Charm Patterns by Gertie

Come along with me as I sew up the Princess Coatdress. This is one of those projects that really looks much harder than it really is! Don't forget to download this pattern and instructions in the separate Princess Coatdress post. And if you want to follow along with the original Princess Coat tutori

The Princess Coatdress is one of those magical garments that refuses to be put in a single category. Is it a dress? Is it a coat? The answer is a very glamorous "yes." Inspired by the elegant princess-line coatdresses of the 1950s, this design uses Charm’s Princess Coat as the base pattern to create

One of Charm's favorite patterns, the Princess Coat, was just expanded into sizes 18-34, and we wanted to celebrate by sharing the love with all of our patrons. If you haven't gotten your copy of this classic Charm pattern, today's the day! Please use the coupon code HELLOQUEEN before it expires on

Hello, lovely! Tomorrow's pattern release is a TWIST on a Charm Classic, inspired by one of the most iconic of mid-century designers. Whatever could it be? xoxo, Gertie

Join me to celebrate the release of my latest pattern today on Crowdcast at 4 pm EST (August 26)! (Click the linked time for a world time converter). I'll be discussing Claire McCardell, the Claire Dress, and any questions you have. The Crowdcast will be recorded and you can watch the replay anytime

Hello, lovely! I would love to invite you to our next live video Crowdcast discussing the Claire Dress (and her sleeveless bodice expansion). This was one of my favorite patterns of the year (so far!) and Claire McCardell is such an inspirational designer. I can't wait to share more about her and ab

Hello, lovely! Apologies about the delay! The Claire Sleeveless Bodice expansion is an alternative bodice for the Claire Dress. It has the same bias-cut bodice shaped with clever pleats and darts, with an adjustable wrap front, and button details. But this version is sleeveless, with a racerback cut

This is a PROJECT, but I know you can do it! Follow along as I sew the black bandana print Claire Dress. Don't forget to download this pattern and instructions in the separate Claire Dress post. xoxo, Gertie Follow along with the timestamps below: 0:00 Introduction to the Claire Dress 02:14 Chapter

The Claire Dress is my tribute to the genius of Claire McCardell, the designer who proved that practical clothes in simple fabrics could still be utterly chic. This sporty day dress has a bias-cut bodice shaped with clever pleats and darts, with an adjustable wrap front, button details, and a define

Hello, lovely! I am so proud of the pattern we are releasing tomorrow. It's a real summer showstopper! The design was inspired by an icon of American fashion design, and it involves gathers, pleats, and darts with fabric on the straight grain, crossgrain, and bias. Whatever could it be? xoxo, Gertie

Join me to celebrate the release of my latest pattern today on Crowdcast at 4 pm EST (July 29)! (Click the linked time for a world time converter). I'll be discussing Mary Quant, the Youthquake Skirt, and any questions you have. The Crowdcast will be recorded and you can watch the replay anytime aft

Wow, the winner is clear! You want to see the Empire Waist Fifties Frock turned into a Charm pattern. Thank you to everyone who voted in my poll about which recent sewing project you’d like to see come to life as a pattern. I won’t forget everyone’s interest in the Column Dress with an Inner Corsele

Hello, lovely! I would love to invite you to our next live video Crowdcast discussing the Youthquake Skirt, the Boardwalk Dress Sleeve Expansion, and the new Charm Trench Coat. This Crowdcast event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29th, at 4 p.m. ET. If you're new to the Charm Patreon or haven't bee

Our newest Charm Pattern release is something I know you're going to love! The Charm Trench Coat is pure espionage glamour with a perfectly tailored fit. Inspired by the impeccably styled, ultra-feminine trench coats worn by our favorite vintage film stars and icons, this design takes the classic st

I know how much many of you love sleeves! We've added two sleeve options to the Boardwalk Sundress, so you can take that strapless beauty into a full milkmaid-farmgirl-shepherdess fantasy, or even make it work-appropriate for the winter. (Depending on where you work, of course!) You'll need the patt

As you may have noticed, I've been creating some fun sewing challenges for myself and sharing them on social media! I've really loved the process of sewing just for the joy of it, and to challenge myself to try something entirely new. I've had lots of requests for these projects to become future pat

Come join me as I sew up a "simple" version of the Youthquake miniskirt. Don't forget to download this pattern and instructions in the separate Youthquake Skirt post. xoxo, Gertie Follow along with the timestamps below: Here are the timestamps for this video: 0:00 Introduction to the Youthquake Skir

The Youthquake Skirt is pure 1960s youthful rebellion channeled into an irresistibly wearable A-line silhouette, modeled after the work of Mary Quant. Inspired by the bold energy of the mod era, when hemlines rose and young women began dressing entirely for themselves, this skirt is playful, confide

Hello, lovely! You're in for a treat with tomorrow's Patreon release! You'll actually be getting TWO separate patterns, that can be styled through about 60 years of history (90 years, if you get creative, which I know you will!). Whatever could they be? Bonus points if you can name this iconic desig

Join me to celebrate the release of my latest pattern today on Crowdcast at 5 pm EST (June 22)! (Click the linked time for a world time converter). I'll be discussing Yves Saint Laurent, the Yves Trousers, and any questions you have. The Crowdcast will be recorded and you can watch the replay anytim

Hello, lovely! I would love to invite you to our next live video Crowdcast discussing the Yves Trousers! This Crowdcast event is scheduled for Monday, June 22nd, at 5 p.m. ET. We haven't done a Monday Crowdcast in a long time! If you're new to the Charm Patreon or haven't been to my monthly Crowdcas

We're warming up for Season Two with this episode where Gertie and Maddie talk about their shared history, collaboration on the Charm Panty, and sewing lingerie! Get the Charm Panty on Charm's Patreon (at the Glamour Circle+ tier) here: https://www.patreon.com/gertiesworld/posts/pattern-and-15833560

