Gertie Sews Glam Knits by Gretchen Hirsch - ISBN: 9781419769573
Hardcover
Sew glamorous vintage knit looks with expert secrets and downloadable patterns.

Gertie Sews Glam Knits

Turn Simple Techniques into Showstopping Designs

$45.75

  • Hardcover

    192 pages

  • Release Date

    19 May 2026

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Summary

Celebrated sewing expert Gretchen Hirsch shows you how to transform knits and stretch fabrics into glamorous vintage looks inspired by Coco Chanel, Claire McCardell, Madame Grès, and more.

Knit fabrics are easy to fit, have a lovely drape, and are known for being comfortable and effortless—all things that appeal to both designers and home sewists. But sewing with knit fabrics can be tricky.

Gertie Sews Glam Knits is here to change all that: Author Gre…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781419769573
ISBN-10:141976957X
Author:Gretchen Hirsch
Publisher:Abrams
Imprint:Abrams
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:192
Release Date:19 May 2026
Weight:1.02kg
Dimensions:254mm x 203mm x 22mm
About The Author

Gretchen Hirsch

Gretchen “Gertie” Hirsch is a celebrated sewing expert, pattern designer, and author dedicated to making vintage-inspired fashion accessible to the modern sewist. She is the founder of Charm Patterns and the creator of the Charm Patterns Patreon, a premier subscription service known as the Charm Institute of Style.

With over 135,000 subscribers to her YouTube channel, Gertie’s World, Hirsch has built a global community centered on glamour and inclusive design. A frequent collaborator with industry giants, she teaches through best-selling books, international workshops, and her innovative digital pattern programming. Her work is renowned for its unique blend of historical fashion research, couture-style instruction, and commitment to inclusive fit for all bodies. She lives and sews in New York’s Hudson Valley.

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