Gretchen Hirsch
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| Born | April 11, 1979 |
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Gretchen 'Gertie' Hirsch New York City, April 11, 1979) is an American retro Blogger (person), author and fashion designer.
Hirsch is most known for her blog Gertie's New Blog For Better Sewing, where she shares vintage sewing techniques and general fashion-related content. Hirsch launched her independent pattern company Charm Patterns and abandoned the Blog For Better Sewing in October 2017. [1] Hirsch takes inspiration from mid-20th century women's fashions to create her designs, especially the 1950s. [2] She published her first book New Book for Better Sewing in September 2012 [3] and her second book, Gertie Sews Vintage Casual, in September 2014 [4]. Hirsch has her own line of fabric with Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores [5] and has partnered with major pattern company Simplicity to create her pattern line "Patterns by Gertie". [6] She resides in Beacon, New York.
Bibliography
- Hirsch, Gretchen (September 1, 2012). New Book for Better Sewing. Abrams Books. ISBN 1-58479-991-9.
- Hirsch, Gretchen (September 16, 2014). Gertie Sews Vintage Casual. Abrams Books. ISBN 1-61769-074-0.
- Hirsch, Gretchen (September 8, 2015). Gertie's New Fashion Sketchbook. Abrams Books. ISBN 1-61769-173-9.
- Hirsch, Gretchen (March 8, 2016). Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book. Abrams Books. ISBN 1-61769-075-9.
- Hirsch, Gretchen (April 9, 2019). Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses. Abrams Books. ISBN 1-4197-3234-X. (in production)[7]
References
- ↑ "Visit My NEW Blog!".
- ↑ "22K & Counting: Beacon Crafter Sews Her Way To Social Media Stardom". Southwest Dutchess Daily Voice. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
- ↑ "Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing A Modern Guide to Couture-Style Sewing Using Basic Vintage Techniques" – via www.abramsbooks.com.
- ↑ "Gertie Sews Vintage Casual A Modern Guide to Sportswear Styles of the 1940s and 1950s" – via www.abramsbooks.com.
- ↑ "Publication Day Book + Fabric GIVEAWAY!".
- ↑ "Patterns by Gertie | Vintage Sewing".
- ↑ "Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses". Abram Books.
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