A Video Message About This Month's Bonus Content
Hello lovely! We've hit a bit of a snag here in the studio with getting your bonus content to you today (it's a "mid-month" reward, but we always try to release it exactly on the 15th--we love deadlines here at Charm). Unfortunately, a series of personal life events within the team has delayed us slightly, but I still want to share the design with you today. (And don't worry, everyone on the team is now okay!) Please watch the video to learn more about the Anni Bodice, which will be coming your way ASAP. Paired with the Ingrid Skirt, it's my new favorite everyday dress pattern!
Thank you so much for your understanding. I can't wait to share this pattern with you!
xoxo,
Gertie
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I'm absolutely in love with the flower dress... Waiting for the release ! (And checking fabric in my stash)
It's here! Check out the separate Anni Bodice post to get the pattern and instructions: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130110681
Any word on when it will be released?
We love your work and you told us it was going to be late so no worries. Hope everything gets better.
I keep checking. Like, is it out yet?!
Glad to hear that everything is OK! Thank you all the wonderful work you and your team do! It looks lovely!!
I am not trying to add more to your plate, but I love the short intro/explainer video you just did for this bodice. I know not all mid month patterns/projects will get videos, but a little explainer video from you is such a fun treat!
Totally understand, take the time the team needs!
Just really hoping everyone is safe and well!
Swooning!! 😍😍😍
I'm very excited about this gorgeous design, but the most important yhing is that you are all all right.
Thank you so much! It’s a lovely design and I’m excited to try it out! You look su cute 🥰 Thanks for letting us know what’s up. No worries about the delay. As long as everyone is ok, that’s the important thing 💜
Delightful! I'm glad you all made it through any mishaps. Ani is my daughter's name <3
I'm very excited for this pattern, and I just want to shout out the beautiful pattern matching on the rose dress where the bodice meets the skirt!
Ps - Gertie, could you please do a tutorial on this updo with the scarf? It’s fabulous!
Hi Gertie! I'm a big fan of square necklines and personally find them very flattering. I do seem to have issues though with a lot of gapping right between the 'girls', on almost all square necklines and still haven't really learned how to fix this. Will you consider posting some alteration hints and tips with the release of the Anni? I'm sorry your month has gone so sideways but relieved to hear the team are all well. No stress about the delayed release. You give us so much, I can't image anyone would complain. xoxo
Hi Rita! Sarah here, and I often get neckline gaping. If you haven't tried going down a size at the shoulders/ neckline and up a cup size and then grading out to your normal size below the bust, you might try that! Alternatively, you might try taking a small pinch out of the neckline above the apex (so you don't disturb the center front line).
Thank you so much for the 3/4 sleeve version! So versatile
Love, love, love a square neckline. Would be interested to know what foundations garments you wear with this as my bra is not going to work with that fabulous wide neckline. Glad all are well and survived the dumpster fires.
I am very excited. I keep thinking about how I want a square neckline pattern and it has manifested! No worries about the delay. It's not like I'm going sew it today!
The main thing here is everyone is okay! It was very kind of y'all to keep us in the loop. Things happen! If you get any negativity from the wider online community, please do your best to block it out. It can get rough out there! Very excited for the square neckline bodice!!! Sending lots of love and hugs to the whole team!
It looks fantastic. Thank you!
being all excited about the bodice - I thought the Pride Caftan was our extra pattern
I love square necklines!! I hope the team is doing ok and nothing too tragic has happened! Thank you all for what you do
Welp - stuff happens. Sorry it happened to so many all at once... Having said that, I can't wait to get the new bodice. I love square necklines too, and the floral version looks so Grace Kelly! It reminds me a little of the floral dress she was wearing when she met Prince Ranier for the first time (and that was famously a McCalls Pattern project).
Glad everyone is alright! We’re all just trying to make it to the next day at this point, so what’s a personal dumpster fire to add to the mix, huh? I’m loving the square neckline and I don’t mind waiting a bit longer for a hack that’s already worked out for me! I always appreciate the hard work everyone at Team Charm puts into getting these wonderful patterns out to us. :)
I cannot wait to get this pattern. I already have the Ingrid skirt. Seeing the Anni Bodice, I know what fabric to use. I am currently intrigued with Asian cotton fabrics, shout out to Shibori Fabrics in Tacoma, WA. I have a fun fabric of Mah Jong tiles. I hope everyone is doing well.
Phew, not only me where this year's May is a dumpster fire - we'll make it through this, two weeks left! All the best to the team and lots of energy 🤗
This is awesome. I can't wait. I'm totally a patient person. 😁
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I love that neckline! I have the type of chin and neck that crew and close necklines looks terrible on, so I'm excited for this release!
Love it. Dumpster fires happen. Everyone take a deep breath and take your time with this one ♥️
lol I can’t wait to get the pattern and put it against the night and day square neckline to see how it differs. Bit of a pattern nerd here
Oh, it’s Eurovision Week, I’m busy too, don’t mind the delay. Loving the square neckline. I love 18th century dresses and it’s perfect for some bounding.
