On Thursday, I was lucky enough to attend the book release party for BurdaStyle’s second book, BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern: Mastering Iconic Looks from the 1920s to 1980s. And, as it turns out, this event was the start of a weekend-long love affair between my cat and the book. I, for one, wish them every … Continue reading
Sometimes it surprises people to learn that I’m a self-taught crafter. Though it’s true that I’ve always been a builder of contraptions, a taker-apart-er, and a plotter of grand schemes, I didn’t actually grow up knowing how to sew, knit, embroider, and construct. In fact, I didn’t learn most of those things until I was … Continue reading
Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing: A Modern Guide to Couture-Style Sewing Using Basic Vintage Techniques by Gretchen Hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. The book is filled with tips and tricks for perfecting sewing techniques, patternmaking, and creating a perfect fit, … Continue reading
Last night, I went to The Sewing Studio to celebrate the release of Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing! The party was lovely—there’s nothing quite as pleasant as drinking wine with crafty pals in a room full of sewing machines—and it was so nice to have a chance to catch up with blogging friends old … Continue reading