🧵 Gertie's Sewing: A Contemporary Guide to Vintage Sportswear Styles of the 1940s and 1950s - Gertie Sews Vintage Casual Review

I love this book very much. It is what it is, making really authentic vintage everyday clothes, apart from some touches, not as far back as the 50's, but it's good. The overlapping zipper information, ideas and pattern layouts you trace from the back are very clear. I know people don't like freehand drawing, but I don't think that's a problem. The heart-shaped knit bodice on pages 150-153 is well made, even if the pins have to be far away. So far I've found switching patterns easy, and…

Check out the book first. I didn't really like the projects, after sitting with the book and applying the knowledge of vintage fashion I realized this book is worth it. Below I will focus on the pros and cons of the book. Pros: I like to find everyday inspiration as I think it's important to see surviving garments in order to be able to reproduce styles. The style department gallery was also very good. I think this will help someone with vocabulary and some designs for those unfamiliar with the

I absolutely love Gertie's blog and almost shrieked when her book arrived in my mailbox! This book does a great, I mean EXCELLENT job explaining everyday everyday knitting and fabric techniques. There is a wealth of information on pant fit, jersey fit, and flat lay fit, as well as sewing techniques such as altering necklines, waists, pockets, collars, darts, etc. This book is not for the beginner for those who have no idea how to sew - there are already many of these on the market, so if you…