A hardworking reference that teaches seamstress's the couture quality techniques that were once standard, plus instructions for 25 versatile wardrobe pieces with vintage modern appeal, from one of the most popular teachers and bloggers on the sewing circuit today.; Gretchen Hirsch, aka Gertie, is a uniquely talented seamstress's and writer with a highly successful blog. She has appeared on the television show It's Sew Easy and teaches an online sewing class at Crafsty.com. She, and her blog, has been featured on Vogue Patterns.; She has 15,000 blog subscribers and averages 45,000 unique monthly visitors and 350,000 monthly page views.; With Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing, Hirsch brings a unique, fresh and modern spin to the traditional sewing reference title. Her modern vintage style and easy feminist spirit speak to the millions of makers joining the vibrant 21st century sewing community.; Thorough, illustrated instructions for essential, couture quality techniques make this a must have for modern sewers seeking to develop their skills.; The 25 projects featured make a more than complete wardrobe for anyone looking for a modern look with a vintage sensibility.
Gretchen Hirsch writes Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing (blogforbettersewing.com) and teaches sewing in New York City, around the country, on PBS’s It’s Sew Easy, and on Craftsy.com. She lives in Beacon, New York.
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