Gertie

Fashion Designer

Birthday April 11, 1979

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace United States

Age 45 years old

#29,338 Most Popular

About

Designer and social media personality who first gained popularity when she created her first blog, "Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing" where she attempted to sew all 14 iconic patterns in the 1952 book, Vogue's New Book for Better Sewing. She is known for sharing tutorials and posts about sewing through fashion history, pop culture, body image, and gender content.  

Before Fame

She graduated from New York University. In the year 2017, she launched her own independent pattern line called Charm Patterns.  

Trivia

She is the author of "Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses," "Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book" and "Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing." She's been featured by Good Morning America and Good Housekeeping. She has also designed fabrics for Joann Fabrics, Spotlight Stores and Michael Miller.  

Family Life

She has one brother. She is married to Jeff Hirsch. 

Associated With

In October of 2023, she posted a Halloween themed video set to the song "Season Of The Witch" by Lana Del Rey