An Update On Our Sizing!
We have been working behind the scenes to bring forth our expanded size range, and I wanted to offer a look into the process. We recently finalized our cup size expansion, testing extensively and incorporating our community’s feedback to be sure we can offer a perfect fit to a range of A-H cup sizes. From there, we pursued the creation of a new block in sizes 18-34. As with every Charm Pattern, our design process is rigorous, involving hand and digital grading, several rounds of fit tests, adjustments, and revisions before we are happy with releasing a design to the public. As a young and small company, it’s important to us that we don’t rush a rollout so that we can remain viable in the long term. And, of course, we also want to be sure it’s absolutely perfect before releasing. I’m thrilled to announce that the first stage of our new sizing will launch in August! We will be rolling out our new size range in Patreon first - this limited release will allow us to make tweaks and incorporate customer feedback on sizing before expanding to new and existing designs in the Charm Patterns line. We can't wait to see your beautiful makes in the new range!
Comments (59)
Where do I find the size chart? 😭 This extension is so amazing but im on the edge being a 14w or true 16- always a hard choice going with the original pattern or extended sizing
You can find the size chart as well as more information about choosing a size here! https://charmpatterns.com/charm-patterns-sizes/
It is so kind of you to be so conscientious of your audience and pleasing to everyone. Your creations are wonderful and empowering. Thank you for all you do!
Hearing that you’re including H cups is honestly what made me sign up for your Patreon! I’m still a novice but knowing that I’ll be able to eventually build my skill set up enough to construct garments that can contain me is both exciting and extremely encouraging. Thank you for that!
That's great! Hopefully we can download the extended sizes and not have to repurchase.
When these come out, are we going to have to purchase new patterns? or will you have the extended sizes available for purchase? or just available for download?
I never doubted that you would do this, you also give us the tools to fit size up and down. The quality is clear in all designs.
So amazing!! To stop and think how long you’ve already been working on this is enough to be amazed already. I’m so blessed to see how much love and support you’re getting from our community and to be in this community.
This is wonderful! I' so glad you were able to do this. I've also watched you grow your brand since before your books and I'm so thrilled to see your company continue to blossom. There are so many folks who will now have much easier access to your fabulous designs.
Gertie and her team has become my happy place on social media 😂🥰 love what you do, keep it up ❤️🧡💛💚💙
Awesome! I can imagine all the hard work that goes into each and every detail. 🥰
You are doing amazing work! Keep it up!!!
Awesomeness!!! This is absolutely fantastic 👏
Great news!!
I’m just blown away. This is amazing 🤩 I just can’t wrap my head around how you do it. The day only have 24h and you are only three people working in your company. Kudos to you for all joy, beauty and amazing designs that you bring to this world. Please get enough sleep so you don’t burn your candle in both ends at the same time because we need you in this world ❤️
Thank you I would love to be able to sew fun clothes for friends and family of all sizes
That is so wonderful! I really appreciate you taking this step considering what a complicated and expensive undertaking it undoubtedly is. Glad to contribute to this inclusive effort!! Everyone should be lucky to make such great patterns in their size (not everyone can have Susie as their measurement double like me!!)
I am so beyond happy . I wear a 20 in your current size range . The Lorreta shorts were the first nonskirt garment I felt confident wearing without a giant tunic top . Charm patterns have expanded my sewing skills and also my confidence in what I wear . I just wanted to say thank you I'm excited for other people to get that same thrill of feeling stunning .
How wonderful xxx
As someone who is currently right on the cusp of your current sizes I appreciate this for myself and for the ladies that don't yet fit into the sizes. I have been sewing for only a couple of years and grading a pattern up is totally a mystery to me still so thank you for doing this.
Oh my! I am so excited to hear this, and can't say THANK YOU enough! So stoked!
Thank you so so so much! I’ve been hoping for this for a long time!!
Amazing news ! Thank you so much for all your hard work. My bottom half thanks you so very, very much 😉
I wish to thank you very much. I appreciate your attention to the small details. You are deserving of praise for you solid and consistent research. I, prefer woven fabric to knits. I prefer Vintage Styling to 'hot off the racks'. I prefer Natural Fibers to Synthetics. Many Independent Pattern Companies have caught my eye during their early days in business. Only Gertie has kept on doing her due diligence and kept her designs to the highest standards. Thank you, again
Charm Patterns sets the standard for other small indie patterns companies to aspire to.
Not really -- many indies have been doing extended sizes for quite some time.
