Welcome to the Charm Artist Collective
It’s finally here, patrons: The unveiling of our brand new theme! It’s time to bid a fond adieu (for now!) to Camp Gertie and to welcome the Charm Artist Collective, our new theme for 2022.
What is the Charm Artist Collective?
Picture it: Greenwich Village, 1956. You duck into an unassuming cafe and walk down the steps into a dimly lit room. You hear soft jazz music, the unmistakable sound of shears briskly cutting fabric, spoons clinking against coffee cups, and laughter and conversation flowing. These are your people: the Charm Artist Collective. We’re a group of free thinkers and bohemians, and we believe in effortless glamour with a DIY spirit.
In this new year of Patreon, I was inspired by the Beat Generation, European cafe culture, and international artist collectives of yore. These midcentury iconoclasts left an indelible mark on the world in every discipline: art, literature, poetry, music, dance, film, and certainly fashion! Think Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face wearing cigarette pants, a turtleneck, and loafers. Or imagine Brigit Bardot in a tight skirt and off-the-shoulder top with tousled hair. But these bohemian ideas and images originated from around the globe and in every part of society: not just the Greenwich Village Beats and Hollywood’s interpretation of them–but Harlem’s Jazz evolution, Vienna’s cafe culture, London’s Teddy Girls, Mexico City’s thriving art scene, and many more.
The Collective = Fabulous Guest Artists for Charm!
As part of this theme, I am thrilled to announce that we are inviting some very notable illuminaries to join our collective. We will introduce a series of guest artists throughout the year to bring you fabulous bonus pattern designs. At the $10 level and above, in addition to your monthly pattern we will also be releasing 6-8 guest designs throughout the year! We’re pleased to announce that Jasmin Rodriguez (Vintage Vandalizm), Dandy Wellington, and Amanda ofModern June Cleaver will be lending their aesthetic expertise to create their own exclusive patterns, released only here on the Charm Artist Collective. And stay tuned for more guest artist reveals! These guest patterns will explore new disciplines and areas of fashion, to complement our already bursting archive of vintage-inspired garment patterns.
Of course, we will also continue to focus on fabulous monthly designs from Gertie and the Charm Team (think of the amazing inspiration to be had with this theme: cigarette pants, Breton tops, and more!) as well as education in our monthly videos. The first of the month will be as thrilling as always! For the $10 tier and above, we will also be releasing a series of 4-5 video fit clinics to help you take your sewing journey further and understand how to make our patterns fit your unique figure like a glove.
Above all, our main focus will continue to be community. You are all members of the Charm Artist Collective! Because you continue sewing, learning, and making each pattern your very own, you are each an artist in your own right. Thank you for joining us and allowing us to continue this creative path together!
But What About My Tier?!
Please see our home page for a detailed list of the new tiers and their benefits. All tier levels and prices will remain the same, and no tiers are being added or deleted. The names of the tiers have been changed to reflect the new theme: Poet ($7), Artist ($10), Beat Princess ($16), and Bohemian Princess ($19).
We have also made some changes to the tier benefits, so please read the tier descriptions carefully. The biggest change is that the merit badges in the $10 tier and above are being replaced with the 6-8 guest pattern designs throughout the year–these are in addition to your regular monthly patterns, and will be released mid-month. We are also introducing a series of video fit clinics that will drop on the months between guest designs, so you get an amazing extra every month! Our first guest design lands on January 15th (in just two weeks) so if you want to snag it, make sure you’re in the $10 tier or above. If you change tiers, you will only be charged the difference between your old and new tier until the next billing cycle.
What if I am in a grandfathered princess tier from 2020?
This paragraph only applies to you if you are in a grandfathered tier from pre-Camp Gertie (the princess tiers that declined to receive merit badges and stayed at their lower prices of $14 and $17). You can still stay in that tier at your lower rate, but it may be time to make a move. Only patterns in the $10 Artist tier, $16 Beat Princess and $19 Bohemian Princess will receive the bonus guest design patterns and fit clinics–and we don’t think you’ll want to miss them! (Note: Patrons in the grandfathered tiers will receive all other benefits listed in the princess tiers.) If you change tiers, you will only be charged the difference between your old and new tier until the next billing cycle.
