A Reminder for All Charm Scouts

Im m so sorry that you had to deal with that kind of situation. I am so behind of everything especially my health. I am trying to keep it up with your blogs even though I do not make all of it. I am trying to keep it up in my pace and hopefully I can finish some of your patterns on the way. I am still learning how to sew and all. I do really enjoying your videos and challenges. I guess that is all about. :)

I can tell how much work was put in the Esther! I love it

Also, I think this is a good practice in life in general... but before you post something, think about the person whom your sending it too... how would you feel if you received that message? Gertie and her awesome entourage pour their heart and souls into these designs! Of course, not everyone is going to feel the same way about it... but the LEAST you can do is recognize the time, energy, creativity, effort that has been put into it and that these are other, fellow human beings on the other end of the post. How would you feel if you were on the receiving end of your message??? If the answer is anywhere in the neighborhood of 'not good', don't send it!

I can't believe we have to have this kind of disclaimer in the first place. If you don't like the pattern, and it wasn't for me either, just KEEP SCROLLING and keep your nasty comments to yourselves.

Gertie, you are so talented, and I applaud you for trying to make your Patreon site not just about your growth as a designer, but also FUN! It's unfortunate that the internet has turned some people into faceless complainers. You can't please all of the people, all of the time. But you make the vast majority of your Patrons VERY HAPPY! Thank you for all the hard work you do!!! And please, just ignore the haters! They can't be pleased.

Gertie what we are seeing is yrs of experience & skill , how it is valued in all circumstances is up to who values that. We are new little business but over 25 yrs & hrs of our trade in tears & blood can’t please everyone or reach them. How frustrating when taken personally & pulls at your heart at the same time. Hopefully enough positive comments will help.

Totally agree! Peace, serenity and love to all Charm Scouts!

I love that you speak up about negative issues. I really like your. Efforts and ability to make your product available to most people. Stay kind and keep making beautiful patterns.

Aw, Gertie, I’m blown away by the gorgeous Ester and your photos for it. Everything about it is beautiful!

I absolutely ❤️ that you have designed a swimsuit!!!!

I'm so sorry you had to experience this. Some people have no kindness or manners. Makes me wonder who raised them or if their families and friends even know they're internet trolls? I'm glad you've called out their unacceptable behavior. What you do is wonderful and we're so grateful. Another perspective is at least you're successful enough to have haters! Someone said to me recently being a plus size advocate must gain negative comments. I said nope- I'm not that famous yet! 🤣

Well that's annoying... ppl acting like children... I'm very sorry that happened! No one calls McCall or simplicity and tell them their patterns are ugly nor should they be saying that to you.

If you don't like it, just don't make it! It's one pattern out of many! I personally will make the version I like without complaining about the ones I don't - there are so many mix and match options. Why be rude all?

As a plus size myself have I not missed the point that Gertie has included tutorials in past patterns on how to expand/shorten lengthen.? I’ve been sewing for decades and it’s only the last couple sizes above UK 20 were so easy to get. I’ve worked in industry and constantly heard all the excuses NOT to do bigger women’s sizes and I’ve never heard that from Gertie and her team. The fact they keep adding bigger extensions means they are aware and trying to find a way of inclusion! Instead of the negativity towards this small team why not direct it at the many big companies that still believe that only sizes between a size 8 ( UK ) and 16 sell!! I’m also confused ( I’m old) at how a celebration of diversity became so self righteous for many!

You don't like it? Well, don't sew it. Are You able to make an original pattern, grade to si many sizes and variations? Well, show us. No? Then don't judge, hate, shame. You've been given a top quality pattern, fool-proof instructions, detailed video tutorial and all the support You can imagine. Shame on You.

It's a vintage swimsuit pattern! What's not to like? I am so confused.

I am really sorry that you have experienced this again. You are a wonderful creator who always tries to be inclusive and sensitive to all people regardless of their gender, race, or body type. Please don't let the ones who can't see that steal your joy. You are truly appreciated by the masses, myself included.

I don't understand why those people felt the need to be ugly because they simply don't like something. There's a world of difference between constructive criticism and just being rude and selfish because something wasn't to your taste. It was a well thought out and lovely pattern for swimwear which, in case the negative Nancy's here haven't noticed, Gertie hasn't done for Patreon until now and only did once before with no additional options for Butterick.

So sorry that you and your amazing team has to go through this. Thank you for so much wonderful content. Hugs to all of you! ❤️

I enjoyed the tutorial of the Esther Swimsuit, I learned allot and although I’m not a pool sider I thought hmm’ I ‘m gonna. Try making this for my daughter in Law who is always sitting on the sideline watching children in the pool. Thank you Gertie team for the inspiration.