I'm typically 14H or 16 F/G, now I can make more things for my family now🤗
Thank you so much Gertie and team, you know i love everything you do anyway! I have just realised i would be a size 22 in charm patterns, brilliant, cinch-it dress as my first garment to make it is and that will keep me happy till august, when the extended sizes may start so then down the rabbit hole i go!! God help my poor little bank balance!! Happy Happy Happy!!! :)
I am so excited for this! Right now I do fit into the current size range but barely. I usually have to do a lot of adjustments to patterns to get a good fit cause in the big 4 companies I'm usually a 26 and they only go to 22. Yes I can go to the plus size patterns but they still seem to think that just because we are bigger that we don't want the same styles as everyone else and just get a potato sack instead, it's very frustrating. It's one of the things I love about Gertie's patterns, she includes us whenever she can. Thank you so much for how hard you work for us! We really appreciate everything you do for us!!!
Although I'm usually a 14-16, I love that you are including more sizes so everyone can "feel their fantasy". I've read many posts of sewers who have to learn to grade up your patterns and I felt bad for them. I understand their struggle because I have to do FBAs and grade some with the big 3 patterns. I'm sure today you will feel an outpouring of love for your Patreon and Charm patterns! Thank you for thinking of everyone as your business expands!💙💜💖
Yay!!!!! I'm so excited. That you for this I love how inclusive you are!!
Very happy for this announcement. I'm a size 20 top and a 24 bottom. I feel like I never get patterns finished because I'm always grading them up.
Couldn't agree more with Amber! Totally proud of you for including people of different colours, sizes and shapes in your photoshoots and patterns, working towards even further inclusivity, talking about body positivity and making this a safe and fun space for all of us:)
What an exciting announcement! I appreciate the transparency and hope that you continue to update us on the process and its progress. While it’s important to take your time to ensure that the release will be successful, continued communication on these matters goes a long way in the community. I look forward to when you will be able to share your expertise and unique designs with more people.
So exciting!!!!
Yay! I love behind the scenes work 😃😃😃
Although this does not apply to me, I applaud the incredible effort and empathy you put into being body positive and inclusive. I’ve been a fan since before your first book, from your blog, your Bombshell Dress on Craftsy, and your very first patterns with Butterick. As a sewist, I’ve learned so much from your work. As a vintage enthusiast, my appreciation for fashion history has deepened. As a content marketer, I use your journey from blogger to Charm and Patreon as an example of how quality content is the basis for earning an audience and building a brand. And as an anti-racist and a silent letter B in LGBTQ, your sincere desire to learn, do better, and make space for diversity in your work and in your brand is commendable and inspiring. You’ve earned a fan for life, Gertie—I’m cheering for you loudly and proudly all the way, and can’t wait to see what you do next!
If you need testers I am happy to help. I’ve tested for several brands as they expand their ranges.
OMG I'm almost crying over here, thank you so much for further plus sizes!! After I had my son, I kept gaining and gaining. And my PCOS is making it so hard to lose. I was I tears because I was up to charm size 20 and wouldn't be able to keep making your beautiful clothes. I have so much going on with my health and I'm on so many medications to balance hormones and insulin resistance and infertility. Sewing your patterns is always the best part of my day. 💛
Hey cysters!!!
Fantastic. As one of your larger sized clients I love this... I can grade most patterns up myself but its brilliant that I won't have to
This is great news! I joined for the cup sizes but it’s nice to see a bigger size expansion. I’m glad my support helped make this happen. I’d love to peek a bit more behind the scenes. Edit: Will you be posting the expanded size chart soon? I’d love to see the measurements.
OMG! I'm so happy... I was seriously thinking about letting go of my Pateron subscription, because I have to grade up all the patterns. But I'm thrilled that Charm is going to increase their sizing.
This is great news! The cup sizes are what brought me to your patterns in the first place. Thank you to the team for the hard work behind the scenes that goes into this. I for one would love to see one of your crowd casts focus on the process behind designing patterns for different body shapes and sizes - I'm sure you could educate us all on the way the standard block has changed over the decades!
Awesome. Thank you, Gertie, for your hard work and dedication.
So exciting! Can’t wait for the Expanded Night and Day Dress!
I was literally going to say the same thing!
Brilliant - love this move to be more size inclusive!
You are so wonderful to your Patrons never let anyone tell you different!!
You girls are working it!!
Great news!! I wear a 20 in your range and it'll be great to have options for myself and for larger friends.
Thank you Gertie, I'm sure that will mean so much to many of our scouts. Now, to wait patiently!
You’re all so wonderful.
Very happy to hear this update. Would love if you could also share the actual measurements for the extended sizes.
Wonderful news! I am so glad to hear this!
This is great to have an update! For me, it's been very important with the cup sizing, I realised this recently when I purchased a pattern from another small company, they didn't include various cup sizes, it was a reminder why I love charm and patreon. Thank you for all the hard work behind the scenes!
Fabulous!
This is fantastic news and I’m so glad I’ll be on the front lines of the rollout, here on Patreon!
That is fantastic news - I’ve had so many friends who have been desperate to make the patterns and now will be able to! Brilliant, brilliant news!