Sewing starlet Gretchen ‘Gertie’ Hirsch joins us to chat about retro sewing and curvy pattern design! Gertie shares her sewing journey from starting her blog over a decade ago to producing sewing patterns, books, and hosting workshops around the world. Gertie shares her love for retro glam, and the behind-the-scenes of making a pattern that accentuates women’s curves.

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• Follow Gertie!
  • Gertie’s Instagram
  • Blog by ‘Gertie’ 
  • Charm Patterns
  • Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing (the blog that Gertie started over a decade ago!)
• Gertie’s books in order of release:
  • Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing 
  • Gertie Sews Vintage Casual
  • Gertie’s New Fashion Sketchbook
  • Gertie’s Ultimate Dress Book
  • Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses 

Liz Dress

Jane Set

• Gertie’s collaborations with Butterick and Simplicity!

Butterick B6453 Dress Pattern

• Michael Miller Fabrics by Gertie
• Shameless Photography – Gertie’s photographer!
• @hairstylingbymelissa – Gertie’s hairstylist!

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