A majority of us are standing with you and with the beautiful models. No pattern will suit perfectly to everyone's needs and wishes, and people have to live with it of modify the pattern to their liking (isn't it precisely the point of sewing and learning to sew ??). Personally the swimsuit presentation photos were my favorite so far and the pattern options are fantastic and so flattering on everyone. Lots of love to all the team and all the mainly friendly community 💪❤🧡💛💚💙💜💪

I was amazed when seeing the Esther Swimsuit for the first time, so authentically 1950s. It's a daring pattern and understandable not everyones cup of tea, especially since it's an unusual silhouette for swimwear nowadays. I think you guys should shake the criticism of. To bring this pattern into the world is an impressive work, absolutely love that you decided to release this complex and interesting pattern. I'm combining mine with the Jane Set, can't wait to make it up.

Very upsetting that you have needed to send out this reminder. Love to you all and everyone. No matter their personal choices.

Thank you to Gertie and her team of amazing people for all the work you’ve all done to bring us patterns every month. I don’t always make them, but I love seeing them and watch the how to video and often learn new tricks and tips. Again, thank you. It is very much appreciated.

I don't understand these negative comments. This is a creative sewing community. So be creative and change things you don't like. I love the new pattern and my 16 year old daughter, too. Happy sewing....😘

Way to nip it in the bud, Gertie! Thanks for all you do

Positivity, kindness and respect should be everyone’s guiding principle! The great thing about these patterns are what you can make with it! Patterns can be changed and adjusted! Make a bikini or get creative! This is a great base pattern as all of Gerties patterns!!!

So glad you posted this, Gertie! I couldn't believe all the Negative Nancy's after yesterdays drop!

I personally want like 4 of this suit hahaha

Hello to all the Charm Scouts whoever and where ever you may be. I can only say that as a +size child teen and adult I have heard the words "horrible" and "awful" applied to me. I do not believe such words can be said or written in an "honest" or "respectful" way. I am not a great seamstress but am striving to learn to adjust patterns to my size. I am also striving to 1. appreciate all types of clothing on me, 2. to love my body as it is and 3. to be healthy no matter what the tape measure says. I would never call for someone to leave any group because they expressed honest and constructive criticism. However to simply use such language as used previously is not constructive to anyone. Frustration can be expressed in other words, words that do not hurt. amh

I'm kinda shocked that anyone had anything negative to say. The bloomer bottoms weren't my favorite, but all three other options I love. Just love! I don't even swim that much but I'm thinking okay I'm going to have to have a skirt version, and a plain bottom version, and a ruched version, oh boy I'm gonna need them all. How I'm going to decide which straps go with which bottom is beyond me. So many choices, so many styles. I was thinking I wonder if I could somehow put the bow from the popover jiffy dress on one of them at the top. I'm going to have so much fun with these when I get to it. I have a lot of beginner stuff to get to first. But, don't let rude people get you down, Gertie. Most of us are super fans! Of the whole team. <3

Gertie and the charm team are freaking great. By no means am I a professional sewer. I started my sewing journey as a necessity to make masks last year. I’m so glad I found her on YouTube. I don’t have the skills, but I enjoy seeing her sew and what she has to offer. I look forward with what she comes out with in the future. As a plus size girl I enjoy her patterns.

I think that just as people should not be disrespectful here, creators also need to learn to take criticism. Just like not every pattern is for everyone, not everyone will love every pattern and it is okay to express that in a respectful way. The words “horrible” and “awful”, as long as they are expressed honestly and respectfully should not be deemed abrasive or combative. They are valid opinions. For example, I am not fond of this pattern and am disappointed that it is the free yearly pattern. This pattern would look horrible and quite awful on me. It is the way people say things that matter, but I don’t think we should not be allowed to express negative opinions about a specific pattern.

I thought the swimsuit was very cute, and I don’t get disappointed if something isn’t my style one month. However if a Charm Scout strives to be diverse and inclusive this needs to include plus size sewists. Every month we ask for this and keep getting told it’s just not possible or just get ignored. I don’t expect an entire plus size line tomorrow, but at least an acknowledgment that it’s something that’s being worked on.

Gertie and team, I just wanted to say you’re amazing. You give so much on this Patreon and even when a pattern isn’t my style, I love that there are so many other who are excited about it. I’m excited about this pattern, even if every detail isn’t my taste. That’s the great thing about making our own clothing! We can change it however we want and don’t need to accept what's handed to us, we can make it our own! This pattern reminds me of a long sleeve swimsuit from Seea I bought that didn’t fit my proportions. I’ve been wanting to make a similar one that actually fits and this pattern might just be the motivation I need to do that. It was a great birthday present for me yesterday! Thank you ladies for all that you do!

