PATTERN AND INSTRUCTIONS: The Stanwyck Bodice and Collar
Happy October, my glamour ghouls! I'm beyond thrilled to be bringing you a bodice and collar expansion for the Charm Patterns Stanwyck Skirt . . . meet the Stanwyck Dress! This bodice has cut-on cap sleeves, a sleek darted fit, and a removable collar. Best of all, it's drafted to interchange perfectly with all the skirts included in the Stanwyck Skirt pattern.
This project was the result of my longtime desire to recreate an iconic spiderweb-embellished dress from the '50s (the spiderweb embellishment video will premiere on Youtube later today--check my Instagram for details!).
You can just as easily make the dress without embellishments, which is what makes it so versatile. Inspired by Wednesday Addams, we also wanted to provide you with a removable collar!
The collar buttons inside the dress so you get double the impact with one dress!
Because the Stanwyck Skirt pattern already has so many options, there are tons of dresses you can make with this expansion.
Download the instructions and pattern files at the bottom of this post (note the separate files for A0 and tiled home printing; see the instructions file for more information) and make sure to watch the video tutorial in my separate posts for the dress and collar.
Scroll down to see line art and more photos. Have fun sewing this and don't forget to use the hashtag #stanwyckdress when sharing your photos.
xoxo,
Gertie
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Comments (78)
This is my go-to bodice lately. I am not sure I am doing the front darts correctly, though. Is there a video for this bodice? I can’t find a link. Thanks.
Which skirt pattern is most similar to the Stanwyk skirt that is mentioned at the top of post?
There aren't any super-similar patterns to the Stanwcyk Skirt, but you might want to look at the Ingrid Skirt (an A-line skirt) and the Sabrina Skirt (a pleated pencil skirt). Both are in the Stanwyck series, so you can mix-and-match them with this bodice.
We’re the updated measurements and cups added to the instructions or did I over look it?
Thank you for adding the extended sizes! I’m excited to give this pattern a try as the higher neckline makes it perfect to wear to work.
So happy this is offered is more sizes now, way to go Gertie!
I LOOOOOVE this picture ! soo cool !
Oooo, you should do this look more often, you are channeling major gothic vibes, in a very gertie way obviously, ( which is a gorgeous thing)!
Hi everyone, I’ve got a gorgeous rayon I’m using to line my swing coat and want to make a matching dress with this bodice. Only thing is the fabric is pretty fine so I think I’ll need to mount it onto something with a bit more body. Has anyone made this in a quilting cotton as I’m thinking that might be a good option? Any thoughts welcome!
They are in the instructions. On the right hand side of the page.
Not sure if I just didn't notice it before, but I LOVE that you put the links in on where the fabric came from!!! Thank you so much!!!
Where did you see the links? I’m having such a hard time finding proper fabric to use. Thanks!! 😊
Va Va VOOM!!! Smoking! Absolutely love this look and I will definitely be getting the Stanwick ... couldn’t decide which pattern to get first... decision made!!!
I’m so excited to make this dress! I just bought the skirt last week so this is absolutely perfect. Does anyone know or have opinions about the bodice lining? I was just going to wear a slip with the skirt because I’m afraid of lining (working my way up!) and was curious if that would work for the bodice or I I have to take the lining plunge. Thanks all! Can’t wait to see everyone’s spooky stanwycks!!
I cut out a spooky stanwyck skirt a week ago and started sewing last night, if only I'd know a spooky bodice was on it's way to match! Oh well, even more spooky stanwycks for meeeeee!
Which sleeves go with that dress? It is getting cold, so I need sleeves. Love to make it very soon. Looking for the right fabric now. <3
We don’t have a sleeve pattern to go with this dress. Maybe we’ll think of doing a sleeve expansion in the future. For now, you can always wear a bolero with it 😉.
I think I just won my 12 year old over that hips are a good thing... she has a curvy figure somewhat like Gertie's, a 24 inch waist and a D-cup bra, but is not able to fall in love with it yet while all her classmates are still straight and girlish...
Spider web dress yes want it now I have to buy foot or shall I do with a satin stich? I have to go through my stiches on my machine 😅 though I have nice wool blend fabric that was meant for a trouser project that I put off for about 5 years i may use it for this instead.
I almost don't believe the mausoleum in your photoshoot is a real place and not a set constructed specifically for a halloween theme. That ivy...the grasses... it's just perfection.... I also love the dress.
All of these dresses! 😍😍😍 and the photos are 🔥🔥🔥!!
