Okay, big news. I have started a new blog . It's hard to believe that it's been a decade since I started Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing! Starting my independent pattern line Charm Patter...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2017/10/visit-my-new-blog.html
I've been back from my whirlwind Australia trip for two weeks, and it was so fabulous that I feel the need to sit down and write a little recap. Overall, I just have to say how welcome I fel...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2017/06/australia-trip-nostalgia.html
In case you've missed it on my other social media, I have big news! I launched a Kickstarter campaign for a line of independent sewing patterns called Charm Patterns by Gertie. I'm thrilled to ...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2017/05/introducing-charm-patterns-by-gertie.html
Readers, this trip has been in the works for a while and now it's coming up FAST! In just two weeks I will be flying to the land down under to promote my new fabric line at Spotlight Stores ...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2017/04/announcing-my-australia-trip.html
UPDATE: OH MY GOODNESS, THE CLASS FILLED UP IN MINUTES! PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS OF THE SPOTLIGHT COMPETITION (THERE WILL BE TWO SPACES GIVEN AWAY IN THIS CLASS) AND SEE THIS POST FOR AL...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2017/04/melbourne-two-day-dressmaking-course.html
This is the last post on sewing your dress, everyone! Time to hem. Let's start with View A. Press the entire hem to the inside of the dress 3/4". Then turn in the upper edge of the f...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2017/04/b6453-sew-along-hemming-dress.html
We're so close! Today I'm going to show you the steps for attaching the facing, so you'll finally have a nice finished neckline edge. Start by ironing your interfacing on to your facing pie...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2017/04/b6453-sew-along-facing.html
Okay, it's time to sew the lapped zipper. I almost always use lapped zippers in my dresses because it gives them that vintage look. Lapped zippers aren't difficult, but they do take practice....
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2017/04/b6453-sew-along-zipper.html
How are your dresses coming? Don't forget to post pictures in the Facebook Group ; I love seeing everyone's work. Today we're sewing the skirt for View B, the pencil skirt version! I'm making...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2017/03/b6453-sew-along-sewing-skirt-view-b.html
Time to sew this skirt! This is always satisfying because it really starts to look like a dress. For these steps, please follow along closely on the pattern instruction guide sheet. It can be...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2017/03/b6453-sew-along-sewing-skirt-view-a.html
Before we start, a note: If you haven't already, I'd recommend stay stitching the neckline and armholes now that all your bodice pieces are assembled. Do a line of stitching at a 1/2" seam al...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2017/03/b6453-sew-along-sewing-straps.html
Time to sew! Today we're doing steps 1-4 on the pattern instruction sheet. My next post will be on Tuesday, so you'll have the weekend to catch up! Start with your bodice center front. I'm ...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2017/03/b6453-sew-along-steps-1-4.html
Woo hoo, time to get cutting! I know a lot of sewers hate the cutting process, but it just means you're one step closer to sewing. So hurrah! Okay, actually. A few small things before you cut...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2017/03/b6453-sew-along-cutting.html
Okay, I vowed to keep the muslins and fitting stuff to a minimum but I feel I really want to touch on this. It seems a lot of ladies in the Facebook Group are new-ish dressmakers, which I lo...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2017/03/b6453-sew-along-making-bodice-muslin.html
Hi ladies, a lot of you have been asking about how to do an FBA (Full Bust Adjustment) on this dress. I have teamed up with Palmer/Pletsch in order to provide you with some information. First...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2017/03/b6453-sew-along-how-to-do-fba.html
Okay, let's get this party started! I'm happy to report that the Facebook group for the Sew Along is almost up to 900 members. Please join here if you'd like. It's a great place to post photo...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2017/03/b6453-sew-along-supplies-and-prep.html
Yay! It's been a while in the making, but I'm happy to announce that THE SEW-ALONG IS STARTING UP. We'll be sewing my new sundress pattern B6453 from start to finish. You can sew either view y...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2017/03/announcing-b6453-sundress-sew-along.html
I went into an absolute frenzy of last minute sewing over the holidays! I posted all of it on my Instagram and Facebook , but I do want to detail some of it here as well. My favorite dress ...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2017/01/dita-inspired-new-years-eve-dress.html
My fall dressmaking retreats here in Beacon, New York, went so well that I've decided to add three new sessions for Spring! These are very small (4-5 people) weekend getaways where we just sew ...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2016/12/dressmaking-retreat-photos-plus-new.html
Thanks for all your lovely giveaway comments! I consulted the all-knowing random number generator, and got this response: Entry number 95 was Ellen Boekee. I know, I know, it seems a litt...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2016/10/tropical-sateen-giveaway-winner.html
So I made this dress about a month ago and have been trying finish the tutorial for it ever since! I used the strapless bodice and pencil skirt from Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book and adapted the...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2016/10/fabric-giveaway-pink-tropical-sateen.html
I'm so excited to announce that my Hudson Valley Sewing Retreat is back! Join me in lovely Beacon, New York, for a fabulous weekend of dressmaking. I’m opening up my spacious studio for t...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2016/08/announcing-fall-beacon-sewing-retreats.html
It's that time again--time to feel incredulous that fall patterns are being released because it's definitely, totally still summer, right? Don't worry, it absolutely still is. But how about ...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2016/08/new-butterick-patterns-by-gertie-for.html
Well, this is amazing. The New York Times has done an entire piece on the McCall Pattern Company and the home sewing industry! As you may know, my pattern line "Patterns by Gertie " is released...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2016/08/new-york-times-article-on-home-sewing.html
New finished dress! I'm so happy to finally showcase this sateen from my spring collection. This is the Sketch Rose in blue, a 100% cotton sateen, available at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. ...
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2016/07/blue-sketch-roses-dress.html