Esther is just the style I've wanted for years! I've had no success in finding a suitably sized/flattering fit in readymade garments so I'd just given up. I never imagined I'd sew my own swimsuit but knowing how good Gertie's instructions are, I feel confident enough to try. It might take me a while but I'm looking forward to learning all sorts of new skills. I haven't been a huge fan of my body but making my own clothes has helped so much. I'm actually excited to wear swimwear, which I didn’t imagine I’d ever say again. Thank you Gertie and everyone else working so hard at Charm. You've had a hugely positive impact on me. Oh, and the accompanying photoshoot is absolutely beautiful!

I share a lot of the disappointment experienced yesterday from the pattern drops. I've been mulling this comment over in my head since then and I'm really conflicted. Another rule of charm scouts is to strive for diversity and inclusion, but I was really disappointed to find out that this still does not include fat sewists. I've heard all the "buts" about it being too hard to draft for us, too expensive, not worth it because there isn't enough demand, but a growing number of independent designers are doing it and doing it well. To boot, Cashmerette has offered to help and just published a guide to get started. I've been a Charm fan for years but I'm at the tippy top of the size range and definitely don't fit in the hips. I'm skilled enough to make it work for me, but as I see more indie labels embrace me and people like me, it makes me less likely to spend my limited resources on Charm. I think it's time to hang up my charm scout cape. Just like in real scouts when I was young, I'm still the fat girl left out.

I’m a bigger girl and I just adore everything I have gotten out of being a Charm Scout ♥️. My only gripe is with myself. I keep on missing the group events. I need to be more involved!!! Everything is not everyone’s cup of tea. Do I sew everything, nope. Do I watch all the videos and gain a ton of knowledge, absolutely! I’m sorry comments have been hurtful to you and your team. You are all loved and appreciated by so many ♥️

My mum is a Hollywood cinema nerd and I showed her the design and she loved it. She owns an Esther Williams brand swimsuit and wanted me to tell you about it ☺

Ughhhhh. Why are some people so hateful?? I’m so sorry. So much hard work has gone into each and every garment here and that should be respected, even if one’s personal taste lies elsewhere.

Sending hugs your way. I love your designs and creativity that you all put into things. The Patreon and sharing in Facebook and Instagram are so helpful. Keep up the good work.

I deeply appreciate that you guys did something no one else has ,you tackled the challenge of giving retro loving babes a vintage swimsuit in modern materials . As a plus size { 20} woman I can not find true vintage that fits me . so being able to make my own wardrobe has been a dream come true . I'm sorry you all had to see and read hurtful things . you all looked so amazing .

Gertie I love your company and your Charm patterns. I'm a plus size girl and I love most anything made that a petticoat can go under. That said I might try to modify the swimsuit top to go on shorts or a longer skirt to go to the theme parks here in Orlando. I really appreciate your hard work on all your patterns, photos and videos. I'm sorry some people decided to write negative responses on your big launch day! They should have just skipped the discussion if they didn't think they would make the bathng suit and/or new dress. Thank you for your Spring Fling sale last week. I ordered the Lamour and the Bolero so I'm looking forward to making those when they arrive. Right now I'm working on my 1st Starburst skirt.

Thank you Gertie for giving us such wonderful content. We all know you can't please everyone and not everything you create will be everyone's cup of tea or most favorite. We love you and I am sorry some had to be so negative on such a fun day!

I am sorry you had to post this. I love all the patterns even though I haven’t made them all. I enjoy being part of this community and I especially appreciate your inclusiveness. Please thank your team and yourself for such continual excellence and know that you have far more supporters than critics. Thank you x

Thanks for all you do, Gertie! This is a great reminder to the community to be considerate and kind in light of the hard work and time that goes into each pattern. I can't wait to tackle this swimsuit and be the cutest babe at the pool! 💖

There are so many great projects with video instructions (that are awesome). I’m glad to be part of a group that caters to all levels of sewing. The swimsuit pattern as most of the patterns have many options. I have never thought of sewing a swimsuit but I think I will try now.

It seems that's the same problem everywhere, in any forum, blog of sewing. Some people feel the need to share their aversion. Such behaviour is much a sign of unhappy people and bitter people. Well, never enter into their dreadful spin of negativity. Ignore them and carry on the good work! I don't stop to tell to those kind of people that should they don't like a pattern to just go somewhere else. Today there is plenty of pattern brands. It was not the case 30 years ago but now there is no excuse. I am a new Patreon of you and I do like the job and design you do. It is different and I love it. It is inspiring! I look forward to try one of your pattern.

