Hello, lovely!
Let's sew together! In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to sew the lovely Elsa Culottes, and the skills in the video will work to sew all lengths of the pattern.
You'll learn how to:
- Sew that funky front & back pleat
- Set in a lapped zipper INTO the back pleat
- Add a waistband
- Hem the culottes
Hope you love this video & find it helpful! Don't forget to download this pattern and instructions in 2023-04-01 14:20:36 +0000 UTC
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Dreaming of summertime beach pajamas, I was inspired by a vintage pattern in my collection to create these wide-leg Elsa Culottes.
Make them from a sturdy fabric like silk matka for more structured pants, a breezy fabric like rayon for a drapey look, or a light-weight wool flannel for warm winter wear. They are such a versatile new addition to your wardrobe!
These high-waisted culottes we...
2023-04-01 14:19:46 +0000 UTC
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Is it summer yet??? Tomorrow's pattern release will have you dreaming of sunny days at the beach and summer nights on the boardwalk.
With a different fabric choice, this pattern actually makes a great cool-weather item, too! Whatever could it be?
xoxo,
Gertie
P.S. Another hint: it's named after a very glamorous 20th Century designer!
2023-03-31 15:40:22 +0000 UTC
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Hi Society members! I'm excited to see you all tomorrow for this month's Crowdcast. I will be sharing my inspiration and design process for this month's pattern, the Aurora Bodice. We will also have time for a general Q&A at the end. As always, the Crowdcast will be recorded and available to watch at any time.
Place: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/p1gdehar
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2023-03-23 18:57:22 +0000 UTC
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Hello Society members! As you've probably gathered, it's been a packed month here at Charm HQ. Between Aurora, the Betty Dress release, our first pattern hack, and the inaugural issue of the magazine, we've been busy bees! But the fun doesn't stop there. I've got live events for multiple tier groups coming up.
Friday, March 24th at 6:00 pm EST: Aurora Bodice Crowdca...
2023-03-17 16:46:47 +0000 UTC
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Hello, lovelies!
I am ecstatic and so proud to share the first issue of Vintage by Gertie magazine with you, exclusive to our Glamour, Princess, and Inner Circle members.
To view the magazine, please use this link and the password GERTIE (all caps):
https://charmpatterns.com/vintage-by-gertie-march-2023
If you'd like to download the PDF to print or view...
2023-03-15 14:30:40 +0000 UTC
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You've seen me modeling my version at Dapper Day, and now you can make your very own! Let's welcome the Betty Dress to the Charm family!
This design, inspired by a true vintage dress worn by the character Betty Draper on Mad Men, is a charming classic.
The beautifully sculpted bodice creates an hourglass illusion with the ruched cummerbund and has an optional back bow.
Make it with either the frothy bubble skirt, the full gathered skirt, or the slim penci...
2023-03-10 17:27:50 +0000 UTC
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Big news, Princess and Inner Circle Members! We're releasing a new Charm Pattern tomorrow. You can probably guess what it is from this photo, so please keep the news secret--this is a sneak peek just for you.
This pattern is inspired by one of my favorite vintage dress designs, and we've been working on this pattern for almost a year. I can't wait to share it with you! It has several options for you to make the dress of your dreams.
Check your inboxes here on Patreo...
2023-03-09 19:11:47 +0000 UTC
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I’m so excited to dive into the first of our “Charm pattern hacking” tutorials, exclusively for our Princess and Inner Circle members.
The Society Dress was an instant hit when we released it earlier this year, and I immediately began experimenting with turning it into a sparkly and luxurious robe, taking my cue from silver screen glamour icons like Hedy Lamarr, Marlene Deitrich, and Marilyn Monroe.
2023-03-07 21:51:21 +0000 UTC
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They're finally here! We had a bit of a delay with our manufacturer, but I'm pleased to report that our Society of Charm enamel pins have arrived in the studio. We're busy attaching them to these cute little cards (they have the Society oath on the back!) and then they will be ready to ship next week.
I'm sorry for the delay in getting your orders to you! We will be working as quickly as we can to get these out the door.
If you'd still like to order one, we have additional p...