What if I paid for the year but want to upgrade my tier?
No worries! You can upgrade and you will only be charged the pro-rated annual difference between your old and new tiers.
Wait! I can pay for a year at once?!
Yes! You can pay for a whole year in advance on your membership account. The biggest benefit to this is not dealing with monthly charges on your credit card, and the peace of mind knowing that your membership fee won’t be declined if you get a new credit card or your card expires. (So you won’t risk missing out on anything!)
More questions?
I’ll be doing a live event just for patrons on Monday, January 3rd. Stay tuned for details!
I hope you love our new theme. It's going to be a great year!
xoxo,
Gertie
Comments (200)
Woo Hoo! I look forward to my first full year as a member and getting back into sewing after YEEEAARRSSS of being away from it. Loving the theme and the people!! Happy Holidays! 😘
Holy cow! I can’t wait!!!
Haven’t been on Patreon in a while, so I apologize if I’m asking something that’s already answered/ common knowledge. Do we need to download all the patterns and things before the end of the year so we don’t lose the extra content? Or will they continue to be here as long as we keep up our membership? Thanks!
You have access to all the patterns as long as you are member. You currently have access to 3 years of patreon. I hope I answer your question 😉
Good day every one! I fall behind on my Patreons all the time and I'm trying to catch up here with everything. Has there ever been a playsuit release? A short sleeve with shorts type? I've really been on a kick with the cute ones I've seen lately with the collars that zip up. Super cute and would love to make myself as they don't seem all that difficult (the stretch material might be tricky if you're not used to it). I was find anything but I could have missed it. Thanks for your help.
I am so loving this pattern! I’ve been looking for a set like this, but with no luck. This makes me so happy!
How is Hattie feeling?
ELVIS PRESLEY, LIZABETH SCOTT, LOVING YOU, 1957
Completely new to patreon. I came here looking for the Audrey Cigarette Pants Pattern - am I still able to get that??
Go to the standalone patterns tab.
Does anyone know how I can get my free pattern? I’m looking for the night and day dress
If you mean the one free pattern a year, it’s whichever new pattern Gertie selects and will be sent out at release time. If you mean using one of your codes, go to the charm website and there will be a code field at checkout.
I'm a little behind on this news. Am I right in thinking the patches have stopped? I have been wondering where mine are, and this would explain it. (Edit) got my head around it now :) when it comes to patterns or patches, the patterns win :)
Wow! I can't believe I finally joined. So happy to be here
This is such a wonderful resource! I love the “how-to” videos and the cat video bombs are precious. I see a blooper reel coming or a “Sewing Advice” series with Elvira”
I'm so excited to be here! I love the theme this year! I can't wait. Thank you for the extended sizing.
Will there be tutorials for the Cinch-It Dress or the Night And Day dress?
So far, I'm loving...LOVING...the direction this theme is going. I'm so excited to see what else coming. (I also must mention the picture of the lady tux jumpsuit above with top hat is so amazing - and sexy - swoon)
mariner top
Yes, I'd like the beret pattern, too.
I really like the beret pattern
Where is the pattern for the beret ?
Top of the page, under the banner it says 10 more, click on that, last link says guest designers, it's in there! :)
I am not sure if I logged in right into the discord but, there were a bunch of middle eastern people there. Is there a link that takes me straight to sewing things on discord?
I am trying to work this out also.
Just officially upgraded to the artist tier. I’m so excited for the fit videos because that’s the part of sewing I struggle with most. I’m hesitant about the new theme because I don’t like form-fitting bottoms, but at the least, I know I’ll learn so much from Gertie’s wonderful teaching style.
Same !!! :)
Looking forward to the fit clinics, discord server?
Is it just my imagination or is there a discord server for the group? Thought I had read it somewhere and I'm looking everywhere for where that could have been mentioned. If someone sees this please let me know if this is true.