I love all the patterns that Gertie and her team put together. Not all of them suit me and I won’t make them all but I can’t understand why anyone would write cruel comments just because the particular design isn’t for them. It takes so much effort to draft and design patterns and it’s amazing how many Gertie and team come up with. Keep going Gertie, we love what you do 💜

I’m sorry you had to write this. I personally love your designs and passion for vintage clothing. You and your team always do a beautiful job on everything from design, videos and photo shoots. It’s not easy making our hobby your life’s work, your all very appreciated! ❤️

Omg... I love everything you create!!! You guys are awesome....

When somthing is not my cup og tea. Then i lett it pass or sew for A friend that would lik it. 🥰 thanks for Nice videos and fabolus patterns

I’m going to guess that those commenters might have been having a rough time for a while—I don’t think any of us would speak so harshly and thoughtlessly on our good days! But I’m still really disappointed that you and the team had to see comments that were totally unproductive and unkind. We love your work, not just the pieces that immediately appeal but also the challenging and unexpected ones—especially when they’re gifted as a bonus!

Gertie and team, your patterns are gorgeous and like nothing else out there. Besides great designs, you've inserted such a special element of fun into this sewing community. I love being a Charm Scout! Thank you for all you do.

I've been here for around a year now and I love it. I love your brand, vision and designs. Not everything is my cup of tea, but that's okay! Also, I am very pleased to see love for animals and diversity <3 Thank you

I don’t really wear swimsuits so this pattern isn’t for me but I would never tear it apart like people have been.

Thank you for all you and your team do, Gertie. It is really appreciated!

I’m excited about this!

I love your designs Gertie, not all will work on me, but thats my issue not yours and as an adult it is my responsibility to keep these thoughts to myself. I hope others are able to do this too, as I would hate to lose your talent

I just wanted to add in my thoughts...I am so incredibly grateful for all for all of the content you and the rest of the Charm team create for us. It is so disheartening to read that hurtful and cruel things have been said about anyone or any patterns. While I have never sewn a swimsuit, I look forward to trying my skills once school ends. Come on Charm Scouts, show some gratitude for their extremely hard work. If any of you could do the same thing, would you want to read hurtful comments? Charm team - you are ALL AMAZING and I am so grateful to you all for your hard work and dedication to your craft. Keep the positive and don’t listen to the negative!!! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

Gertie I definitely appreciate all you do for us. You are very talented, creative and most of all personable. I started following you about 2012. I thought you handled last year with grace and fortitude. There is no way you can please everyone everytime. Just know that you are a tremendous talent, you are building a great business and you provide awesome value!. Personally I think your Patreon is one of the best values ever! Great job!

I love the pattern! Esther has really inspired me to sew a swimsuit! Thank you Gertie and everyone at Charm Patterns for all your hard work!! 🌈

Thank you so much! I’m looking forward to the day my skills are up to this suit. I appreciate your talent so much!

I'm sorry that people's comments hurt your feelings. I know you have a lot of pride in your designs. Not everything you produce is going to be well received and people will absolutely voice their opinions if they don't like it. Try not to let it get to you, you can't please them all and if you keep trying to you are going to burn yourself out. Don't give them more than a passing thought and keep it moving. If you need encouragement, just come here and say you need it. There are plenty here that will boost you up.

I appreciate whatever pattern you give us, and for the hard work that goes into making it all possible ,and to the team that help put in all together, keep up the amazing work don't let a few bad apples ruin the day🥰

When I saw the Esther Swimsuit I thought that some might not appreciate it because it includes some special features. Nevertheless I admire how you and your team created this pattern, staying fully true and authentic to your aesthetics which so many of us love. Also, I love how you did not opt for a pattern that has an easy construction process but rather take the time and effort to so lovely educate us on how to create the Esther Swimsuit every step of the way, knowing that we Charm Scouts have it in us to do it with your support. We Patreons are very very spoiled by all the content you and your lovely team create for us - I'm sure many of us feel how much of your heart is in all of this - I do for sure 🌺

Hi Gertie! I was horrified to hear that people were being anything less than supportive and grateful for your beautiful designs. It's sad that people went out of their way to make negative posts. I love the new swimsuit and can't wait to learn from you on how to sew swimwear. I also want to thank you for ALWAYS focusing on body positivity. AND, I especially want to thank you for your thoughtful Pride month photoshoot! As a member of the LQBTQ+ community, it's great to see all those beautiful people wearing your gorgeous designs! Stay strong and don't let the haters get you down! 💖💜💙

I am really looking forward to making this, I especially like the one with the skirt, but I may tray one of the other styles as well. I love that it has full coverage on the bottom! As someone whose string bikini days are way behind her, I appreciate being able to have a site that covers my backside and still looks fresh and playful. Thank you so much for all the hard work you and your team do every month to bring us great content. I always look forward to the first of the month and while I don’t always make the project, I do always enjoy the videos and I have the projects downloaded to be made in the future. And sometimes, like with the Barbie and Skipper, I make multiples. So thank you!

