Pattern and Instructions: The Étoile Bodice (Gunnar Deatherage collaboration)

Hi there- is this supposed to be a bodice pattern? There is not a bodice attatched but a basque-

The skirt looks an awful lot like the starburst skirt pattern of Gerties. If you have it, use that just extend the godets and lengthen the skirt.

I am just idly wondering if a boned bodice like this is supportive enough to not need a bra for a large bust?

Wow stunning xxx

Oh no, I just joined Patreon to view the video to this patten and it has been taken down? Is the video not available anymore for members or is it for certain tiers?

Did the video tutorial get taken down? I watched part of it a day or two ago, and now I can’t find it anywhere, including my YouTube history.

So excited to make this! Really excited for the tulle shoulder wrap and skirt overlay that I’m hoping will be out on the 15th! Not quite sure what I want to create yet but I’m excited to try an every day or more casual version to get the correct fit dialed in!

I am so excited about this bodice --it's perfect for an upcoming project (guest at a black tie wedding in a historic Los Angeles venue). I know a lot of people are disappointed that the beautiful skirt is not included, but for me it's more oomph than I want as a wedding guest, so I can wait to get it later.

I just paid $14 for one month of Gunnar Deatheridge's Patreon at the Couturier level, and I am absolutely blown away by how many patterns I just downloaded. Even though the description of the Patreon benefits indicates you just get the past 2 months' patterns, I scrolled through the full feed and downloaded patterns for 34 garments, including the Etoile Skirt. I am going to give it a month or two and see how much additional benefit I get from his Patreon feed, and then decide if I'm going to cancel, but $14 for 34 patterns, and you can cancel after one month? That's one hell of a good deal. For those interested, here's the list of garments I now have patterns for: Alchemy Dress, Aria Blouse, Astoria Jacket, Aurora Robe, Blossom Dress, Carrington Gown, Coven Dress, Cressida Gown, Darling Dress, Diamond Dress, Etoile Skirt, Evermore Duster, Fable Coat, Fleur Coat, Hyacinth Dress, Mademoiselle Jacket, Mademoiselle Skirt, Maiden Skirt, Martini Swimsuit, Mirage Dress, Nightshade Dress, Odyssey Coat, Persephone Dress, Phantom Jacket, Primavera Corset & Starcrossed Shirt combo, Rococo Blouse, September Dress, Star Crossed Shirt, Star Crossed Sleeve Expansion, Valentine Dress, Villanelle Dress, Violette Dress, Wintercrest Coat, Zephyr Skirt. PS: Don't rely on the Collection labeled "Sewing Patterns". It seems to be incomplete. I found all of these simply by scrolling back through the full feed.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but Gunnar releases his monthly patterns for purchase after a while. I have a few of his patterns (they're awesome!!), and I'm pretty sure he releases his patterns to Patreon, and then a few months later they're available for purchase by the general public! Though his Patreon is recommended, you don't have to join unless you want to make the skirt immediately.

I love this bodice - I think it's one of my absolute favourites. It is giving me Vivian Westwood vibes. I'm excited to see the mid-month expansion to make it into a top. I think with external boning, it could look very VW. I'm keen to hear any other suggestions for minor alterations/pattern hacking ideas 💡

I can’t think of a single occasion where I could wear something like this. But it is stunning for sure.

Ya don’t HAVE to do anything. I think it’s crazy that people are complaining about the guaranteed pattern that comes with the subscription with Gertie, while she is promoting another independent designer via this collaboration 🤦🏾‍♀️ You guys keep forgetting that the ability to subscribe to anything is still a luxury and people who actually don’t have the funds to do so, self-draft or turn to YouTube. This is privilege at its finest. On another note: I am ecstatic about the collaboration and thank you, Charm, for continuing to help grow other businesses as you grow! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

The video mentioned that there will be an additional video on how to put the bodice and skirt together. Does anyone know where to find it?