Hi, There is indeed! If you scroll up to the top of Gerties page here, where it says standalone patterns, next to that it says more. Click on that and you will see more options come up including discord, click on that and two posts will appear. The second one has everything about how to sign up to Discord including a link! Hope this helps
This was one of the most exciting announcements to read. The guest designers. The fit clinics. The theme. The imagery. Just incredible and beautiful. I’m gonna have to see if I can go part time at work and full time sewing at home.
I spy pants y’all! 😍
The theme looks beautiful! Will there be anything non-form fitting through the year for those of us who struggle to wear wiggles etc? :)
There's something for you now! Make the Joan Dress into a top using the hip length cutting line and it's a totally different garment (the slash-neck version is less fitted, if that's what you're after). We always strive to provide a variety of designs throughout the year. Take a look through our past designs and see how we switch it up!
i am so stoked! i love all these guest creators you are bringing on, and i can not wait for the fit clinics! i have a couple issues that happen almost every time i create piece...i am so excited!!
Super excited about the guest patterns! I love all of those creators and the opportunity to make their designs finally convinced me to bump up a tier level :) I can't wait to see what wonderful things are in store this year!
I'm looking forward to Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face vibes this year,
Love the new theme and rewards, thanks Gertie + crew!!!
We need PoisonGrrls to be a guest designer and design an adorable knitted beret pattern.
Amazing new theme ! I’m very excited. I do have a question about the guests patterns though, are they limitied edition ? Do I need to be in the right tier the exact moment they launch to ever get the pattern or can I upgrade later this year for example and access the previous ones ?
They will not be limited, but if you can consider upgrading now it would be much appreciated! We are paying all our guest artists throughout the year, so your monthly fees support the program :)
So excited for the new theme! Hoping to actually get my sew on this year as I have yet been able to make anything but have been enjoying all the content and learning! Happy New year all!
Happy New Year to Gertie and the Charm team. Cannot wait to see where you go with the new theme. Just upgraded I anticipation. ☺
I'm meh on 60s fashions but excited for the fit clinics!
We actually sourced from the ‘50s for much of the inspiration for this theme! We never limit ourself too much by staying overly faithful to a theme throughout the year, so I wouldn’t rule out the possibility of enjoying the designs just yet! :)
Me too. I upgraded to learn how to fit the patterns better too. Guest designs are an extra bonus!!
Love the new pattern and all the rest you have provided.
Sew excited for 2022 and to see what amazing new designs are released. The new theme is brilliant. LOVING IT!
Ravingly Happy. 😃😃😃😃👏👏👏👏🎈🎈🎈🎈🎉🎉🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️❤️😂😂😂😂😳🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Will the guest exclusives be available for limited time?
They will not be limited time! I didn't want to limit them since they are going to be spectacular. However, we are paying all our guest artists throughout the year, so your monthly fees support the program :) We definitely couldn't do it without the membership from the $10 tier and above!
I've upgraded! Such great value for money. The fit videos will be priceless. It doesn't matter how well you sew if you can't get the fit right.
Love the new theme. When my current membership expires (I paid annually last year) I’ll definitely be upgrading!
Awesome! FYI, you can upgrade any time, even if you paid for the year. You’ll just be charged the pro-rated difference between the two tiers.
Loving the theme and the new look, including the pattern instructions new look😍❤️..... Very excited. I have upgraded to gain the extras this year😊. Well done Charm team a super job! Xxx
Lol, I had a feeling your new theme was heading this way. I'm looking forward to the theme and guests but most of all I'm super excited about the Fit Clinic! I'm 5'2 1/2 and proportionally off somehow. Even though my measurements have me a size 6, nothing ever fits me without a lot of fiddling. So YAY and thank you!
Beyond excited for this year’s journey x
What the what?! You're collaborating with THE Dandy Wellington?! *dances*
Gertie and the Charm team are knocking it outta the park again! Just upgraded my tier and I can’t wait for those fit classes!!!
Oh HECK YEAH!
I have been the top tier since the start and it’s Seriously worth every single penny! Thank you!!!