You are amazing Gertie! So upsetting that people would be so negative. You are the reason I started sewing. I am so grateful that I stumbled upon your blog a couple years ago. Last year was so hard for me. It got really bad. I revisited your old blog and found the new one and then Patreon. Now with your help I am making a whole new wardrobe. I finally have enough confidence to be myself and wear retro/vintage style clothing. I can not thank you enough for changing my life. Don’t let the haters get you down. Just know there are people like me out there who are so inspired by all you do. Also thanks Charm team! You are awesome. I am a proud Charm Scout.

Yes to this! Maybe they should try their hand at having a company, designing and developping patterns and all the other stuff. I bet they would shut up. I am a small bespoke seamstress and studies fashion. I intend to stay small! I dont swim( my hair was always died bright from since i was 14), but I would love to make one just for fun and the expierence. I have loads of vintage lingerie and bathingsuits to investigate techniques, i think we are getting some much value with your patterns and patreon. I have been a princess from the start, during the lockdown ourt gym closed down, so we are like really poor, but i still hold on to my membership. i have followed you and your carreer since forever, did the craftsy course. Just let the moderator of the group give them a warning, otherwise remove. I moderate a group on fb as well. If yu are gonna act like a spoiled brat, you are going to be treated like oneXX

I’ve wanted to sew a swimsuit like this for over a decade now and I finally feel comfortable enough with my sewing skills/this incredibly comprehensive pattern to go ahead and do it this summer, so I am super excited about this pattern. But for people who AREN’T excited, you’re still receiving literal hours of video content on constructing a swimsuit/a boned, tight-fitting spandex garment, a 50-page instruction booklet, and access to a community of like-minded sewers. I guarantee you can find SOMETHING useful to you even if you don’t like how this exact pattern looks. Make it work.

I did see some of the comments and felt so awful for you and all of your team. You can't please all of the people all of the time, but all of your patterns are beautifully presented and photographed. I feel like i can learn something from each and every pattern and tutorial even if it's a new technique. I love your professional attitude to all of this. Thanks for all your amazing patterns 🥰

I'm looking forward to rising to the challenge of this pattern, not only for my sewing skills but also the challenge of loving my body where it is and not where I wish it were. Gertie and the entire Charm team works so hard, and I really, really appreciate them. Every time I think an ugly thought about myself, I make myself think all bodies are beautiful, a direct Gertie quote. Gertie and Charm are helping me grow as a person, and I love them for it. XO, Lauren

I think you can always learn skills from any pattern. If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎

Bravo, Gertie! A very classy way to respond to negativity. Don't let a few bad comments overshadow the excitement the rest of us have for this pattern! ❤️

Glad I didn't look at them! I personally am super excited to make one! This may be the first suit that will ever fit me properly and that will be a literal life-changer. Thank you for all your hard work Charm Team!

I'm so sorry that people choose to be that way. Your patterns are amazing, and I feel lucky that I'm learning to sew using them and your videos!

I don’t usually look at Comments on launch day but I was so excited yesterday I saw a few and it was upsetting. Who cares tho everyone who loves them I can’t wait to see what you all make 😍

I didn’t see the negative comments until this post… what a bummer that happened. - I think people need a reminder that patreon is for supporting your favorite creator creating content - not a customizable service where you get to have influence over the content unless the creator asks specificly for it… please don’t let this bring you down team Gertie!! ❤️‍🩹💗💖

I'm sorry you and your team had to deal with the comments that came off the back of yesterday's release. You all do such an incredible job and I hope you know that the vast majority of people on and off patreon are very appreciative of all the work you do, both as a provider of inclusive sewing patterns and as the organisers of a wonderful community. You all deserve a large glass of wine (or the beverage of your choice)

I'm sorry that some people have elt the need to leave cruel, hurtful or disparaging comments. The thought that people would do something like that, when our motto literally says we are kind, makes me feel sick. While the Esther swimsuit is not my style, I would NEVER think to leave a hateful comment about it! I'm sorry that this has happened 💜

Thank you Gertie! What a great leader we have in you

Thank you so much Gertie and the entire Charm Pattern team for making such amazing content! My skill level has grown so much because of this company. I am eager to try making the swimsuit, but I want to grow my skill set a little more first as I have not done any boning work and I don’t have a ton of experience with spandex or fully lining something. Thankfully, I know there are TONS of Gertie patterns that I can use to build up my skill set so that I will have the confidence to tackle the swimsuit. Thanks again for all of your amazing and hard work teaching all of us how to sew!! Don’t let a few people get you down. You are doing a phenomenal job.