It looks like Gunnar finally provided instructions for the skirt for everyone, even if they don't have access to the skirt pattern. If you have the Etoile/starburst pattern from Gertie or Tuppence patreons, you might be able to use the instructions to figure out how to draft the tulle and apply it to that pattern.

I'M IN LOVE! May is my birth month and this bodice feels like an early birthday present. Thank you for making it part of the Lamour series. I spent yesterday building a Millicent skirt in lilac silk dupioni and will work up some muslins to fit the bodice today. I'm also envisioning a cotton version in gingham or polka dots. I don't have a need for a ballgown, but I needed this gorgeous bodice!

Great dress and collab. However, I would've preferred to see it as a standalone pattern that I can purchase outside of Patreon, and then you guys can figure out the share of profits. I'd understand having to upgrade to another Charm tier, but asking folks to get another subscription altogether in order to get the full dress doesn't feel great. In addition to having to read different pattern writing styles/formats. I don't know, I feel conflicted. ( I understand that the Lamour series gives options, just don't feel great about the suggestion of getting ANOTHER subscription to get the full dress.) Commiting to a Patreon us such an intentional and big commitment to regular folks, especially now when so many are stretched thin. It feels odd dangling a great dress pattern that we can't get unless we commit to another subscription. Fab collab, not sure about the execution.

It would be nice if in the near future there is a tulle skirt pattern.

I think that being in the highest level of this Patreon and "only" getting a bodice pattern, it is becoming rather difficult to justify the expenses these days ... IMHO 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Can the skirt be available in the future at charm patterns? I would gladly pay for the skirt pattern. At the moment I can’t afford another Patreon.

Okay I originally was giving in to the (negative) hype about needing to subscribe to another Patreon for the skirt but then came to my senses after watching this month’s video! Friends, this is a Lamour series bodice. A few folks may want Gunnar’s ball gown skirt, which is beautiful, but my guess is most of use will sew this with a Lamour skirt or the Charm circle skirt. Plenty of other monthly patterns have been bodice only or skirt only to mix with other Charm patterns. I trust that Gertie values her customers and takes care of us 💕

I adore Gunnar Deathridge. I already have some of his patterns. I love this one as well. My favorite samples are the shorter length ones, though, with all the fancies, so I’m just happy as a clam about this one! And don’t even think I wouldn’t wear it right to the office… you can bet your sweet little G&G collab I would!

So, the result is that now i am also a Gunnar Patreon Couturier level…and will have the double of the dresses waiting for me having time enough 😂😣

This is such a great idea for a collaboration! I don't personally need a ballgown at this time. I mean I do- everyone needs a ballgown- but just not for a gala at this moment. But you've introduced me to another maker with so many other tutorials and patterns! This is so fabulous! (As for the complainers, there are many Charm patterns that are only available based on your subscription tier! Like the Millicent skirt to go with the Barbara bodice. OR that the Princess Coat doesn't come with the Rain hood & Rose Dressing Gown unless you subscribe to Patreon) The point of this was not only to allow Gertie and Gunnar to play to their strengths, but also to introduce their respective audiences to other pattern makers and communities that compliment your own!

You have nailed it!!!! You asked what is GLAMOROUS?? This gown!!

Is there a video tutorial for the bodice?

Despite what others say, i love the colleb with Gunar and Gertie. Yes, you should buy the skirt pattern, but as always you can just do a month. Exploring during that time the way Gunnar do his thing with Patreon. I love collebs and really want to see more. It will expand my creativity and knowledge about other fashion designers. Gertie gives you lot of options to make the dress as pretty as on the pictures. It is sad that the reactions give me a "i am not satisfied" feeling. Just enjoy the energy and joy those two make. And if you have doubts about their colleb, ask or give solutions/possibilities to the Charm e-mail. For them it is also new and i know that they want to see it work well. It should be constructive, not dismissive please.

