I can't tell you how excited I was to start in on the outer collar. It made me feel like I was rounding the bend…
Tag: Gertie
Work in Progress: The Gertie Coat
I really should stop calling Butterick 5824 the Gertie coat, but this late in the game I can't help it. I think you all know…
Steaming The Roll Line: Before and After
I got a great comment yesterday from both Charity Shop Chic & Chris and asking why my collar looks so flat instead of all rolled…
First Steps of Tailoring
Hey peeps! Sorry I've been a bit MIA, I've been sick the past few days. Seems the fall sickness is hitting everyone and it's finally…
Final fabric and Notions
Not too much to report today. But I am happy to say that I've collected all of my fabrics & notions for the Gertie Coat Sew…
The Second Gertie-Coat Muslin
I'm happy to say the second muslin for the Butterick 5824 coat (aka the Gertie Coat) is much better, but still does need some work. For the…
The First Gertie-Coat Muslin
I've been working on my Gertie-Coat muslin the past few evenings but finally got around to taking photos last night. I was only going to post…
Design Thoughts on Gertie’s Butterick 5824 Coat
I don't believe I ever updated you on my final fabric selection for the Gertie Coat (Butterick 5824) after sharing all of my swatches. I…
Quick Shoutout to the Gertie
I was totally stoked when my copy of Gertie's book arrived at my office yesterday. I had pre-ordered it quite some time ago and it…
Colette Pattern Love
I've been trying to recall how I originally learnt of Colette Patterns, and unfortunately I just can't remember. What I do know is that her pattern,…