2023-03-02 17:27:14 +0000 UTC
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Hello, lovely!
Let's sew the Aurora Bodice together! In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to sew an Aurora Top with peplum and corseted overlay, and the skills in the video will translate to all versions of the pattern.
You'll learn how to:
- Fully line your Aurora Bodice
- Set in a lapped zipper
- Create a self-lined peplum
- Add an adorable puff sleeve with sleeve band
- Sew the corset overlay with spiral steel boning and button loop tri...
2023-03-01 15:28:43 +0000 UTC
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Demure by day and darling by night, the Aurora Bodice is a versatile addition to your mix-and-match wardrobe! Choose a classic look with the basic darted bodice or add the optional laced corset-style overlay, peplum, and sleeves to create the fantasy outfit of your dreams.
This gorgeous bodice can be paired with any of our Stanwyck-series bottoms like the Stanwyck Skirt or Lucille Trousers, and...
2023-03-01 15:28:08 +0000 UTC
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Hello, lovely! Oh my goodness, is it really the last day of the month?
I'm so excited to share tomorrow's pattern release with you, I can hardly wait! I've been collecting images of true-vintage examples of this design for years, and I'm delighted we get to offer it to you now. The image above is so dreamy, and it was my main inspiration shot for the photo shoot.
This is an incredibly versatile pattern, and it mix-and-matches with some of your favorites, too!
Wha...
2023-02-28 21:11:23 +0000 UTC
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Hi all! Just a reminder that we'll be having a Society meeting on Crowdcast in just a few hours. To join, please check out this post.
If you have a question you'd like answered, don't forget to add it in the Questions section on Crowdcast. Can't wait to catch up with you all!
xo,
Gertie
2023-02-27 19:21:43 +0000 UTC
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Hello, society members! Please join me for a secret meeting and gathering on Crowdcast on Monday, February 27th. I will be sharing my inspiration and design process for this month's pattern, the Vargas Panties. We will also have time for a general Q&A at the end. As always, the Crowdcast will be recorded and available to watch at any time.
Time: 6:00 pm EST
2023-02-23 17:34:30 +0000 UTC
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As another little sweet treat, we created some adorable Charm-themed valentines for you! Download the file attached to this post to print them out and share them with your favorite sewing buddies. Or how about hanging them in your sewing room to enjoy all year long?
I hope you love them! Happy Valentines Day from all of us at Charm!
xo,
Gertie
2023-02-13 18:29:49 +0000 UTC
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Surprise! We have an early Valentine's Day gift for you. (Or Galentine's, for those who celebrate!)
I’m delighted to offer you this adorably sweet pattern expansion for one of our in-house favorites, the Frenchy Peignoir Set.
The Frenchy Babydoll Expansion turns the Frenchy Nightie into a fun babydoll set with a cute peasant sleeve and matching bloomers.
Make one set i...
2023-02-13 15:05:41 +0000 UTC
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Hello, lovely!
Come hang out with me and let's sew some cute Vargas Panties together! In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to sew both the high-waisted panties and the bikini panties from start to finish, step-by-step.
You'll learn how to:
- Fully line your panties and use a sheer overlay
- Insert a crotch lining
- Sew picot lingerie elastics like a pro
- Create a sexy ruched back
- Up your game with cute ladder trim
Hope...
2023-02-01 16:50:50 +0000 UTC
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Here at the secret Society of Charm, we support you and your fabulous style from head to toe! And what’s more fabulous than matching vintage-inspired lingerie?
The Vargas Panties will have you looking like a pinup bombshell and come in both a high-waisted and bikini version.
The best part? They are designed with a contrast front panel made in a woven (or a stretch fabric underlined with woven), so you can make a pair to match every one of your Charm outfits. They are great stash...
2023-02-01 16:49:21 +0000 UTC
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Hello, lovely!
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, we have a new pattern and video coming out tomorrow that both you AND your partner(s) will love. We're so excited to share this one with you!
As a little hint, it's named after one of our favorite artists from the 1950s. What could it be???
xoxo,
Gertie
PS: No partners required, though! You'll love this one so much you might want to keep it all to yourself.
