Pattern and Instructions: The Starlet Gown
The final pattern for the secret and glamorous Society of Charm is here! We’re delighted to wrap up this year with a companion gown for our popular Society Dress.
The Starlet Gown is a 1930s-inspired fitted knit dress in two lengths. It features an elegant cowl neckline and deep-V open back (with optional modesty panel), and it is fully interchangeable with the Society Dress—so you can mix-and-match the bodice, skirts, and sleeves between the two dresses to create your own perfect sophisticated (and comfy!) gown.
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 #starletgown!
xoxo,
Gertie
Comments (118)
Hey, there was a mistake in the pattern instructions
Has anyone tried making this dress but with the society dress top/front. I love the bust and waist front of the society dress but want this back!
oh my goodness i love this idea so much!!
So, I didn’t read all the comments yet, but how do you solve the backless problem for someone with large ta-tas? Do you use a stick on bra? Or is there some other option I’m not aware of? I never wear backless so I’ve not had to deal with it before but I really want to make the backless version. I am 38DDD.
Michelle, I lowered the modesty panel until it covered my bra strap. Worked fine.
where do I find the videos?
If you’re on the computer just click the collections tab and there is a folder of videos. If you’re on your phone (your phone may be different) but I have to click Gertie’s picture and then I can see the collections tab.
Did you just hand stitch the chain to the back?
I made this and wore it to an event last night and totally didn’t get any pictures of myself! It was so comfortable and easy to make!
When you think about expansions for next year, may we please get a slim long-sleeve to go with this? I think that would be lovely.
Lengthening the society's short sleeve might get you something along the lines of what you want
So glam, the options are amazing this might be my NYE look thank you Gertie!!
So beautiful! Thank you so much!
This is utterly amazing. I think you just conquered my fear of working with knit fabrics 😂
Omg, I love it so much!! The back options are really a show stopper! I have a few yards of stretch velvet that have been dying to be made into something like this ❤️
I absolutely love this dress. It's fabulous and I'm already day dreaming about which versions I want to do first. Excited!! 😍
I want to try this top with the Claudette skirt. Do y’all think that would work?
That would be so pretty! Claudette is drafted for slightly more stretch so it likely has less ease than Starlet. That said, you could look at the finished measurements and adapt Claudette at the side seams for it fits the Starlet bodice.
What is Gertie wearing underneath hers? I can go backless but I don't like the feeling of my boobies moving around :)
Ha! I hear you. I used these adhesive cups for the first time and they worked great! You use the part that looks like bunny ears to hoist your boobs up so you get good support.
Fabulous!!!
Speechless!! So beautiful I could cry.
I wonder if you could make the modesty panel in a fleshtone mesh or illusion mesh... I so wish I should go backless!!! it just looks so stunning!
You absolutely could! I love this idea!
So glamorous!! It will be perfect to wear a pair of Opera gloves with the dress
Wow how gorgeous xxx
well my plans for the stash of green velvet I have just went out the window!! this is amazing!
Omfg I literally gasped this is stunning!!! My favorite by far I will need this in every color
Wow!
I’ve had several yards of a gorgeous silvery-grey velvet/velour on a shelf for maybe ten years. Finally I’ve decided what to make. A more recent hoard of eggplant might be lovely, too. Time for people to envy my wardrobe again!
Oh how beautiful! I joined as the Francie top came out and just love this Patron! Thank you Gertie and anyone else involved to bring these beautiful outfits to life for us all! ❤️🎄
Oh my gosh I just fell over! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
You all have done it again, another stunning dress. I just got some blue velvet for a different dress but I think I might have to change. I love an exposed back with a higher drapey neckline.
Fwoar! Crikey!
I made the Society Dress already four times, guess I need to make some more! What a great way to end this year's theme and pattern!
This is so beautiful! This has been my first patreon year (I joined in the Sophia month) and it's has been so stunning! Pretty much everything has been what I've been looking to move my style towards (speakeasy jazz club vibes with slight occult twist) and I've been so excited to up my sewing game and create a new wardrobe!
What a perfect ending to this year, I'm absolutely thrilled about this pattern, LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
OH MY LANTA 😻😻😻
I love this!!
10/10 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Love that this has evening and daytime options.x
Love it! Defiantly Viva Worthey.
I’m blown away. So beautiful and so versatile.
I'm so excited for this one!! Definitely need to make this one soon!
Wow! This is the dress I didn’t know I needed! What a fitting end to this year’s theme!
Can you use the front of the society dress and the back the starlet gown?
I think you totally could! Boy that would be fabulous!
That's very clever, I love the back skirt yoke. And those sleeves too.
Just what I wanted for a work function in January! Woo hoo!
I died just so I could live again for this dress!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Omg this is a show stopper! 😍 Love that it mixes and matches with the Society dress! What a banger to end the society of charm with! 🥰🥰🥰
I have to post again! At first glance, it looks like a deceptively simple style, HOWEVER, have you looked at those gorgeous style and shapping lines! Wow, no wonder this dress looks breathtaking on both Gertie and Susie! I can't wait to see everyone else's. This is going to look amazing on so many body shapes.
