"With downloadable patterns--sizes 2-34 with A-H cup sizes- for three iconic vintage garments"--Front cover

Introduction: The charmed studio. Part One: Gertie's charmed studio. The structured Shaheen dress -- The night and day dress -- The Lilli Ann-style princess coat -- The tropical mermaid gown -- The Rose Marie Reid swimsuit -- The cummerbund bubble dress -- Part Two: How to sew the patterns. The patterns -- Madeleine dress -- Camille sheath dress -- Lillian jacket -- Glossary -- Acknowledgments -- Photography and image credits -- About the author

"Inspired by coveted designs and iconic designers, Gertie presents couture-style sewing techniques,1940s to early1960s fashion history, and her own special (secret until now) methods for re-creating vintage garments to fit modern figures. This irresistible guide and look book presents a bounty of vintage styles, plus patterns to download and print for three hard-to-find items, all in the widest size range available today- from 2 to 20 and 18 to 34, with separate A through H cup sizes."--

Pattern download link on page 151