If you're a Glamour Circle+ patron, you can ignore this post and email. But if you are in our Sewing Circle or a free patron, I wanted to make sure you knew about our latest collaboration pattern with Maddie from Madalynne Intimates! The Charm Panty is a high-waisted vintage-inspired full panty with

I am so excited to share this mid-month release with you, the Charm Panty, designed in collaboration with Maddie of Madalynne Intimates! (The bra isn't part of the collaboration, but keep reading if you want to make a matching set.) Maddie and I have been "in the business" of designing sewing patter

Come join me as I sew up a pair of Yves Trousers (as shorts). If you just want to watch the steps for the fly front, watch chapters 6-11 and 14-16. Don't forget to download this pattern and instructions in the separate Yves Trousers post. xoxo, Gertie Follow along with the timestamps below: Here are

The Yves Trousers are my love letter to one of fashion’s greatest revolutions: the moment women claimed the elegance, ease, and authority of tailored trousers entirely for themselves. It’s hard to imagine now, but there was a time when a woman wearing pants in public was a middle finger to the estab

Hello, lovely! Tomorrow's pattern was inspired by a truly groundbreaking garment and includes a fairly fundamental technique that we've never used before. The handsome designer who inspired me loved to push gender boundaries in clothing and became an LGBTQ activist (Happy Pride!). Whatever could it

Join Gertie and Gunnar to celebrate the release of our pattern collab on Crowdcast at 4 pm EST today, May 28th! (Click the time above for a world time converter). We'll be discussing Charles James, Dior, Degas, our collab process for the Etoile Bodice and Skirt, any questions you have. The Crowdcast

This month's collaboration with Gunnar has been so much fun, and I was so creatively inspired that I couldn't stop playing with the Étoile pattern! So this month's Glamour Circle+ pattern is the Étoile Petal Top, a version of the Étoile Bodice with a Basque waist and optional petals that was heavily

Hello, lovely! I would love to invite you to our next live video Crowdcast discussing the Étoile Bodice and Skirt with special guest, Gunnar Deatherage! This Crowdcast event is scheduled for Thursday, May 28th, at 4 p.m. ET. If you're new to the Charm Patreon or haven't been to my monthly Crowdcast

I am so thrilled to introduce you to the Étoile Bodice, which truly feels like a dream brought to life! I’ve long been a fan of fellow Patreon designer Gunnar Deatherage, and we became fast friends when we met in person for the first time last year. What began as a simple lunch date quickly blossome

Come join me and Gunnar Deatherage as we chat about our collaboration for the Étoile Bodice and Étoile Skirt! It was so fun having Gunnar in the Charm studio. This video will walk you through sewing the bodice. Don't forget to download this pattern and instructions in the separate Étoile Bodice post

Hello, lovely! I am beyond excited to share with you tomorrow's pattern, which was designed in collaboration with one of my favorite fellow designers. If you've been paying attention, you probably know who it is! But do you know what the pattern will be? The garment was inspired by the 2026 Met Gala

Join me to celebrate the release of the Sphinx Top on Crowdcast at 5 p.m. ET today (April 27)! (Click the time above for a world time converter). We'll be discussing Madame Grès, the Sphinx Top, the Siren Bodice, my new knits book, and any questions you have about that pattern or anything else you'd

Hello, lovely! I would love to invite you to our next live video Crowdcast discussing the Sphinx Top and the Siren Bodice. This Crowdcast event is scheduled for Monday, April 27th, at 5 p.m. ET. If you're new to the Charm Patreon or haven't been to my monthly Crowdcast before, I'll discuss my design

There were a number of patterns we had to cut from my upcoming book, Gertie Sews Glam Knits, and this was one of my favorites. The Siren Bodice is what happens when a humble T-shirt decides to dress up in 1940s glamour. This fully lined bodice gives you all the comfort of your favorite jersey knit—s

Come sew along with as I sew a Sphinx Top. This is actually a rather easy pattern to sew, but I recommend you mark all of the circles carefully and have the instructions handy so you can sew the crossover neckline with ease. Don't forget to download this pattern and instructions in the separate Sphi

The Sphinx Top is proof that a knit T-shirt top can still feel utterly glamorous—with the right detailing! Inspired by the sculptural knit gowns of Madame Grès and the unforgettable black dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, this clever design brings a touch of Old Hollywood dra

Hello, lovely! I am getting excited for the release of my latest book, Gertie Sews Glam Knits (available May 19 - have you preordered your copy?), and April’s Patreon pattern may have something to do with that! I’m excited about this pattern because it has serious fashion pedigree, as well as a touc

Join me and my special guest, Calamity Chang, for March's Butterfly Dress Crowdcast at 4 p.m. ET tomorrow (March 24)! (Click the time above for a world time converter). We'll be discussing Hanae Mori's work, the Butterfly Dress, and any questions you have about that pattern or anything else you'd li

How is it March already??? I would love to invite you to our next live video Crowdcast discussing the Butterfly Dress - with a special guest (and gorgeous Charm model), Calamity Chang! This Crowdcast event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th, at 4 p.m. ET. If you're new to the Charm Patreon or have

The Charm Knot Bag is our playful nod to traditional Japanese knot bags and features an elegant design with a clever twist (literally). Inspired by a centuries-old style, one handle slips through the other to create a soft, secure closure. We've added gussets to the bottom of the bag to hold all you

Join me and my special guest, Brenna Cook, for February's Make Do and Mend Overalls rescheduled Crowdcast at 3 p.m. ET tomorrow (March 5)! (Click the time above for a world time converter). Brenna is a long-time Charm patron and a textile conservator with the Canada Museum of History. We'll be discu