It's trouser time, Charm Scouts! These ’40s style trousers are so elegant, they’ll have you feeling like a Hollywood icon. With a beautiful pleated front, a generously cut cuffed leg, and roomy pockets, these trousers are both functional and flattering. Choose between a high shaped waistband (our special contouring side darts give you an extra-curvy look) or a simple straight waistband. For even more options, pair the Lucille Trousers with the Charm Patterns Stanywck Skirt bib and suspend...
2021-03-01 14:58:19 +0000 UTC
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Hey Nancy Drews! You're always way to good at guessing what the next pattern is so I'm keeping it vague this time. This beautiful lady was part of the inspiration for tomorrow's pattern, and it's not what you think it is so don't even try to get me to spill the beans! I am a fortress of restraint and will not give away any secrets. I swear. Don't try me! I am beyond excited to show it to you but you'll just have to wait until tomorrow morning.
Also, this is your last warning that ...
2021-02-28 17:08:50 +0000 UTC
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Hey Charm Scouts! The sewing circle is now called the troop meeting, so come join the campfire and bring some sewing to work on. For the first time ever, I'm going to try hosting this on a Saturday so let me know how you like this time!
Here's your official Zoom invite:
Topic: Zoom Troop Meeting February
Time: Feb 27, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
2021-02-22 15:49:30 +0000 UTC
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Hi scouts! I mentioned this in the Crowdcast last week, but I felt it deserved a post of its own. As we've continued to release more and more content, I know the Patreon feed feels a little hard to navigate. That's why we've come up with an easy way for you to find the pattern and video content you're looking for in an instant.
We have a brand new Patreon page on my website (that's a screenshot of it above!). Go to t...
2021-02-10 18:41:58 +0000 UTC
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Rise and shine, campers! It's a new day at Camp Gertie and after the flurry of activity yesterday, we're ready to settle in here at the glampsite. A few thoughts and announcements:
- Thought for the day: our second Charm Scout Law is "A Charm Scout strives for diversity and inclusion in every aspect of life." How does that apply to your life? What can we do to make Camp Gertie more inclusive and welcoming to you? We want everyone to feel safe and happ...
2021-02-02 15:29:28 +0000 UTC
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Like any good scouting organization, the Charm Scouts have a motto, a pledge, and a set of laws. While this may seem a little silly, I love the ideas behind it. I spent some time researching and reading old scouting guides to come up with the Charm Scout "handbook." But you really only need to watch Troop Beverly Hills to see the benefits of having a code of conduct that shapes the way we interact with each other (especially online). Be kind, be fabulous, and above all: Feel the Fantasy! ...
2021-02-01 16:38:01 +0000 UTC
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Meet the Charm Scout Capelet! I’m so excited to be showing you how to make this official troop uniform. (Of course, we’ll need to come up with more uniform ideas as the year goes on. A Charm Scout needs options!)
Check out the pattern and instructions in my separate post, and watch this video to see how the project comes together. I cover everything from supplies to piping to bagging a lining.
I hop...
2021-02-01 15:49:46 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Camp Gertie! We’re giving Patreon a fun new twist this year: you’re all officially Charm Scouts, so of course you need a snazzy uniform. I’m a huge fan of the ‘80s classic Troop Beverly Hills (Patreon movie club?) so I knew we would need to do something as fabulous as Phyllis Neffler’s amazing troop leader cape. So the idea for the Charm Scout capelet was born: a cute little vintage-inspired number that has versatility written all over it. We’ve made it in blush double ...
2021-02-01 15:39:04 +0000 UTC
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Hey campers! Believe it or not, today is our one-year Patreon anniversary. We’ve had the time of our lives bringing you fab new projects and videos every month, and getting to know you through live streams and virtual sewing circles.
To keep things fresh, we’re introducing a whole new theme for our second year. This space has now been transformed into Camp Gertie, and we’ve gotten a Troop Beverly Hills-style makeover. But don't worry, we're still going to be releasing the mo...
2021-02-01 14:31:11 +0000 UTC
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Hello fabulous patrons! Can you believe Monday is the 1st again already? Here are a couple sneak peeks of the fabrics we used in the upcoming project. Can't wait to show you all the photos!
Also, can you believe it's been a full YEAR of Patreon? To celebrate, we are introducing a whole new twist plus some new tier options. I think you're going to love what we have planned. To celebrate our one-year anniversary and also to give you a full explanation of all the changes happening, I will ...
