Gertie's ultimate dress book : a modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles / Gretchen Hirsch ; photographs by Karen Pearson ; illustrations by Sun Young Park.

Author
Hirsch, Gretchen, 1979- [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
New York, NY : STC & Craft, 2016.
Description
235 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm + 4 pattern sheets

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    Every vintage-obsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. The follow-up to the popular Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing and Gertie Sews Vintage Casual, Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book is packed with all the information and patterns you could ever need to create a wardrobe filled with stunning vintage frocks. The book begins with all the essential techniques for dressmaking and includes instructions and patterns for 23 dresses for a variety of occasions. Elements of each pattern can be mixed and matched, allowing readers to customise the bodice, skirt, sleeves, pockets and details of each dress for a truly unique creation.
    Notes
    Spiral bound.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references (page 230) and index.
    Contents
    • Skills. Getting ready to sew
    • Basic dress construction
    • Finishing details
    • Giving the dress structure
    • Techniques for special fabrics
    • Fitting
    • Wardrobe.
    Other title(s)
    Ultimate dress book
    ISBN
    • 9781617690754
    • 1617690759
    LCCN
    2015948555
    OCLC
    941878779
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