Introducing...the Monroe Dress
I'm so excited to share our newest Charm Pattern, the Monroe Dress, with you!
Inspired by one of Marilyn Monroe’s many iconic outfits in the 1955 movie The Seven Year Itch, this low-back dress has a dramatic cross-front strap and elegant pleated and ruched skirt front detailing.
The pattern also includes an optional (surprisingly supportive!) inner bra and second slim skirt option.
Even better, it is interchangeable with every other bodice and bottom in the Lamour series, and can be made as a skirt separate as well.
Designed for a variety of drapey fabrics, you can use the Monroe Dress to create the perfect sundress, cocktail dress, or evening gown!
Click here to get your very own Monroe Dress and to learn more about this amazing pattern.
I just know you're going to love this pattern as much as I do, and I can't wait to see what you make!
xoxo,
Gertie
PS: Inner Circle members, don't forget to check your Patreon direct messages (through the Community tab) for your code to get one copy of this pattern for free!
Comments (51)
Hi everyone!! Can anyone point me towards where I can find the skirt portion of the full-length dark green version? I neeeedddd it! 🤣🤣🤣♥️♥️♥️
I was so excited when I saw this come out and checked my messages right away... only to remember I'd decided to go with a lesser membership tier bc I paid for the whole year with some birthday money 😆
Oh I love this...when I get back to sewing this is a priority
I absolutely love this! Instead of buying foam cups for the bra though I'm going to try taking the cups from my favorite bra pattern and make them using bra foam, that way if I need to I can try adding underwire. I prefer not to but when your girls are large sometimes you need to lol.
I have never made my own bra. Do you have any recommendations on where to go to learn? I also need underwire and am tired of not being able to wear certain clothes that would show my bra strap.
Love this pattern! Gertie can you tell us what the difference is between this slim skirt and the Boardwalk slim skirt?
The is the first dress I plan to make after my breast reduction!!! Even more excited now!
Where did you find the polkadot fabric in the Seven year itch look alike?
Isn't it a beauty? We found the polka dot rayon here https://www.bblackandsons.com/product/white-blue-polka-dot-rayon-fabric/
It’s gorgeous! So excited to make this dress in all the fabrics! Gonna be a great Summer, being fantasy fabulous in this fantastic dress! And top. And skirt. And playsuit … :)
GAHHH j’adore l’amour! this is so cute on its own and i am uber excited about the built in bra, but what puts it over the top and makes me love you so much is the mix and matchability! also that skirt needs to be… a skirt! 💖
Absolutely obsessed with this pattern. I have a second one cut out and already planning a third 😅
Very nice! Excited to watch the video. (It's vicarious sewing, and I am grateful for it)
Oh Charm crew.. you’ve OUTDONE YOURSELVES this time!!!! The Lana, this and the makes in your new book. I’m star-struck by all that style!!!
Ok I love the classic 'Marilyn' style of this dress, but can we talk about Suzi in that gorgeous pale pink and lace confection?!?! Its just heavenly!! You look so beautiful, Suzi!! :)
100%!!! So gorgeous!
I have always loved this dress from the moment I saw it! Very exciting. Thank you!
I love and appreciate how one pattern can yield so many different looks!
OMG, i cannot decide which one I will do first! They are all stunning!
Ohhhhh squeal! This is going to be my first make after my breast reduction!!!!
This dress is everything. You are spoiling us with so much beautiful glamour so far this year. Thank you for putting so much pleasure into our lives (especially mine!)
wow
And the play suit!!! And the pink one! Omg you’ve outdone yourself
This is so amazing!!!! That green one is giving me itchy fingers. So gorgeous!
That green gown is absolutely fabulous! 💚 Too bad I have nowhere to where it. Definitely making the shorter version. 🥰
Make the dress first and then plan an event around it!
With Loretta Shorts.... I am DYING 😍😍😍
Oh Gertie - LOVE IT. YES YES YES!!!
Does it include the full skirt pse as it's not in the line drawings. Beautiful dress.
No, the full skirt is not included with this pattern. But, this pattern is in the Lamour-series, so you can mix-and-match skirts with Lana, Liz, Lamour, and so much more! (Including the Charm Circle Skirt, which is free on our website.)
I’m glad I went to the end. I was hoping this would work with a full skirt! I’ll have to plan this one a little later in the year. Today it’s 15° and the thought of sleeveless anything is making me turn up my heated blanket.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH WOOOOOOOOOOW!!!♥️🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Oh, she's a beauty... 😍
And now I want to buy more sewing patterns, good thing I still have Xmas money left.
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"Hola mis amigos, estoy muy triste porque estoy solo y no tengo a nadie. Mi corazón está muy triste. Si me envían un mensaje y se hacen mis amigos, sería algo muy bonito. Este es mi número de WhatsApp,+93787448535 pueden contactarme. Espero por ustedes, mis queridos amigos."
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WHOA!
Yes! This is just what I've wanted to make for a friend- that cut neckline with built in bra and narrow skirt. It's like you were reading my mind! Yay!
Sent for printing immediately after I got it. So excited
Love it! Needed a pick me up today!
So very excited! I love Marilyn Monroe and The Seven Year Itch is one of my fave movies. I've loved that dress so much and now I'll have one! Thank you!
I love it. What skill level is it?
There is a sew along video linked on the charm website page 😍
Absolutely gorgeous. I can't wait to make this xxx
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OMG😍😍😍
So excited by this!!! What a fabulous pattern!!!!! Oh Gertie you've done it again 🥰😍
I'm so excited, I've wanted to make this dress for years 😍
So excited !!!