2021-01-29 19:00:19 +0000 UTC
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Today's the day! Every month, I go live on Crowdcast and present the inspiration for the monthly project. And this month is the Barbie Top! I have so many fun vintage photos of fab ladies wearing this style, so I hope you can join. If not, you can always watch the Crowdcast on replay.
To join the Crowdcast, click 2021-01-25 14:57:57 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone! Hope you are having a fabulous new year so far. Here's what I have planned for live events this month:
Monday, January 25th at 5:00 pm EST: Join me for a Crowdcast webinar! As always, I will be presenting my inspiration and the development process for this month's project, the Barbie Top. Can't wait to show you all the vintage images I collected throughout the patten development process! There will also be time for a Q&A at the end. As always, t...
2021-01-18 19:10:11 +0000 UTC
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Learn to sew this month's project, the Barbie Top! I talk supplies, how to choose your fabric, and matching stripes, and then I take you through all the major steps of constructing the top! Never sewn with jersey before? Never fear! I give you all my top tips. It's easy, I promise!
Don't forget to download the pattern and written instructions ($7 tier and above).
I hope you love sewing this top! Don't forget to use the hashtag #barbietop when sharing your finished projects.<...
2021-01-01 15:54:58 +0000 UTC
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UPDATE 12/13/21: Big news! The Barbie Top is now available in sizes 18-34! I have added the pattern files to this post, and we have updated the instructions to include info and cutting layouts for all sizes, 2-34. No need to re-print your files if you're already using and loving the Barbie Top in the 2-20 size range. xo, Gertie
Looking for an all-season knit pattern to coordinate with your vintage separates? Barbie's your gal! This sassy mock turtleneck top is mad...
2021-01-01 15:53:42 +0000 UTC
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Fresh new year, fresh new Patreon project! We have something really fun planned for January. You'll feel like a doll in our new project! Who wants to guess what type of fabric this is?
Stay tuned for the January project to go up tomorrow morning! (Pro tip: make sure your billing info is up to date today so your payment doesn't get declined on the 1st. Patreon processes all payments over the day on the 1st, and we see a lot of people with expired credit cards lose ...
2020-12-31 15:36:44 +0000 UTC
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Yay, it's Crowdcast day! Join me at 5:00 pm EST for a fun-filled live stream complete with a Powerpoint presentation, lots of inspiration and behind-the-scenes glimpses, and a Q&A session. Today's topic is the Swing Coat, our December project.
Just click the image above to join the Crowdcast. Remember that you can re-watch Crowdcast presentations at any time, so even if you can't make it live, you can see the event later by visiting the 2020-12-21 15:36:44 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone! Hope you are enjoying the Swing Coat pattern and all the festivities of December. Here's the plan for this month's live events:
Monday, December 21st at 5:00 pm EST: Join me for a Crowdcast webinar! As always, I will be presenting my inspiration and the development process for this month's project. Can't wait to show you all the fun coat inspiration images I collected! There will also be time for a Q&A at the end.
Thursday, Dec...
2020-12-17 15:40:40 +0000 UTC
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Learn to sew this month's project, the Swing Coat! I take you through all the major steps of constructing the coat, so make sure to watch this video especially if this is your first outerwear project. (And even if it's not, I definitely recommend watching to see how things like the lined cuffed sleeves come together!) I also go over darts, facings, inserting the lining, and hemming. If you'd like to make a bound buttonhole, refer to the instructions and to my 2020-12-01 14:54:36 +0000 UTC
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Meet the Swing Coat! Inspired by The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, this snuggly topper is just the thing to round out your wardrobe. I love the bell-shaped sleeves and chunky cuffs paired with the swingy shape; it just feels so dramatically luxorious to wear! The funnel-shaped neckline makes this project quick and easy to sew, so the coat comes together in a jiffy. Make it full length with in-seam pockets (extra points for making a dress to match your lining like I did with this Stanwyck Dress) or h...
2020-12-01 14:54:28 +0000 UTC
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Oh hey look, it's my disembodied head! I don't want to give too much away for tomorrow, but I can tell you that 1) this project is winter weather-ready and 2) we got to shoot some of the images on location at a Christmas tree farm! This is probably the biggest project we've offered here to date on Patreon. As I mentioned in last week's Crowdcast, in a non-pandemic year, this certainly would have been a Charm Patterns design because of its scope and ambition. One of the reasons I l...
