Summary: <p><img class="alignnone wp-image-2827 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/lovetosewpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/LTS-Gertie-1500x1000.jpg?resize=1140%2C760" alt="" width="1140" height="760"></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p> <hr> <p><a href="https://try.spoonflower.com/lovetosew/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2838" src="https://i1.wp.com/lovetosewpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/spoonflower_banner.jpg?resize=1000%2C300" alt="" width="1000" height="300"></a></p> <p>Are you ready to create your ultimate dream wardrobe? Now’s your chance with <a href="https://try.spoonflower.com/lovetosew/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spoonflower’s Dream Wardrobe giveaway</a>! Enter now through November 19 for a chance to win a $500 shopping spree on Spoonflower!</p> <hr> <p><em>This post contains Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.</em></p> <ul> <li>Follow Gertie! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gertie18/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gertie’s Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://blog.bygertie.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Blog by ‘Gertie’ </a></li> <li><a href="https://charmpatterns.bygertie.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Charm Patterns</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing (the blog that Gertie started over a decade ago!)</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Gertie’s books in order of release: <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2ptotVe" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing </a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2BVSHmu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gertie Sews Vintage Casual</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/34jhRYc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gertie’s New Fashion Sketchbook</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2NtXukj" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gertie’s Ultimate Dress Book</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/36mfp50" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses </a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <div id="attachment_2834" style="width: 610px;" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="https://charmpatterns.bygertie.com/shop/liz-dress/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img></a></div>