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I love love love love love this bodice and 3/4 sleeves! I've been wanting something like this for a long time, and I'm not one who's making lots of dresses these days. This I'll make!
Glad everyone is fine! No biggie!
I love it already😍
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so excited for it!! but honestly how have yall gone this long with out being late one time!!! things happen you're only human
So glad everyone is ok now!!!
Glad everyone is ok now.
Simple and lovely. It'll be worth the wait. Glad everyone is doing well now - dumpster fires happen...we're all human!
Beautiful bodice!! Is the darts princess? I can’t really tell
It's a classic two-dart bodice; similar to the darts on the Aurora bodice!
It will be well worth the wait!
Hugs to the fabulous team
Worth the wait!
Beautiful!! Can't wait to try it, but until then take care of all of you♥
Just looked up images from The Bride Wore Red and I love one of the dresses with a gathered bell/puff sleeve on the square bodice. I'm wondering if the lantern sleeve from Maria can be added to the Anni bodice. Also really want the "red" dress & cape from the film too. Hmm, hack the Starlet gown from cowl to V-neck?
The Maria sleeve won't be interchangeable, but that being said, make a muslin and see if you're pleased with how they work together; it might require some adjustments around the armscye, but I bet you can make it work with a bit of ingenuity!
I have to say thank you for introducing me to The Bride Wore Red...I bought it when you first suggested to watch it a month or two ago, and I love it AND the polka dot dress she wears. Thank you for the pattern to recreate it!!
I can totally relate to a "series of dumpster fires" at work...that has been my May as well sadly. But glad everyone on Team Charm is okay and can't wait for the Anni Bodice, it's super cute!
So happy to hear you are all ok ❤️ the new bodice look awesome and it will be wonderful when it will be released 🙏
Love the square neckline! 💖 Glad to hear everyone is ok… 🤗
Oh, sometimes life happens. The most important thing is that everyone is okay! Absolutely loving this bodice! And the fact that it shares my name makes it even better.
This looks incredible!!! Can’t wait!
I love both of those dresses!!
I understand "dumpster fires". I got my finger caught in a car window and broke it between my fingernail and the first joint. So I'm not allowed to do much.
Ouch!
Gorgeous neckline on this bodice!
Definitely worth the wait!!! I am glad everyone is doing OK.
Omg that square neckline is 🔥🔥🔥 cannot wait to make
What a gorgeous bodice
You are absolutely the most fabulous. Love, love, love, great big love and kisses and hugs and kisses and hugs and kisses!!!🤗🤗😁
People over process, always!!
Glad it sounds like the fires are calming down! I always appreciate the thoughtfulness in Charm patterns, the 3/4 sleeve option for cooler climates (or offices!) is most welcome. This bodice looks like it’s def going to be a workhorse, can be adopted so many ways! And as always, Gertie, your mani looks fab!
LOVE a square neck!!! We can all relate to a surplus of dumpster fires 🔥🧯
First priority should always be the health, safety, and well being of the whole team. Sending good vibes. This pattern looks right up my alley 🖤
Hopefully all the fires subside for y’all soon! Really love this pattern, and actually want to try and use it to make a blouse as I love the cut of it!
Thank you, looking forward to sewing it. We understand dumpster fires lol, 🔥
The most important thing is that everyone is ok. 💜💜
Glad the team are all good! Thank you for the update x x x x
I'm just happy to hear everyone is OK! Had me nervous for a second, there
Yes it HAS been a month of dumpster fires!!! In my life too, so I totally empathize with all of you. Glad to hear that everyone is ok, and hopefully the fires are done for all of us now. I am sooo excited for this. I've been trying to find a nice square neck bodice for a while, and this is just perfect!
Oh team Charm... dumpster fire storms are the worst! We're so sorry it's exploding yucky for the team! Just Breathe, you are adored, you are amazing and everyone has their turn on difficult days and should never ever be expected to be perfect for all the others in a community like this. It looks wonderful and super great to learn. Big Hugs for Hard Days and much love. What wonderful integrity you all have to just announce it, that alone should earn you bonus points in Charming-ville because Charming People can handle reality with honor and grace... and you guys just nailed that.
love that addition to the stanwyck series
Love it! Thanks for sharing and glad everyone is ok 💖
glad everyone is ok! all my love to the whole charm team! 💖
Oh my goodness. What a lovely surprise! I thought we got the extra early and it was the caftan. Thank you for your generosity!
I'm glad to hear everyone is ok. So excited about this bodice!
Can’t wait for this one! Y’all always deliver 🔥 Glad to hear everyone is ok also! 🩷
I love the sneak peek! Dumpster fires happen! I’m glad everyone is okay and so the timing is a little off? No big deal! It’s a gorgeous dress!
Hope everything is ok. Seems to be the time of the year for it!
Love it 🥰
Love it! Thanks Gertie and team!!!
Yay! A square neckline! Love, love, love!
I hope everyone is ok. The bodice is lovely and I am looking forward to making one.
No worries. We wait. Thank you for the update, sorry it has been "dumpster days." Ugg
I'm excited 😊
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