2020-11-30 14:56:04 +0000 UTC
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See you today 5:00 pm EST for a Crowdcast presentation! Join me for a peek behind the scenes here at Gertie's World. Learn how November's Patreon project, the Sweetheart Slip, was developed. Plus get some glimpses into possible future lingerie projects!
Just click the image above to join the Crowdcast. Remember that you can re-watch Crowdcast presentations at any time, so even if you can't make it live, you can ...
2020-11-24 14:21:41 +0000 UTC
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Hi all! Can't wait to sew with you tonight! Europeans, I expect to see you in your jammies for a slumber party theme. Aussies, bring your morning coffee and Vegemite toast (?). We EST-ers will just be getting off work for the week so bring your favorite cocktail hour beverage. (West coasters, knock off work a little early and join us ;) It's a small world after all when we have a global sewing circle!
Here's all the info you need to join:
Topic: November Sew...
2020-11-20 15:52:28 +0000 UTC
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Hello all! I wanted to give you plenty of notice for this month's events, so you can clear your schedules if possible. Please make a note of these dates and times! Links to the events will be posted closer to the day of the events. This is just advance notice so you can plan ahead. :)
Friday, November 20th at 2020-11-09 16:37:27 +0000 UTC
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Ooh la la! This vintage-inspired half-slip is as beautiful as it is practical. It’s perfect for wearing under slim skirts to keep your skirt from catching on stockings and prevent static cling, plus it is a time- and money-saving and eco-friendly alternative to lining all your skirts and dresses. Along with the tutorial video, this project is your entree into high-end lingerie sewing techniques. Learn bias basics, working with silk charmeuse and Chantilly lace, sewing French seams, applying...
2020-11-01 15:49:10 +0000 UTC
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I'm thrilled to bring you a half slip pattern that will become a staple in your lingerie wardrobe! Vintage dresses were hardly ever lined because women owned lovely silk slips, which would save time, money, and fabric (instead of spending the time and fabric budget to line every skirt and dress they made). Slips also deserve a place in the conversation about sustainable sewing: They are a beautiful eco-friendly alternative to buying lining fabric for every project you sew. (For dresses like t...
2020-11-01 15:49:00 +0000 UTC
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Hello my beautiful patrons! Thanks for bearing with me this month as I took a much-needed vacation. I'm back, recharged and ready to bring you the awesome content you've come to know and love here. (Also, November's project is coming this Sunday! Yay!)
Please join me for the following live events this week:
1. Crowdcast Presentation: Tomorrow, Tuesday October 27th at 2020-10-26 15:11:33 +0000 UTC
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I love this collar! It's sewn onto a facing that buttons into your dress, so it's totally removable. Change up your look with multiple collars for one dress, or just have extra ease of care for laundering and ironing. Plus it gives you that iconic Wednesday Addams look for the spooky season and beyond!
Don't forget to download the pattern in my separate post (it's in the same file as the Stanwyck Bodice). I hope you love the video! Don't forget to hashtag your finished projects #s...
2020-10-01 13:33:12 +0000 UTC
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Oh my gosh, I'm so excited to share this video with you! Not only does it show you how to make the fully lined Stanwyck Bodice with my clean finish neckline technique, but I also demonstrate how to sew the pocket stay on the Stanwyck pencil skirt, as well as the back vent and lapped zipper. So many techniques in one video! Please see my separate video for the collar construction. (The spiderweb embellishment video will premiere on Youtube later today--check 2020-10-01 13:32:53 +0000 UTC
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Happy October, my glamour ghouls! I'm beyond thrilled to be bringing you a bodice and collar expansion for the Charm Patterns Stanwyck Skirt . . . meet the Stanwyck Dress! This bodice has cut-on cap sleeves, a sleek darted fit, and a removable collar. Best of all, it's drafted to interchange perfectly with all the skirts included in the Stanwyck Skirt pattern.
2020-10-01 13:32:31 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone! I am SO EXCITED to debut October's project tomorrow. I made several samples of it, so I'm attaching few of the color schemes here. It was fun working in such a wide variety of materials, from autumnal plaid suiting to Barbie pink silk matka. As you can tell, there was a little extra pizazz added. ;) We shot the looks in a spooky historical location right here in Newburgh, New York.
Check back tomorrow for TWO new Patreon videos and downloadable patterns. There's also ...
2020-09-30 16:25:48 +0000 UTC
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