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Gretchen “Gertie” Hirsch’s Ultimate Dress Book is the spiral-bound, hardcover sewing guide vintage-loving dressmakers reach for again and again. Every page stays flat while you work thanks to the clever lay-flat binding, and the abundant illustrations walk you through drafting, fitting and finishing the kind of fabulous frocks that made Gertie a YouTube star.
Inside you’ll find contemporary techniques for modern silhouettes, from circle skirts to strapless bodices, all explained with Hirsch’s trademark warmth. The 2016 Abrams release is aimed at confident beginners and seasoned stitchers alike, making it a practical reference for fashion design, costuming or everyday wardrobe sewing.
This copy arrives from a smoke-free home and remains in very good condition; the sturdy spiral spine and boards show minimal wear, so it’s ready to slip straight onto your sewing-room shelf. Grab Gertie’s Ultimate Dress Book today and start turning retro inspiration into wearable art.