Does anyone know if we access Gunnar’s subscription several months from now that we will still have access to the skirt pattern? I don’t want to subscribe just to get this pattern that I may or may not use.

Look out Paris! Here I come - this gown deserves to swish on the Chmps!

Glad its not just me that's dissappointed. The hint suggested a dress such as the one presented however previous collaborations have been included in this membership and not just offering half a dress and pay more for the other half. I don't remember reading anywhere that this month is a collab with another designer where you will get half a pattern and be able to obtain the other half from another membership. If we had been warned maybe we would not feel a bit ripped off. It was misleading and like a carrot been dangled then taken away. Having said that, the bodice is lovely but we are being shown a skirt that we don't get which seems a bit wrong.

It reminds me of my peaches and cream Barbie that i loved when i was little ❤️

While I know others are disappointed about the skirt being an additional cost, I’m probably in the few that completely supports this. I love Gunnar, I’ve followed his journey since Project Runway and have always been drawn to his spirit. When I can afford an additional membership, I will be joining his as well as I believe this is a great way to support two amazing indie designers.

YES YES YES!!!! My brain is so stimulated by this design. Thank you Gretchen xo You make the world much brighter. 💛

I loooooove Gunnar and love the idea of this collab! I haven't subscribed to him yet because I rarely have time for sewing but it's cool to know this is here. ❤️

I am really disappointed the whole dress is not included. As others have already said, I'm not looking for another subscription.

Gertie, I absolutely love this pattern! And I think it's genius the way you've handled this collaboration. Getting a bodice as this month's pattern is perfectly in-line with what we've gotten in past months, and I'm looking forward to those mid-month bonuses. Since I'm not interested in taking on another Patreon subscription, I'll just wait till next month to purchase the pattern for the skirt directly from Gunnar's shop.

This is a stunning collab! I'm a fan of Gunnar's work and have made a couple of his designs. This will give me a good reason to expand my support!

WHEN THE ONLY TWO PATREON PEOPLE I PAY FOR COLLBORATE AND RELEASE THE SAME PATTERN

This is so lovely! And I've been living under a rock so I wasn't familiar with Gunnar until now--I've already texted his website to my sewing coven so we can ooooh and aaaaaah over his many pretties!

Heads up the collab skirt comes with no written instructions, seam allowances are different as while missing pieces to the puzzle I.e. it’s never stated how many layers of tulle you need for one godet. I’m not sure how to complete this dress, I can’t figure it out by vibe.

So beautiful 💜 I hope this color and style will be inspiring your wedding dress! You look like a princess 👑 🩷

Beyond annoyed that I have to go purchase another membership to get the skirt when I'm in inner circle. Yeah. Not happening. I find it offputting enough that I will never support Gunner. I might have, but not when I feel pushed to it like this.

I subscribed on his site (first paid level) and all I got was access to a post telling level 1&2 to upgrade to the highest level ($15ish/month) to get access to the skirt post. Immediate unsubscribe. It’s gross. Yes, yes, there’s existing patterns that could be hacked. That’s not the point. This could have been an expansion bodice and we’d all be fine. But this? Nope. Not what I’ve been paying for since the beginning.

So they knocked this one out of the park!!! In love with this!I’m gonna work this up for myself as a guest at friends wedding later this year.

Beautiful dress - I’m so grateful that Charm Patterns took on the bodice, as Gunnar doesn’t seem to offer cup sizes (deal breaker for me). I caved and purchased a month to access the skirt pattern anyway. Word to the wise: the seam allowances Gunnar announced in the skirt video are 1/2 inch compared to Charm Pattern’s usual 5/8s. It would be nice if they were more consistent. The visual formatting is rather different from the typical charm pattern, and there isn’t a written set of instructions included with the pattern files. I’m disappointed the zipper installation video isn’t posted yet - not sure why it needs to be a separate video.

