Author: Gretchen Hirsch. Published 2016 Chapters include: Getting Ready to Sew Basic Dress Construction Finishing Details Giving the Dress Structure Techniques for Special Fabrics Fitting Gertie also includes pattern maps and resources. “In the book’s pattern envelope are all of the mix-and-match skirts, bodies, sleeves, cuffs, and collars you’ll need for the twenty-three dresses featured here. But remember, this is just a starting point—there are literally hundreds of combinations you can make from your patterns. So, here’s to designing your perfect wardrobe.” 236 Pages. Hardcover