2023-01-31 14:41:03 +0000 UTC
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Oh la la! You’ve been asking for accessories, and this fabulous little clutch delivers!
Exclusive to the Glamour Circle tier (and higher), I'm delighted to share this wonderful pattern with you. Our very first bag pattern is a classic midcentury shape, with a kiss-lock frame, tuck pleats, boxed corners, and a full lining. Carry it as a clutch or add a detachable chain for a shoulder bag!
Roomy enough to hold all your clandestine items, the Secrets Clutch is the perfect pai...
2023-01-15 14:48:36 +0000 UTC
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Hello esteemed Society members! Please join me tomorrow (Saturday, January 14th) at 3:00 pm Eastern Time for a Crowdcast live stream. I will be giving some insights into the inspiration and design process for the Society Dress, and for the Society of Charm theme as well! As always, the Crowdcast will be recorded and available to watch at any time.
Time: 2023-01-13 23:34:08 +0000 UTC
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You've asked (and begged and pleaded!) for us to re-release the Starburst Dress, which was a free pattern given exclusively to subscribers who supported Charm during the first month of our Patreon membership, way back in February 2020.
And while that dress expansion will stay exclusive to those lucky first-month members, we've decided to share just the Starburst Skirt with all patrons who are members during January 2023, as a special thank you. You can make it ...
2023-01-11 16:43:16 +0000 UTC
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Pssst! There's a Society meeting this Saturday! Join me for a Crowdcast where I will be giving a little presentation on the Society Dress and sharing some of the inspiration for this year's theme. As requested, I will be rotating days and times of the live events this year, starting with a Saturday afternoon date. (If it means you can join me, I'll be happy to come in to work on a weekend occasionally! 😉)
Date: Saturday, January 14th
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2023-01-09 21:15:53 +0000 UTC
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Hello, lovely Society members! Fun news: we have created an exclusive enamel pin just for members of SoC. Show your pride in our covert dressmaking fellowship with this lovely little trinket, available only at this secret link. I was inspired by old sorority jewelry to create something special that would represent the society to our members around the globe!
We're taking pre-orders through the n...
2023-01-09 15:59:55 +0000 UTC
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To my beautiful Society of Charm initiates, thank you so much for the absolutely magical reception to the theme announcement yesterday! I can't tell you how happy it makes me that you're feeling excited by the year to come--and that you're crazy about the Society Dress as well.
To get your year started off right, I'm attaching a downloadable copy of the Society of Charm oath for you. Print it out, put it up in your sewing room, and remember that you'll always be a...
2023-01-02 18:19:58 +0000 UTC
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Hello, lovely! Let's sew the beautiful Society Dress together with this video tutorial. You'll learn how to sew the dress from start to finish, step-by-step!
Skills you'll practice this month include:
- Sewing with stretch knits
- Adding godets
- Underlining with power net
Hope you love this video & find it helpful! Don't forget to download this pattern and instructions in 2023-01-01 15:21:49 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to the first pattern in the covert and mysterious Society of Charm! We’re delighted to initiate you into this year’s theme with a return to Charm’s vintage glamour roots.
The Society Dress is a 1940s-inspired fitted knit dress in two lengths with two sleeve options. Go undercover in the office-appropriate A-line skirt and short pleated sleeves, or commit to full drama with billowing bishop sleeves and a six-godet floor-length gown. The optional draped cowl hood will give y...
2023-01-01 15:20:52 +0000 UTC
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Shhh! It looks like an unassuming brownstone, but you know better. With your engraved invitation in hand, you approach the gilded teal door and knock with the secret passcode. The door swings open and…
You enter the bustling and opulent Society of Charm, a covert dressmaking fellowship dedicated to unrestrained beauty and bespoke creativity as a means for both personal and social change. Secret societies have never been so glamorous.
2023-01-01 14:58:26 +0000 UTC
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Hello, lovely,
I'm bursting with excitement to share this sneak peak of tomorrow's Patreon release!
It's the first pattern to fall under our new 2023 Patreon theme (which will be announced tomorrow as well) and it perfectly represents our new direction.
Whatever could it be? Put your guesses in the comments!
xoxo,
Gertie
2022-12-31 15:11:32 +0000 UTC
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