, 1952 by vogue pattern service author. She decided to track down all the patterns from 1952 and make them, documenting each on a blog. I went on friday and sunday, and on both days i took gretchen hirschs class. Books printed for sale books printed for official site.
I started collecting all the patterns from the book and sewing them. You can see more photos of vogues new book for better sewing here. I had a lot of free time and sewing was my favorite thing to do in my free time. Then to my shock and surprise they bestowed upon me a rare vintage sewing find, an original 1952 copy of the vouges new book for better sewing. Jan 04, 2014 after many years in the dressmaking doldrums, making many an inferior outfit, i retired from work and set myself the project to learn dressmaking following the vogue new book for better sewing, published in 1952. A contemporary take on vogues new book for better sewing book. I have also found the coat pattern as of tonight so thats on its way. I came across vogues new book for better sewing, published in 1952. Vogue 7231 misses chemise dress 1951 easy to make vogue patterns. Henrimatisse christian zervos cahiers dart paris 1931 henri matisse. The table of contents for the book it is this very book, which sewing blogger gretchen hirsch, used as inspiration for writing her first book, gerrties new book for better sewing. The new vogue sewing book, 1980, butterick publishing, complete guide to sewing, illustrated sewing guide book. It quickly became a place for hirsch to share tutorials and lively posts about sewing as it relates to fashion history, pop. Inspired by vintage designs with a modern twist, gretchen later wrote a book featuring important construction, patternmaking, tailoring.
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The projects go from easiest to most difficult, though youll notice ive been jumping around. Vogue s new book for better sewing by vogue pattern service and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A look at all fourteen styles of vogues new book for. If anyone can please help me track down the rest i will love you foreverrrrr. Vogues new book for better sewing prepared by vogue pattern service. Butterick 5509 historical apron sewing pattern printed in 2010 butterick 5509 historical. 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. My favorite reference books are old school, so id just go to a used book store and see what they have.
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. A lot of you went gaga over this taffeta skirt from vogue s new book for better sewing. Part two of this fabulous book teaches you how to make apparel primarily inspired by vogues new book for better sewing simon and schuster, 1952. Vogues new book for better sewing jeanne maries sewing. Jul 24, 20 after setting out to sew all 14 patterns from vogues new book for better sewing simon and schuster, 1952, gretchen became a vintage sewing icon while blogging about her progress at. Innovation can be utilized to supply the e book vogue s new book for better sewing 1952 first printing, by vogue in only soft file system that could be opened up whenever you really want and also almost everywhere you require without bringing this vogue s new book for better sewing 1952 first printing, by vogue prints in your hand. 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. Vtg 1962 etiquette book tiffanys table manners for teen agers 4th printing vtg 1962 etiquette. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. A look at all fourteen styles of vogues new book for better.
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Hardcover vogue carreer 2454 tamotsu designer sewing pattern for neck pleated blouse, tankstyle top, or button front blouse with collar, are easy to sew classics size 6810. Hardback in slightly chipped dust wrapper very good. After setting out to sew all 14 patterns from vogues new book for better sewing simon and schuster, 1952, gretchen became a vintage sewing icon while blogging about her progress at. And it didnt even come with the original dust jacket a huge contributing factor to the value of a rare book. 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. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. You can become an accomplished dressmaker while making clothes you will want to wear. Country, city, coast, is to be greeted by unrestrained warmth. It is this very book, which sewing blogger gretchen hirsch, used as inspiration for writing her first book, gerrties new book for better sewing. Target girl face vase ceramic cup pencil holder trinket. Gerties new blog for better sewing the title is a play on words, gertie is working her way julie and julia style through the 14 sewing patterns in a 1952 learnasyougo book vogues new book for better sewing and her daily posts are not only witty, but her sewing is downright impressive. Featured in vogues new book for better sewing 1952. Vogue s new book for better sewing, published in 1952, explains how to realize 14 vogue patterns overview of the book gertie s new blog for better sewing.