{"product_id":"gerties-charmed-sewing-studio-by-gretchen-hirsch-9781419769566","title":"Gertie's Charmed Sewing Studio","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGretchen Hirsch, aka \"Gertie,\" returns to her roots with a dive into beloved fashion classics—the mermaid gown, the 1950s Hostess Set (think Lucille Ball), the Lilli Ann princess coat—and includes a little fashion history to inspire modern-day style mavens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSewists, thrift shoppers, and fashion collectors will love making the patterns included in the book and learning how to reproduce their favourite looks from any vintage garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first half of \u003cem\u003eGertie's Charmed Sewing Studio\u003c\/em\u003e is a journey through pattern and couture sewing techniques. Gretchen combines a bounty of sketches, historic images, process photos, and clear instructions to create an irresistible sewing guide and lookbook for the vintage fashion enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the second half, Gretchen deconstructs three intricate designs and shows sewists how her studio re-creates a garment—all so that readers can do the same with their favourite styles. Focusing on just three designs offers a sewing and design foundation in a full range of sizes—from 2-34, with separate A-H cup sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis wide range is not easy to find in other sewing books and is more important than ever for body inclusivity. Each garment (two dresses and a jacket) is shown with detailed instructions and full-size paper sewing patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340807422188,"sku":"9781419769566","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13463193482693.jpg?v=1772170564","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/gerties-charmed-sewing-studio-by-gretchen-hirsch-9781419769566","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}