Ahhhhhhh 🥰🥰🥰🥰 I am so darned excited for this!!! Especially the fit clinics, I have been struggling with my fittings, it’s so frustrating because I know what to do but I get paralysed by overthinking and then give up in disappointment.
For the grandfathered princesses, when do we have to change tiers by so that we can get the exclusives?
By the 15th of this month--that's when the first guest design drops!
I love it! I can just imagine the exciting options to come! So exciting. 💖 Can't wait for another year of fun and fashion. Thank you Gertie and all the gang! 😁
This is so exciting! I’ve been thinking about cigarette pants recently and have been unable to find a good pattern!
I am super excited about the new theme and I really like the guest designer idea 😍😍😍 But the free charm pattern is now gone 😅
It's still there! It's in the $7 tier, and everything above it gets those benefits plus more.
Oh, my goodness! This is so exciting! I was just watching Funny Face and became obsessed with the costumes in the beat scenes, not to mention Joan's looks in Mad Men. Thank you so much to the Charm team for all your thought, hard work, and care. You always go above and beyond to make sewing a wonderful experience, and as a new sewer, I so appreciate your tutorials too. Thank you and Happy New Year!! :)
Love it! Looking forward to being a part of this collective. Thank you so much for all the thought you put into such an incredible theme!
I'm paying $15 a month do I need to upgrade to the $16 a month to get the perks.? I'm sorry if this question's been asked before, I haven't had my coffee yet
Do you mean the $14 tier? If so, yes. Please read the paragraph on grandfathered princess tiers. There is also a detailed description of each tier on the main Patreon page if you're not sure which to choose!
I’m so excited for this!!!!
Vintage Vandalizm!!!! Omgg!!
I love all the thought that has gone into creating these themes. The new pattern is beautiful. I wish I could stay home and sew more😊
I can totally dig this theme!!! : snaps fingers :
This may seem like a dumb question, but is it possible to get a print of the Artist Collective print? The drawing? 🥲
We have something fun coming your way next week!
This is dreamy! I’m so into this theme!
This is FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!
Very excited about the fit videos. I am very short between my shoulders and bust. I often have to take out 1 ½ inches in both front and back of shirts and bodices. I haven’t really been able to master how to do it on a top with princess seams, though.
Ooooh I love this, 2022 is going to be fun! Thank you Gertie & team 🤩
Thanks so much this is amazing!! The bohemian princess still has merit badges in the description but I assume based on the description that they won’t exist anymore? 😊
Fixed, thanks!
Wahoo! I’ve upgraded to Artist to get access to the fit clinics and guest patterns! 🥳
Same here!!! :)
Love the theme! Is there an error in the description for the Artist tier? It says that it includes the fit clinics and designer patterns. But the post here says it’s only for the Beat and Bohemian (« Only princesses in the $16 and $19 tiers (Beat Princess and Bohemian Princess) will receive the bonus guest design patterns and fit clinics–). I am currently a « grandfathered in » princess tier. . Thanks in advance
Yes, this confused me too. I think that she was referring to the members who were getting a special price due to the changes from the first year. They need to upgrade this year to the new price.
I'm so excited about the new theme and fit clinics!! 🤩
Very fun, team!
This theme has this hep kitty vibrating with excitement!!!! Going ape to be a shape in a drape!! Dig it, you craaazy chick!!!
Hmmm... I am Bohemian, maybe I should upgrade from Beat Princess. What is the change up to this level?
There is a difference in the Charm patterns benefits between the princess tiers. You can see all the specifics on our Patreon home page, which is linked in the text above!
CIGARETTE PANTS
Yes this is what I'm so excited about too
Just stepped into the higher tier for those amazing benefits! So excited!!
I woke up at 3:30am just to see this announcement! This looks amazing Gertie and Team! <3
Oh my! What an amazing year we're going to have, I cannot WAIT for the fit clinics. I love you, Gertie! (And team)
This has made my heart SING!!!!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
You had me at fit clinics!
