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:
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 v...
2023-04-01 14:19:46 +0000 UTC View Post
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 gla...
2023-03-31 15:40:22 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
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.
F...
2023-03-17 16:46:47 +0000 UTC View Post
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):
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 h...
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 t...
2023-03-09 19:11:47 +0000 UTC View Post
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 f...
2023-03-07 21:51:21 +0000 UTC View Post
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 ...
2023-03-02 17:27:14 +0000 UTC View Post
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:
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.
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...
2023-02-28 21:11:23 +0000 UTC View Post
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 sec...
2023-02-27 19:21:43 +0000 UTC View Post
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 ...
2023-02-23 17:34:30 +0000 UTC View Post
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 ...
2023-02-13 18:29:49 +0000 UTC View Post
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 Se...
2023-02-13 15:05:41 +0000 UTC View Post
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:
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...
2023-02-01 16:49:21 +0000 UTC View Post
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,
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 fu...
2023-01-15 14:48:36 +0000 UTC View Post
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 Societ...
2023-01-13 23:34:08 +0000 UTC View Post
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-mont...
2023-01-11 16:43:16 +0000 UTC View Post
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 mean...
2023-01-09 21:15:53 +0000 UTC View Post
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 ...
2023-01-09 15:59:55 +0000 UTC View Post
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, ...
2023-01-02 18:19:58 +0000 UTC View Post
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:
Hope ...
2023-01-01 15:21:49 +0000 UTC View Post
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 ...
2023-01-01 15:20:52 +0000 UTC View Post
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 unre...
2023-01-01 14:58:26 +0000 UTC View Post
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 t...
2022-12-31 15:11:32 +0000 UTC View Post
