Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses : : a Modern Guide to Stitch-And-Wear Vintage Patterns you can Make in a day
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Call Number: Adult Book / Nonfiction / Crafts & Hobbies / Sewing / Hirsch, Gretchen, 646.432 Hi
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Pt. 1. The basics -- Supplies and tools -- Fabrics -- Getting ready to sew -- Dress construction: the basics -- Dress construction: essential skills -- Trims and flourishes -- Fitting -- pt. 2. Wardrobe -- The popover dress -- The chemise dress -- The swirl dress -- The boatneck dress -- The patio dress.
In the '50s and '60s, Simplicity released their popular line of Jiffy sewing patterns, which had minimal pattern pieces and simple constructions, yet were chic enough for fashion-conscious customers. This approach appeals now more than ever as stylish women are continuously looking for ways to fit their love of sewing into busy lives filled with family, work, school, and countless other obligations.Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses is Gretchen Hirsch's modern reinvention of this simple idea, focusing on easily mastered sewing skills, minimal pattern pieces, and fabulous designs. And the best part? Readers will end up with a sparkling wardrobe of easy-to-wear, fun-to-style dresses that will fill busy modern lives with retro charm.
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PUBLISHED
New York, NY : Abrams, [2019]
Year Published: 2019
Description: 142 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm + 5 pattern sheets.
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781419732348
141973234X
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Kataja-Blair, Robin.
Shameless Photography (Angela Altus)
Gemini.H.
SUBJECTS
Dressmaking -- Patterns.
Sewing.
Dresses.