Sew Retro: Perfect Bombshell Dresses

I am a learnin' from the coolest chick ever!!! Taught by Gretchen Hirsch, Author of Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing, Expert in vintage style and fine sewing techniques

Sometimes a girl needs a wee bit of va-va-voom. Gretchen Hirsch - creator of Gertie's Blog for Better Sewing - gives you the skills you need to create gorgeous dresses that fit like they're painted on, yet let you dance all night. You'll learn how to assemble and customize the included BurdaStyle dress pattern, create a muslin to check fit, and construct a highly tailored garment using some very cool techniques. In 15 high-definition video lessons, you'll learn how to make a molded bodice with underlining, boning, bust padding, a waist stay and convertible straps. The draped sarong skirt makes a beautiful contrast.

In luxurious shantung, this bustier dress exudes midcentury sophistication. Gertie says, "Think Alfred Shaheen. Think Dorothy Lamour." Make it in a tribal print for a sexy tiki vibe, butter-yellow eyelet for that Audrey Hepburn ingénue-at-a-picnic look, or ivory silk (with a fetching hat) for your wedding day. Come join the fashion fun and sign up for Sew Retro: Perfect Bombshell Dresses today!

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Welcome to Sew Retro: Perfect Bombshell Dresses. I am so excited that you’ve decided to join me for this course. We’re going to use some very cool techniques that will result in you having the vintage-style dress of your dreams. This bustier sarong-style dress is the perfect thing to get
that sexy Tiki vibe. But you can also make it in an elegant, understated fabric for a perfectly modern vibe.

Making this class was really fun for me because it involves my two favorite things: vintage inspiration and intricate sewing techniques that produce expertly engineered garments. You’ll learn how to make a molded bodice with underlining, boning, bust padding, a waist stay, and
a lining. And then that lovely draped skirt provides the perfect counterpoint to the complex bodice.

I hope you’ll love this subject as much as I do. I look forward to hearing your questions and seeing your results. Let’s sew!

Gretchen “Gertie"Hirsch

What you will learn:

• Making a molded bodice with underlining, boning, and bust padding
• Adjusting any pattern for a custom fit
• Advanced finishing techniques
• How to assemble and customize the included BurdaStyle.com dress pattern
  

Here is the dress:
I agree wtih Gertie, I will pass on the extra poof on my hips...