Wowwwowowowow! Love it! 💗 All these options - fantastic! Love that cowl neckline - will probably make some tops from that too. 😉
Love 💕
Sooo elegant. I'm sorry that we have to say goodbye to Society of Charm. I have loved this year so much. I loved the others too, but this one really spoke to me.
I had hoped for this exact dress in woven, so I'll take it! Beautiful!
I’d love tips on how to convert it! Seems like it could be done!
WOW! Charm explosion! This is STUNNING!
Oh my goodness...can I call in sick this afternoon to get start. I will miss this year's theme but thank you for one final FABULOUS pattern.
EXCUSE ME WHILE I PICK MY JAW UP OFF THE FLOOR! This is STUNNING! I can't wait to make a million of these in every variation.
OMG STOP CANT HANDLE IT! 🤯🤯🤯So amazing 😻 ITS SO DAMN PRETTY! EVERY VERSION! 😍😍😍😍 why do I have so many projects in the way 😭😭😭😭 excellent job as usual!
Absolutely love the back skirt yoke. I'd love some beach pyjamas or tap pants with the same yoke detail, front and back. 30s is my favourite fashion decade so I'm beyond excited about this one and crossing fingers for more 30s stuff
I wrote in beach pyjamas on the survey
Wow! I love it! Especially with the trumpeting skirt!
This is so stunning. Thank you for this beautiful pattern!
Love this so much ! Society was my favorite pattern of the year so i m glad to have more options !!
Really like the back detail 😍
That is beautiful and I must own it immediately!
Well I think I found my bridesmaid's dress for my brother's wedding!
It's my Christmas wish!!! Yay! Thank you!!!
Bishop sleeves in lace! The back yoke on the skirt is fantastic!
Oh, and the coupe is so much more elegant than a flute for champagne! :)
LOVE IT! I wasn't excited about the idea of a bias-cut satin gown. Those have never been flattering for me. But THIS! I can't wait to make it in velvet! This makes me think of a dressier version of the secret pajama Society Dress.
Ohhhhh I love this!!!
OMG stunning I love thisss
Waiting for the monthly pattern is like waiting for Christmas Eve, multiply for 12! Another gift from Gertie ❤️. Love it like I loved the Society (I have made three of them already…). This one deserves a deep green stretch satin to feel like an Hollywood silver screen Diva 🌹
From the hint, I didn't think I would be into this but OMG I'm so bummed I won't have time to make this before a holiday party tomorrow. 😭😭😭
STUNNING!!!!
My jaw literally dropped 🤩
oh the back is so pretty! LOVE a society expansion! the magic dress that just keeps on giving.
This is THE gown I requested when I filled out the annual survey. I cannot wait to make this. Thank you!!!!
Beautiful!
Ooooo...I just ordered some cashmere blend Ponte to make a skipper dress. I may be changing my pattern plans
Ooh where can one find cashmere Ponte? 😊
I was looking for this exact pattern this week and couldn't find anything i liked! this is perfect!!
This is the New Year’s dress we need. (Also, links to fabrics not live.)
Yep I love this, but definitely drafting a more bat-wing bodice or cut on sleeves. The arm opening looks huge to me!
This is stunning! Love it 😀 💕
OMG I think this is the first time that one of my wants for next year actually came to fruition early. 😍 I soooo wanted an open back and neckline option and it was delivered. Thank you so much Gertie and team. Did I mention that I absolutely love ❤️ this pattern.
I LOVE this neckline!
Beautiful!!
I had a feeling it would be workable with the society dress, wrap it all up and tie it all together. Beautiful dress! Would make a beautiful wedding dress! I have a very pretty black polkadot crushed velvet that would be beautiful made from this pattern. I thought I had my 3 outfits nailed down for a 3 day convention coming up at the end of May but you and Gunnar Deatherage have made me do a rethink lol
Does Gunnar's Patreon work like this one, where all past patterns can be grabbed when joining?
It's so funny cuz I put a cowl neck -something- on the survey so I guess I got my request early 😍😍
Same! I couldn't be happier. I am going to cut this out asap!!
I am so in love with this dress! Can't wait to make it.
This is amazing and the versatility is beyond!!! I love the gown but the dress I could wear all the time! Society series here I come!❤️
this is gorgeous. Love the back details 😍
Wow, this is perfect 💞
OHMY!!!
Bless you for the optional back panel for those of us that have to wear a bra 🥰
OMG... Suzie Dahl (hope spelling is correct) in the leopard print... if I wasn't already sold on the gown, that would have done the trick!!
I'm so pleased I bought a coverstitch machine this year, I have just the right piece of green crushed velvet for this!
Obsessed.
This is what dreams are made of! Thank you Gertie!
Wow! So beautiful! Comfy and elegant-what a great combo!
Gorgeous! I've been so excited for a cowl neck!
Wow! This is gorgeous!
No bias cut dress..... So just a knit cowlneck...
Wow! I love this!
Gorgeous! I love how much you can do with it!
Love the back options, gorgeous! 😍
GERTIE, HOW DO YOU KEEP DOING THIS, SO AMAAAAZZZZIIINNNGG!!!!
Ooooooo 😍😍😍😍
Oh, I love this! it's so pretty!
Yay! I’ve been hoping for a cowl neck
Gorgeous!!! 🤩🤩
So pretty thank you!