Oh no! I am so sorry! You are all doing amazing work! I didn't even notice I was so busy feeling the fantasy!

I didn't dip into the comments yesterday, so I had to catch up-- and what a bummer! I think it's an awesome design! I've never in my life made a swimsuit, or possibly even anything stretchy, but I already started watching the videos because with that much research and instruction on your part, it feels less intimidating, and I just want to learn about the process sometimes. And I *love* poofy bottoms (the only lingerie I've ever made were bloomers). I'm not a participating Charm Scout, but I still feel like I get loads of worthwhile content for my money, and it always makes me giddy to see what comes out every month.

I was really surprised by some of the comments I saw. I'm so sorry that you had to see and deal with that. Of course not everyone is going to love every pattern, there is no way to make that happen. I hope everyone can become more positive again, and patiently wait for the next release if they weren't into this one. You all are doing incredible work! Keep it up!!

It is an amazing pattern! Love the photo shoot!

Wow, how unnecessary! Even if someone doesn't care for one of the patterns, there's a simple solution...don't make it! The Esther swimsuit isn't really my cup of tea either, but exploring the pattern instructions will still teach me valuable tips and skills for other sewing projects. And there are loads of other Gertie patterns I've gotten from Patreon that I love (not that I've had time to make them all yet!). It didn't even OCCUR to me to write a negative comment.

I love, love , love the Ester Swimsuit and I cannot wait to get my fabric as a larger lady finding a suit that flatters is so difficult and this pattern can be utilized in so many different ways. Keep up the good work cos I'm loving my sewing life 🖤💀🖤

Omg I am so sorry that poepie reacted that way. Everyone has a design they are not a fan of. Of hou can't be Nice, be solvent. I love this design. I don't know of I will ever make it, but admire the skil in designing sutch a difficulte bodice. Please don 't take want notice of these people.

I appreciate that you created a pattern that is very “high -style,” even couture. I’m not ready for it but thanks for challenging our ideas of retro style.

I'm so sorry that people sead such mean things about this amazing pattern. Cuz I am so excited for this Ester pattern. I am trying to get my mother in-low to watch my kids so I can go fabric shoping befor my husband is home from a long week of work away from the house. So I can surprise him that I made a new one for me that looks amazing like this one! So I saying thank you for this pattern im in love with it and I have not even perchesed the fabric yet for it!

I love everything your doing! What an amazingly positive impact you are making in the sewing world. What beautiful patterns and models. Oh the colors!! I gasped when I saw the pictures. I view what you do as a form of art. And not just any kind. We get to take these patterns and mold them into your own art! Colors, style lines, everything! We can make it our own! It’s beautiful!! just like each and every charm scout. I’ve watched you bloom and progress and it’s been so fun doing it with you! You are constantly helping us and encouraging us to get better<3Let’s all continue to bloom and progress!! Xoxo

Oh no! I love you and your team and everything y'all do! I love that while not every single design is my cup of tea, in every pattern there is a design that I will love! I am always bowled over by the quantity and quality of the content you create!

I am so thankful for this reminder that we are real people and you are a real person and a real team of people (didn't want to leaveout the team) and we need to treat you the way we would want to be treated. Thank you!! I love this space.

This is quite upsetting to me that this had to be said! I did see a few comments which i thought where nasty and really pointless as so many say you can't please everyone! I myself said that i was surprised that the patterns only went up to US size 20 as recent patterns like the cinch it dress have been a 22 which helps me as i'm a bigger girl and i spoke to gertie about that when she got new dressforms months ago.That does not mean i don't appreciate the massive amount of work they do and especially to include as many people as possible when usually we are cast aside! I have told Gertie and the team how much of a life saver they and patreon/charm have literally been for me since i lost my husband last year and they have given me a reason to get out of bed each day and have some hope. I hate to think that Gertie or any of the team are affected by any negative comments, I absolutely LOVE these girls and am proud to be a supporter and Charm Scout for life! If anyone has anything nasty to say about them, they will have to go through me first!!!

I adore you guys! Thank you!

