Patterns and Instructions: The Grace Bodice
UPDATE 9/20/2023: The Bodice Front B/C Cup pattern piece on the size 2-20 file has been corrected, and new files uploaded. No other pattern pieces were affected.
Inspired by the classic elegance of Grace Kelly, the Grace Bodice is a stunning addition to the Lamour pattern series.
Feel like a princess with the capelet-inspired yoke, fully functional button placket and collar, and three different sleeve options. Try the sleeveless or short puff sleeve for a daytime look, or go for full drama with the long generous bishop sleeves.
No matter which options you choose, this classic Charm bodice is sure to have you looking like royalty!
We went all out for my lovely embroidered sheer pink number (with the bodice, collar, and placket underlined and the skirt lined for opacity) with the dramatic bishop sleeves and a tea-length circle skirt. Then Susie and I went more casual for the daytime looks in cotton with gathered skirts. She's in a gorgeous cotton floral with the short sleeve option, and I'm in a sleeveless brown gingham with some extra white ruffle trim.
You'll find the tiled file (for printing at home on A4 or letter size sheets and taping together) and the A0 file (for printing at a copy shop like ThePlottedPattern.com or PDFPlotting.com). Please note that we now have two size blocks, so make sure to download the correct files for the size you're making. If you have any questions about which size to sew, don't forget to read our blog post with all the details!
Don’t forget to watch the companion tutorial video and then share your makes with the hashtags #charmpatterns and #sophiadress!
xoxo,
Gertie
PS: Secret hint! Glamour Circle+ patrons will see a clever Halloween hack of the Grace Bodice in the upcoming issue of Vintage by Gertie magazine, releasing on the 15th. Can you guess what we have in store?
Comments (77)
Oh Wow! Absolute gorgeousness - Thank you!
Where do I find an example on how do add the zipper It's not in the video
The recent Sabrina Dress video shows you how to add a zipper: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-sabrina-120890984
I was just looking at this and came up with an idea. In the post Gertie says it has a capelet inspired yoke, I've seen dresses that have a capelet instead of sleeves, with a little pattern hacking you could use the capelet from last year, change the neck edge to be able to sew into the yoke seam and have a capelet dress. Hopefully that makes sense, I sometimes have a hard time describing my ideas but I think it would be really pretty!
Hello! Has the problem with the 2-20 B/C Cup Bodice Front pattern piece been resolved? No rush or anything--I just want to know whether I should print it or wait. Thank you
Fixed! New files are uploaded on Patreon. Thanks for your patience!
Just saw the note in the instructions about the apex being marked on the pattern; that's awesome! Thank you for adding that!
Gorgeous xxx
Thank you so much! Another gorgeous piece from you all at Charm - I love it!!
ohhhhhhhh this is going to be the best gingerbread dress for Christmas
I'd love to make this up as a blouse with the Aurora peplum added!
How the heck do you keep coming up with new, amazing things?! So pretty!!!
Ooooooo is the Halloween hack a Wednesday inspired black dress that would be amazing x
Oh my gosh!! I was just looking at a vintage pattern with a cape yoke and wanting to make one!! Amazing 🥰🥰
This is so, so pretty! Really elegant and work appropriate even in a sheer. I want to try it with the dagger collar!
I absolutely love this ♥️. Every single make was perfect!
It's perfect, Gertie.
Ahh the possibilities!! Love it so much!
That pink fabric is to die for!!! GORGEOUS!!
Beautiful! Does this mean you’ll be expanding the Lamour base pattern into the 12-32 size range?
The yoke & drop sleeve invoke a very 1860's vibe but paired with the fitted bodice into a full skirt, creating a small waisted silhouette - it becomes so specifically reminiscent of Grace Kelly. Love it.
OBSESSED
How does this fasten? Is it a concealed side zip?
I'd love to try this as a blouse! So pretty.
Oh it’s perfect!
I bet this will look really nice for nighttime in black lace or black chiffon !
So gorgeous! I especially love the sleeveless version that is giving me major 50s country western vibes. It would be so cute with some boots!