I love that Blue Flowered Dress! It reminds me of a vintage day dress that I had in the late 90’s. I’m pleased with this bodice and pattern, but not pleased with the way that this collaboration was handled. This collaboration was not done in a way that was inclusive and welcoming… It made me, pointedly & specifically, feel like I’m not a part of the “In Club”… Especially having the first photo, with the inaccessible skirt, as the pattern release photo for this month! I think there are a lot of ways that you could have done this better… I mean, first, by handling this collaboration like any other collaboration, like with Sewrena or Dandy Wellington—OR by letting us know **ahead of time** that _the complete pattern_ would not be included in the Patreon pattern release! And I’m a free member of Gunner’s Patreon. I have been for a while. I like what he does. However, I can only affford one reoccuring payment/subscription per month—and I chose Charm Patterns. I chose Charm Patterns, even before the pattern size expansion that enabled me to make the Charm Patterns, because I believed Gertie when she said that there would be a size expansion. I got a lot of flack for it from my plus sized sewing friends and I stood by my choice and by Gertie and Charm Patterns. And I’ve been really glad I did until today… And now, it doesn’t feel good. We’ve *always* been able to download the pattern on the 1st of the month… You switched the rules without any notice and that’s why you can see all of us writing that we’re not happy with this. I’m not happy that you pulled a bait & switch—and neither are a lot of commenters, here. Honestly, Gunner’s skirt should have been an expansion for this dress and not included in this month’s initial pattern release. It made me, a loyal Patreon patron, feel like I’m being used and that’s because I am. You used your Patreon Patrons so you could work with Gunner. You didn’t work with Gunner for your Patreon Patron’s benefit. It’s icky and I really hope that you change the way that you do these collaborations, so that your loyal Patreons aren’t left feeling left out and used.

Speachless….it is a daydream 😍

Love love, love this ensemble, but definitely disgruntled about having to subscribe to another Patreon in order to get the whole thing. Having not heard of Gunnar before I am happy to have been introduced to him as his patterns look right up my alley, but yeah, not OK with the manipulation.

I actually love the everyday version on Susie the best! The gown is gorgeous but the blue and white print dress is just perfection.

The bodice is lovely, but the skirt is reminiscent of Tuppence Ha'penny's Etoile Circle Skirt from 2023. That pattern was actually recommended to me as an alternative to the limited edition Charm Starburst Skirt.

Omg! Amazing!!

I love it😍😍😍😍😍

This is a beautiful bodice, and I can’t wait to make a dress with it, but I also have to have Gunnar’s jacket. That is so cool. 😊

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️ I can’t wait to try the bodice as a sundress!

O M G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh my god. There are no words. Perfection. Thanks for knocking it out of the park again!

Gorgeous!! 🤩 However, in the future, it would be helpful to let us know in advance when part of the pattern will only be available through another creator. I fear this will also happen with the Madalynne collab.

I love this, but I do not love having to go to another patreon to get the full dress. I don't have funding to support another artist and this feels a little manipulative, especially considering we weren't given warning.

Incredible! Now I just need someone I know to host a ball! That sundress version is so lovely with those blue flowers!

This is so gorgeous! 😍 I cannot wait to make this bodice - what a fantastic project.

This is lovely, but I'm not loving that in order toget the whole dress, I have to subscribe to someone else's Patreon.

Beatifull. But i can not afford another patreon. So this will be something i can not recreate.

Gorgeous! Before I subscribe to Gunnar, can anyone confirm his pattern size ranges?

just here to say that someone should paint a portrait of susie in that teal dress tbh

I LOVE this bodice and tulle skirt! I've been waiting for another "back to Charm's roots" dress and this one definitely is truly spectacular. However, I had assumed that his skirt would be available for Charm Patreon members like the ALL of the other collaborations Charm has done. So many people can't afford another subscription.