I love all of this, but especially the collaborative spirit and cultivating new designers. That’s the community I want to be a part of.
I love that! That’s definitely the most important aspect of this theme to me too!
I need to get my French barrette out👩🏼🎨 of the closet!
I'm very excited for the fit clinics and the guest designs. This will be great fun!
I love this idea
How does this work? When do we get to see the first design and pattern? Do we wait until the 15th?
The monthly pattern will drop today. We just gotta be patient. The bonus pattern drops in 2 weeks.
Has anyone had todays pattern come through
Still a bit of a waiting game... :D
This is soooooo exciting!!! I love it!
In my excitement about the theme I forgot to say a BIG thank you Gertie and team. Honestly I went to bed pretty sad last night about the state of the world. So thank you extra for giving me something creative to look forward to. These days I absolutely thrive on making things and really need this outlet to keep me motivated. Thank you to this community.
I’m so excited about the new theme! It speaks to me!!
I may be most excited about the fit clinics this year than anything else and that says a lot as I am a late 50s early 60s girl and Audrey Hepburn is my idol. This year is going to be so amazing I can't wait!!! My goal this year was to work on making things fit my body better. We are off to a great start.
I am here for this!
This is so exciting! This new theme is so cool!
This is the most! We'll be a shape in the drape!
I’m sipping coffee and my beret collection is ready!
Will the fit clinics be available to watch at any time, or is it like the zoom sewing circle that was not recorded?
I am so excited for Teddy Girls to have their moment!!
I am so thrilled about this. As I was looking through the book The Costumes of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel the other day I decided her beatnik club look was the look I was most identifying with these days. Cigarette pants and fitted high neck sweater tops are for me! Yay! I may even up my membership to the highest level for this one. And as a jewelry designer I’m now thinking up the perfect earrings to pair with these looks. This gets a big 👍 from me!
I am so excited! I am a huge fan of all three of the guest artists and I absolutely love the aesthetic for this year!
Gretchen, Staaaahp!!! I cannot keep up with all the amazingness happening right now!!! This theme is 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯!!!! Just take all my money while I prep my machines and get my cafesito brewing 🤌!!!!
THIS IS JUST.... WOOOOOW! AMAAAZING.
So much yes!!!! I’m so excited for everything!!!!
this is the best! the fitting clinics will be amazing! thank you team gertie!
Very excited. Upgraded my membership as this sounds awesome and I don't want to miss out!!!
❤️ One of my best memories is a beat-focused day in SF! I'm so excited to see what patterns are released and to have an excuse to visit those places again -- dressed to match maybe. 😍
Okay so...take my money, just take it all, i have no other words..except, awesome!
I’m so excited for this new theme!!!! 🥰😍🥰😍
Really excited for the fit videos! There’s some things I’ve avoided because I knew I would have to do pattern grading and that seems so intimidating 😳 (32 bust, 26 waist, 41 butt) tell me how to make things fit my waist and booty! 😂
This is even better than I expected. Can’t wait to make stuff for the new year !
Never would have imagined this was the reveal and so many of my favorite vintage styles people would be guest designers! You had me at Dandy Wellington!!! I knew there was something pulling me to join up and I’m glad I did!
When I tell y’all I screamed 😍 love this theme!!
I‘ve wanted to make cigarette pants for awhile now! Very excited
I got excited when I recognized all three guests that are currently listed! I've been following all of them on IG for awhile and knew Modern June Cleaver was already a Charmer but excited to see what the other two are bringing as well 🤩
Just amazing!!!
I’ve been loving all the content so far, unfortunately I haven’t had time to see much, but that’s going to change ver soon. I’m also very excited about your guest designers. I have met and seen Dandy Wellington perform several times in NYC when I would go Swing Dancing.
I am here for all of this
This is so cool!!!! ☺🙏🏼💕😘
This is awesome and love the guests
Very excited about new theme! If you are grandfathered into $14 print princess level do u need to upgrade to $16 level to receive extra content? I don’t want to miss out on any new designs🤩
Yes!
