Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses :A Modern Guide to Stitch-and-Wear Vintage Patterns You Can Make in a Day - Gertie's Sewing
Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses :A Modern Guide to Stitch-and-Wear Vintage Patterns You Can Make in a Day - Gertie's Sewing
hardback
Published:
9 April, 2019
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781419732348 |
| ISBN10 | 141973234X |
| Number Of Pages | 144 |
| Item Weight | 1160 g |
| Product Dimensions | 237 x 258 x 41 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Abrams |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
"Vintage sewing projects for easy-to-wear dresses with retro charm, based on 1950s and '60s Simplicity Jiffy sewing patterns, using minimal pattern pieces and simple constructions." -- The Bookseller
"Retro in feel but contemporary in approach, Gretchen Hirsch explains the art of making "the quick and easy dress" - the kind that you can cut out in the morning, sew in the afternoon and wear in the evening." -- S Magazine - Sunday Express
"From the woman who brought you Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book comes this modern guide to patters that you can whip up in a day! In the 50s, Simplicity released a line of jiffy sewing patterns which were incredibly chic and had minimal pieces.Gretchen reinvents this simple idea in her book, plus she shows you invaluable sewing skills." -- Sew
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Author's Bio
Gretchen Hirsch is a sought-after teacher and designer with two highly successful sewing pattern lines, and a fabric line with Fabric Traditions.