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| Patterns by Gertie, Butterick 5814 |
Oh my goodness! I do
not know where I am going to find the time to get through all of the projects I
already have planned for this upcoming winter season, and now here are three
more that I simply cannot do without!
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| Patterns by Gertie, Butterick 5814 |
I am so excited to see Butterick’s new line of vintage inspired patterns by Miss Gertie.
Congratulations to a very talented lady!
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| Patterns by Gertie, Butterick 5814 |
I wonder if she had anything to do with the instruction
sheets – if so, I bet we are all in for some fantastic construction techniques!
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| Patterns by Gertie, Butterick 5824 |
This jacket may just be the perfect coat pattern – it really
doesn’t get any better than a shawl collar, don’t you think?! I cannot wait to try it out. The only problem will be finding the perfect
fabric (which Gertie certainly did!).
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| Patterns by Gertie, Butterick 5824 |
And while I have more patterns than I know what to do with,
I have to admit that I cannot wait for the next wave of Patterns by Gertie! If that cocktail dress is anything to go by,
they are going to be stunning.
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| Butterick 5813 |
There is also a retro re-issue. It is lovely, but that coat pattern is still going to be first on my list!
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| Butterick 5813 |
That’s three new retro styles – I think I am in heaven! Although, my poor pattern drawers are already
complaining about how cramped they are, and these may just send them over the
edge.
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| Butterick 5813 |
The styling is simply wonderful - do you think those fabulous cars belong to Gertie? And all of those envelope clutches and yummy –
hmm . . . I feel another project coming
on.
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| Butterick 5832 |
The only other pattern option that interests me is this one. I am intrigued by the bodice draping. I think it might be fun to use parts of the bodice pattern and substitute another skirt and sleeves (I don’t think that skirt and the hoops required would fit in my car).
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| Butterick 5811 |
Oh, and the peplum on this one looks like it might be fun to
play with, but I am not sure . . . mostly because of the awful fabric that the sample was made with.
It looks like I am going to be busy, busy, busy!
Which are your favorites?
I loved the Gertie ones - and I must admit I quickly hit the buy button when I realised they were only $2.88 for a limited time!!!! But there was also a coat that I loved with a standing collar - B5822. I didn't buy that one (its coming into summer here) but I sure was tempted!
ReplyDeleteYou managed to pick out all the ones I had my eye on too. The coat is my favorite. I hope you do make one, I'm sure it would turn out lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love Gertie's coat pattern. I can't believe how much fabric it calls for though - approx 5 yards!
ReplyDeleteI was ranting a little about lack of imaginative, wearable retro patterns from the big 3...I take it all back.
ReplyDeleteThe blue dress...and the coat..that is sooo me.
The coat, oh my word, that stunning vintage style coat! Smitten - and consumed by thoughts of wishing I had the sewing skills to make a piece like that.
ReplyDeleteHope anything and everything you try out from these gems turns out beautifully for you.
♥ Jessica
Thanks so much for mentioning they had a sale on! I am not currently on their mailing list, so think I will head over there now. Your blog is always so inspiring - I thank you! x
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm rather thrilled about these as well! The most recent Butterick releases had been a little lacking in real retro details, but these Gertie designs (nevermind the FABULOUS new 1950s dress pattern) are fantastic. Can't wait to see what else they release!
ReplyDeleteHappy sewing,
Katrina
I am rather behind on catching up with my blogs and have only just found Gerties' mention of these patterns. I went straight to the net and ordered them while there I picked a few others as well which were the 5813 and also the 5832 mainly because I also like the bodice I see it as sleeveless and the lower part as a full circle skirt below the knee length, well thats what I plan to do with it.
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