I was sorry to see the unnecessarily negative comments yesterday. 💔 I love the focus you have on learning new skills independent of the actual pattern. Even if I hated the pattern I would be too polite to say so AND I could still gain such amazing new skills that it wouldn't even matter, I could use those skills to make a pattern I did like.

I really think people have become very careless in what they say online. In any pattern there's always things I like and don't like it, sounds like a failure of their imagination rathet than your output.

I am so sorry I hear about the negative comments and I am so excited to make one of the swimsuits and looking forward to everything that's coming. Stay happy, Stay positive

That's horrible. I'm so sorry. I personally want to thank you and your team for all your hard work. You are all very much appreciated.

I love the pattern and the models! They all looked awesome! I don’t know what’s going in with people. Many costumes have been so mean to me at work too. Did people forget where real people with the social distancing?

I’m sorry to hear this and that you had to make this statement at all! I love all the work you put in to your Charm Scouts world. It’s such a lovely concept and I’m happy to be a part of it. More importantly, I’m happy to have a little reminder each month to learn something new and grow! Thank you for all the hard work the whole team puts into teaching a group of virtual strangers new things!! You all are awesome!!!!

I love everything you do...and I hope that the negative doesn’t dull your charm! As I think your work is amazing...live to all the charm team!

So... After we've been nagging you for a swimsuit pattern for months, some people are saying it's the WRONG swimsuit? Wow.

Thank you so much 💕 will be a good scout. I loved all the pics. And new models in the crowd

Gertie, I love your work, regardless of if I want a particular pattern in my closet. And the bloomer swimsuit? I think it's adorable. I might make it just to prove a point (contrary, me?!). Just because we aren't used to a silhouette doesn't make it bad/ugly/unflattering. You keep designing these gorgeous and innovative clothes, and I'll keep loving them.

People have the right to express themselves however they feel, I’m not a fan of this pattern or the charm scout change, however I still pay my Patreon fee every month forever hopeful she will go back to the way it was before.

I never saw any bad comments I was most likely on Instagram trying to follow all the models!! You are a special angel in MY life and I think in many others lives as well. Thank you for your wonderful heart, don't let the negative nancy- itas get you down!

Sending hugs

I'm so sorry that the team had to read comments like that. I was actually thinking during the launch about how much work it must have been to create the designs, create the patterns, create all the sizes, do the photoshoots, film and edit videos, plan the release and probably 100 other things I don't even know about!! I really appreciate all the hard work and want to take this moment to thank you all for always doing everything at 110% . I have nothing but love and respect for all of you and am so proud to be a charm scout!

I am quite taken aback reading this message... I was not even aware of the drama... Why would anyone be like this? If a design is not for me, that's just it, it's not for me, so I don't buy it, ot if it was free given I just don't make it. That's all... Big respect how you treat these tensions, as a kind adult, not some hurt angry child. Bravo ladies! In my opinion, you are all such darlings, keep up the good! Much love ❤️❤️❤️

I agree 100% with both Rianda and Bobbi. I have so many projects and patterns I would love to make and have never considered making my own swimsuit. It looks adorable, and if I was more experienced and had the time for it I'd love to give it a go. However, it does have me thinking of ways to "modify" other patterns to incorporate the built-in bra. Even when I never intend to make the particular pattern in the video(s), there's ALWAYS plenty of cool tips, tricks and techniques that could be applied to another / different project. Thank you for all that you and your ultra-fabulous crew do!!!

I love the pattern! And I am so glad it is something new and different than all the other swimsuit patterns out there. And I love that you used such fabulous models. I think swimsuit making or shopping is a stressful concept for many looking at only one type of model. I think this is also why people get so defensive/nasty. Anyway thank you for being so inclusive. I can see myself in those suits and I have never been so excited to make and wear a swimsuit 😊 Now to go material shopping!

I love all your work

Hugs to the whole team! 💜💜💜

People can be so ungrateful. Thank you for everything you and the team do. Like you said, not every pattern is for everyone. But being mean is unnecessary. Please don't let the ugliness of some people get to you.

I can’t believe people would be so rude! You put so much into this Patreon! I can’t believe how much content we get!

I just joined a few days ago, and boy was I shocked at some of the responses I saw. I feel horrible that you had to put out this statement. I love your designs, even if a few aren't "for me", the thought, research, creativity and work that goes into them makes me happy. Now, I won't be making an Esther immediately (recovering from surgery) but my first thought was, "OO, next summer!" You've given me something to look forward to! Thank you!