Oooh! I love the sleeveless overhang onto the shoulders!
Lovely! I especially like the brown sleeveless version and the pink dress reminds me of Judy's pink dress in "White Christmas".
That's what it reminded me of thank you x
This is beautiful! I just purchased some lovely silk organza and this just might be the perfect match for it 😊
This is perfection. Thank you so much Charm Team!! I can't wait to make every variation!
Axactly what I was hoping for....a long sleeve bodice that can be also hacked into a fitted blouse.....so awesome! all woven fiends will be super happy :-)
Oh, it's exactly what I hoped for! I'm so excited!!!
If you removed the top part of the bodice and sleeves you would be left with a bodice very similar to the one Sophia Loren is wearing in the photo Gertie posted for the crowd cast of Sophia doing the side glance to Jane Mansfield.
Now this, I definitely needed for my work wardrobe!
This is absolutely gorgeous 😍
It's really pretty
Love the dress, but can we talk about the shoes? 😍 I’ve been looking for some great heels lately with a low vamp and a non-stiletto heel. The ones Gertie is wearing look awesome! Looks like maybe the same shoe in different colors? The pink version of the dress is gorgeous, but I’m not generally one who wears a button up to my neck. I’ll be interested to see what you all do with it!
Me neither (cos of my big bust) but I think either the sheer or by using colour blocking might work for me? Def worth a mock up… And can always have the buttons open I guess?
Oh my gosh this is stunning! I love this style but I've never bit the bullet to make it up before. Hooray!
I love it so much.
It feels weirdly Victorian and I am 100% into it.
Yes exactly lol, the first image is kinda giving “civil war” 🤣 😅 But I’m into it
OMG 😱🫶🏻
Absolutely gorgeous!!
Pardon my language but FUCK WHERE DO I START?? I want all options 😍😍😍😍😍 this pattern is beyond epic. It’s so pretty! You made my shitty morning stellar! Thanks so much Gertie!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
And next month there will be a hack to turn it into Wednesday’s prom dress.
Wow I love it this amazing new style! I have such a difficult time with extra fabric fitting near the front of my sleeves and this will solve that! THANK YOU Gertie!! I can't wait to make this one and I have the perfect 10yds of fabric just waiting!!🧵🪡💖💖💖💖💖
This unbelievably beautiful.
Beautiful. I hope the hack is for Wednesday's prom dress!
I think it is! 😍 I hope so, in any case 😂
this is so so pretty. the gingham version without sleeves is so good, i can see myself wearing that a lot, and i don’t even like collared shirts! thank you for another lamour option! my fave.
Oh my this would be perfect for my birthday dress! 💕
gorgeous!! I'm a teacher and love any school appropriate and elegant patterns. thank you Gertie!!!!
The hack? Wednesday prom party dress?? 😍
Beautiful!
Ummmmm, this seems like a fantastic base for a Sophie Hatter cosplay 😍 I’m in love with this
That's such a good idea. Especially the yellow dress from the credits she wears as they fly off.
Ok, but I need to know about your hair twist. I'm assuming it's a hair piece?
I think they are from Stevie Rosalie.
I just watched a video on Grace Kelly, and this looks like when she draped herself in lovely lace, tulle, and other frilly fabrics. So elegant and pretty.
I am in love!!! And I think I know what the Halloween hack will be and I am so excited for it!
Halloween hack???? Wednesday Adams???
Stunning! 😍 ❤
Amazing!!! So reminiscent of the 1860s Garibaldi blouses. I'm in love.
Wow, wow, wow this is stunning and so unexpected - I love it!!!! And I think that shoulder seam will actually be flattering for my narrow sloped shoulders??? 💕 I love ALL the versions. 😃
I am “Blown away. Now, that is “One Class Act”!!!
The hangover dress!! I love it!! 😍
I've been wanting this for so long! Thinking of how to hack another pattern. So excited.
So pretty!
I'm gonna quit my job... Need to be sewing
So freaking cute!
Oh my gosh yesssssss!!!!!!!!!
Oh wow..it’s so pretty!
Yes! Yes! Yes! Thank you!
Amazing!