OMG GERTIE!!!!! THIS IS AMAAAAAAAAAYZING!!!!!! <3 <3 <3
I AM IN LOVE <3
Hi Gertie! Thanks so much for the patterns <3 I am newer to the group and use AO files and it seems that the Loretta Shorts and the new Stanwyck Bodice don't have the 1" square to ensure sizes are correct. I hope this can be easily added, thanks <3
love it, love the gloves as well!
Love it!!!
Stunning! Well done!
Also, kudos to your photographer. These shots are amazing! Was this Shameless Pinup?
Yes, Shameless Pinup did the shots & editing. Thanks so much!
I LOVE this bodice!!! What an awesome expansion! Thank you, thank you thank you!
Now I have to bye the Stanwyck pattern! Fabulous dress
Fabulous <3 <3 <3
I’m so excited!!! I have a dress that no longer fits me in this exact style that I would love to wear in my new size.
I am completely in love with this! Perfect even for not Halloween fans 😉 Question - are the darts the same shape as the Picnic Top? If I have already fitted and adapted the darts' position on the Picnic Top, may I use my previous adjustments?
From the look of the pattern I would think so. Sounds like a great Crowdcast question. Good eye.
Love, love, love the photos! Can't wait to make the dress!
Wow, what a cool shot! I love this.
Is there a link to the web detailing video yet?
Sew a Glamorous Vintage Spiderweb Embellishment https://youtu.be/SElO58I-td4
This pattern extension makes me squeal with joy!!! Love it!
OMG, this is so inspiring and stunning, Well done for spoiling us with such amazing work, I am so in awe of what you and Melisha are doing. This makes me giddy with excitement!!!
WOW love the spiderweb😍
Omg!!! I'm obsessed with this release!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the spiderweb dress too!!! 😍😍😍
Awesome 😀
The spider web! I'm ded!
This a dream come true! I absolutely 💗💗💗 and can’t wait to make one or more to wear!
😍😍😍😍😍😍 this makes my spooky little heart so happy!😍
I'm SOOOOO excited! This is Fantastic! Thank you SO MUCH!!!
So ready for this! Time to shop for fabric!!!!
So happy! I just bought the stanwyck skirt pattern a couple of weeks ago... I feel wicked Smaht! (It's a Boston / Salem thing)
Awesome!! And I just recently purchased some black and grey plaid fabric on a whim...perfect for this project! Thank you Gertie.
This is fantastic!!! Love the spiderwebs!!! 😍
This is amazing. Thank you so much!!!
I just want to take a moment and say You look absolutely stunning in these photos, Gertie! Wow!
Oh my gawd!! This is amaaaazing. And JUST what I wanted!!! Yes yes and yes. and I LOVE the spooky vibe!! wow just wow!!
Well, this is fierce as hell! 🎃
oh my gosh SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS.
I don't have the skirt pattern so I cant make the dress :-(
You can get it on the Charm site :) We like to do a mix of expansions and standalone patterns for variety and to give more options on Charm patterns you might have already received through Patreon benefits!
WOW this is the fall dress I need!!
And just like that, all my sewing projects got pushed aside so that I can make this next. I love this so much!
I am so excited for this dress! I want to make so many versions of this. Fantastic pattern expansion!
I love this so much!!!! Where did you find the gloves??
They were a design by Dita Von Teese several years back! I’m sure you can search leather opera length gloves and find some.
Oh this is amazing!!!
I JUST STARTED THE VIDEO!!!!!! Am running to my stash right now!!! That pink is TO DIE FOR!!!!! 💕💕💕
These Wednesday Addams vibes tho ♥️💀
OMG ! Sexy, scary, classy, awesome ! You look fantastic !
Eeek....😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 so thrilled about this one. Thank you Gertie...my heart just skipped a beat discovering this one😊
This is amaaaaaaaazing!!!!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!! 🎃👻
This orange plaid looks so much like the orange wool I just got to make my first Stanwyck skirt!! I think I ordered a little extra... I’m so excited!
Omg you look amazingly spooky
You make a great Wednesday Addams, Gertie! The photo styling is great.
That blue dress!!!! Omg!
Gahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! I love this!!!! Can’t wait to see what you did with the pink fabric too!!!! Printer is whirring already!!! X
I can't wait!! Thank you 😊 I have to finish my current projects even quicker now lol
Oh wow!😍😍
This is incredible and a huge treat ! As a monthly Patreon perk it’s amazing and the perfect 1950s office or casual homewear !