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Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses
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- Summary
- âGretchen âGertieâ Hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a sought-after sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webâs most popular sewing blogs.â âCreativebug  Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses is Gretchen Hirschâs 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. Chapters include: Supplies and ToolsFabricsGetting Ready to SewDress Construction: The BasicsDress Construction: Essential SkillsTrims and FlourishesFitting In the â50s and â60s, 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.  With the lessons offered here, you can make a Popover Dress, Chemise Dress, Swirl Dress, Boatneck Dress, and Patio Dress. Everything you need is included: pattern maps, finished garment measurements, and more.  Hirsch writes in her introduction, âSo why did I write this book? Because I want to show that itâs possible to cultivate real sewing skills without spending days or even weeks on a project. Sewing more projects means more practice!â  The vintage aesthetic of these projects will appeal to beginner and expert crafters alike. They stand on their own as great examples of retro fashion. They arenât just simple sewing projects. So, donât wait. Start sewing!
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- 9781683353225
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- Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses
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- Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses
- Summary
- âGretchen âGertieâ Hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a sought-after sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webâs most popular sewing blogs.â âCreativebug  Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses is Gretchen Hirschâs 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. Chapters include: Supplies and ToolsFabricsGetting Ready to SewDress Construction: The BasicsDress Construction: Essential SkillsTrims and FlourishesFitting In the â50s and â60s, 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.  With the lessons offered here, you can make a Popover Dress, Chemise Dress, Swirl Dress, Boatneck Dress, and Patio Dress. Everything you need is included: pattern maps, finished garment measurements, and more.  Hirsch writes in her introduction, âSo why did I write this book? Because I want to show that itâs possible to cultivate real sewing skills without spending days or even weeks on a project. Sewing more projects means more practice!â  The vintage aesthetic of these projects will appeal to beginner and expert crafters alike. They stand on their own as great examples of retro fashion. They arenât just simple sewing projects. So, donât wait. Start sewing!
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- 4 3/4 in. or 12 cm.
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