I... am... GONE!!! *clicks fingers so excitedly*
So pleased with guest pattern instead f merit badges 🤔🥰
I’m loving this theme and I’m so excited about the guest designers! The fit clinics are going to be amazing!
This is such a fun theme! FYI, Bohemian Princess still has merit badges listed in the benefits description of the tier.
I'm excited about the fit clinics, and love Dandy Wellington. Really hoping for a teddy girl blazer.
We don’t call it a blazer in the UK 😊 it’s a jacket/coat ! 😘😘😘 sorry seemed strange/alien to hear it called blazer to me🙃🥰😘
I am MADLY, MADLY, in love with this!!! I'm also upgrading my tier to Princess. I've been waffling the last few month and now am doing it! So much love for you and your team. This is my true fantasy!
SCREAMING
I am so excited for this. After a year of house renovation and finally getting my sewing room done, machine, overlocker and other things unpacked this is just what I've been waiting for! ❤️
Love this so much!,
I love this and I'm so excited!! Can't wait to begin and patterns too!!! Just a wonderful start to 2022 thank you Gertie & team!! Soooo very 😊 happy!! Happy New Year to all....it's gotta get better, right?!
I am so so excited. Mid-century mod was the theme I had picked for myself for 2022 about a month ago. So this is serendipitous.
Sorry, I'm puzzled - first it says that the guest designer patterns are included in the 10$ tier or above and further down it says the patterns are included in the 16$ tier and above? 🤔
No I am since 2021 at the $10 dollar and now at the artist and there is included the special patterns
Love it, love it, love it!!!!!!!!!!!
Woo hoo. I can definitely be on board with this.
So exiting!! Right up my alley.
I love this theme! It sounds exactly like the vibe I want in my closet!
I can't wait for this!
I am so very excited!!!!!!
Love the new theme!
Ooh this sounds exciting!
So fun! Hoping for some Mrs Maisel at the Gaslight inspired designs!
Omg Dandy Wellinton!!
Okay. Okay. Okay. But--- Audrey Hepburn's black dress from the end of Sabrina? *Begging puppy eyes* Loving the new theme! Can't wait to get started!
Hi does anyone know how I upgrade my teir please thank you
Ahhhhhhh!!!! Yes!
I have been hoping for cigarette pants!!!!!
Same!!!!
I love it! I can’t wait to see what we will do this year! ❤️
I, who haven't been long in the patreon, will my subscription just continue, and only change name? So I don't have to do anything to continue being a patreon?
That's right! Everyone remains in their current tiers (with updated names and some benefit changes) unless you decide to change your tier yourself.
Cigarette pants!!!! Cannot wait! And the extra patterns have even twisted my arm to upgrade my membership
Upgraded my tier straight away. 🙈🙈
This looks and sounds amazing! I’ve just updated my tier.
I can’t wait to see what is coming this year 😍
Yeah! Totally fits my best friend just started a jazz band
I’m always at work on the first of the year…seems like, so I never get in on the excitement right away. 😃😃 Looking forward to everything you all have planned for us!!
I squealed! I danced! I skipped through the house!!! Needless to say, I’m freaking excited!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
I'm on my last day of my honeymoon exploring the cafe culture of Vienna and I'm now a lot less sad about my trip ending 🙂
I hope you had a wonderful stay here - kind regards from Vienna :)
This is amazing! Love it 😍😍😍
Oh my God, loving this…… been waiting for cigarette pants!❤️❤️❤️❤️
I cannot wait
I frikkin love this!!!!!
Wow how cool!!!!
Love this year’s theme! ❤️
I literally screamed!!! The guest artist list is amazing. So excited for this theme 😎
This is great!! Very inspiring!
So great, I am so excited. :-D
PERFECT! I’m so excited!!
Omg I LOVVVVEEEEE THIS SO FREAKING MUCH
LOVE!!
Love this so very much!!
I am thrilled at this theme, and cannot wait for the amazing content throughout the year! Really, I couldn't be more excited
EEEKKKK! How exciting!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!
I LOVE THIS!!! 😍😍😍