I have been talking to my husband about renewing our vows. We went to Reno 23 years ago to get married before he deployed and I wore my mom's wedding dress from 1979 (that my grandma made). She is 4 inches shorter than me so my grandma had to add fabric. I can't wait to make my own wedding dress.

Breathtaking! Gertie... that gorgeous sample deserves to be your wedding dress! (Well, considered for it anyway)

i just knew (and was hoping I was right) it be Gunnar, such a fabulous ball gown, x

The blue and white dress Susie is wearing is EVERYTHING!! That's my favorite!

Beautiful, so, so, Beautiful 😍

GUNNAR!! What a perfect collab!! And a gorgeous bodice...so versatile. Love that little centre front notch. Can't help but think this has Gertie wedding dress potential?

For those of us on a budget, can someone who already has the Deatherage subscription tell me what tier I need to be on for a month to get the skirt?

I’m obsessed! What a great collab and the versatility of this dress is awesome! I can’t wait to have the pattern printed!

i.m not going to wait ....I will buy all 10 yards of tulle with black velvet spots ..... I will figure out the rest later :)

Wow! My favorite so far! I am beyond excited!

This is Fabulous! Thank you!!!

This is everything! I can't wait to make it! Just throwing it into the universe...this would be a very cool new tradition for y'all to collaborate on something around the Met Gala. If this is what happens from the first meeting, I can only imagine what might happen over time.

This is absolutely gorgeous! I'm not sure where I would wear it but...screw it, might do it just because. I LOVE the slim skirt + bustle, and the original skirt too (but I might alter it to be tea length?). Thank you so much Gertie and Gunnar ❤️

I'm dreaming of making a goth princess version of this dress! Love it so much <3

OMG!!! I am in love!! A deep regret is that I never gave myself the chance to try on western wedding dresses (just for the fun of it) when I was engaged because I had a Hindu wedding/wedding dress. I am going to make myself an epic wedding gown (but not in white so I can wear it places!! lol)

The scream I SCRUMPT! This is STUNNING and im so excited for princess seams!

The lines in the bodice are so beautiful!!! And that photo of y'all walking down the stairs - STUNNING! I need a dress for the opera later this year and this looks like an excellent start

Love love LOVE! And so happy it is Gunnar 😍

What pattern did you use for the skirt for the pink dress with the tulle? It looks like the starburst skirt?

OMG my jaw dropped when I saw the photo.. This is STUNNING!!!!! I have no words.. I couldn't hit download fast enough!!!!!

I love love love this. I do a lot of fancy costuming and this is going to fit in BEAUTIFULLY. I'm very looking forward to taping these pattern pieces together.

What a gorgeous bodice! And part of the Lamour series too! My head is spinning with the number of possibilities!

This is breathtakingly beautiful. 💗

omg new burlesque costume!!!!

THE COLLABORATION I NEVER KNEW I NEEDED

OMG this is the exact bodice I wanted for my wedding dress!!!!! I was trying to reproduce the bodice of the Temptation dress in Mrs Harris goes to Paris, and the lines are pretty close to it!

Oh my !!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Ded! 😵

these photos are so dreamy! i love the lines of the princess seams. this is going to be a staple in my fave lamour series! 💖

I love Gunnar's work ! I can't wait to try this pattern ✨

Oh my gosh, absolutely perfect! You too together are amazing!!!! Love him! ❤️

DREAM COLLAB!!!

Holy crapp!!! I love it

Wauw!!!!😍

Yes, yes and all the yeses! This is everything I've been dreaming of, absolutely smashed it this month.

Breathtaking! A complete showstopper!

Gertie this is gorgeous 🤩🥰 I've got a daughter getting into the prom year age. This might be a future prom dress for her. Even for me just a cute dress.

This is one of the most amazing patterns I have ever seen! And the photos are just gorgeous!!!! Well done! I had no doubt that the two of you together would create something spectacular!

OMG❤️❤️❤️

I am deceased

WOW WOW

Stunning

Oh My Goodness!!!!!