I am glad I didn't see any of those negatives. I for one love the swimsuit and all the options. I was really sad I was having trouble sourcing materials in Canada but thanks to some helpful folks I have found materials. Love our Scouts and how helpful everyone is so it is disheartening to hear that comments like this were made. Like all our moms always said ... "if you don't have anything nice to say..."

Well said, Gertie, I am just sad that in this day and age this had to be said. Thank you so much for all the hard work you and your team do all the time to give us Patreons such great patterns and projects to do. This is all very much appreciated by little ole me! Each month I am amazed how you managed to do it, so again, thank you so much, Gertie❤️❤️❤️

I personally love the fact that we asked for a swimsuit and you provided us with one. If people feel the need to criticize someone's creative outlet they need to keep it to themselves. I love this design, it isn't going to be for everyone but you make every effort to make these patterns work for every body type and I personally really appreciate that. Thank you for reminding us that we need to support each other and unfortunately we need to keep each other in check.

You know I was not planning to make the swim suit until I watched your live stream yesterday. The idea of swimsuit that might be way more flattering than any of the ones I have plus support my chest as if I was wearing a bra was too tempting! Personally I wear a bra all day and night. Even to sleep.

Wow that's really rude. With so many variations you'd think there'd be something for everyone. I really appreciate in particular your instructional videos. They have helped me immensely learn to sew :)

Love you and your team! Don’t let the meanies get you down! I pinch myself all the time because your Patreon is so amazing I think I’m dreaming.

So many people have been requesting a swimsuit for so long!!! I love it... But have no immediate plans to make it as I have so many other items on the do list already! Anyhow, what a shame.

I am beyond annoyed you even had to say this. Wow. Just wow. ❤️❤️❤️ I appreciate you and your team Gertie! All the hard work, time and money invested. Thank you.

Well said, as always. I don't plan to make the swimsuit for myself, but I am making one for a friend. I will happily accept anything that is going to increase my knowledge, even if I won't be the one wearing it. Thank you to Gertie and the team for bringing us new things to learn every month!

I feel sad that this even needed to be said. What you and the entire Charm team does is amazing!! I can't wait to try the swimwear project and what other amazing thing you have in-store for us. You truly do spoil us!! It totally felt like yesterday was my birthday and I was getting all this cool stuff!!.

I hate to hear that there were negative comments! I’m so grateful for the work that you all put into these amazing patterns - not to mention the photo shoots, graphics, videos, virtual troop meetings, etc. I just love being a part of all of it and love seeing what you come up with even if I don’t decide to sew it for myself.

Well said - I absolutely love the swimsuit pattern and can't wait to make mine. I was always taught that if I don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all. It's so much easier to just keep scrolling rather than making nasty remarks xxx

Preach 🙌🏻 this is all about the journey to learn the skills that you and your team are teaching us! I’m here for all of it regardless of what the pattern looks like. There are always so many lessons to get out of it at the end of the day. Sending hugs to all 💗 (and making some bloomers when my supplies arrive)

It's sad this even needed to be said ... You have an amazing team and you can't please everyone but hopefully those who aren't into a design will simply refrain from commenting. Thanks you for all you do ❤️❤️

It makes me sad that this even needed to be said, here and on the Sew and Tell page. Luckily this is the minority of what I see in the Charm community as 99% of my interactions with other scouts have been fantastic! I've always appreciated the community that you have built through all of our mutual love of sewing and creating and I hope that moving forward, these spaces can continue to be that great, supportive community that we've experienced ❤️ Much love to the Charm team and all the hard work you all put into this!

I was going to take a break from patreon for the summer but definitely decides not to when I saw the swim suit because I think it's amazing! Not all designs are for me but I definitely see one that is! Thank you Gertie for being so amazing

I thought it was a wonderful pattern, and I know I don't have the amazing skills and know-how you and your team have.

Yesssss 🤩😍😘

I love the design and I am so sorry for all the negative comments 😔

Lovely words to live by. ❤

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Absolute correct. People sometimes forget that just because they’re not face-to-face with someone that it’s ok not to be polite and respectful of others but there is always another person on the other side reading what they typed and they should think before they type something they may think is funny and reread it to make sure it says what they meant and comes off the right way.

Love this. I was really disappointed in some of the comments yesterday. I'm incredibly excited to use this new pattern to sew my first ever swim suit!

I love love *love* the swimsuit pattern! When I saw the envelope my charm scout badges are delivered in, from one of the pictures of the girls on the front I hoped it would be a future pattern 😁 great work everyone xxxx

Well said. ❤️

Love the new designs! Thanks for being a great troop leader!

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I love all of your work🥰

Love this. ❤️❤️❤️

Big hugs.

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Well said, lady. ❤️