Charm Patterns by Gertie

This pattern is an expansion of the Niagara Keyhole Bodice, and gives you the option for midriff without the keyhole and a longer sleeve. It is meant to be worn off the shoulder, and it is in the Lamour series, so you can mix and match the bottoms as you desire. Jun and Susie are wearing lovely rayo

Directly inspired by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, this pattern expands the Sabrina Dress pattern with two different bodice back options. The Holly Bodice Backs pattern includes a dramatic structural U-shaped upper back (similar to the one in the movie), as well as a simple strap design.

So Much Drama! The Hollywood Robe is an expansion pattern for the Hollywood Dress, with a looser bodice, a dramatic drop sleeve, and an optional long train for the skirt. Inspired by the extravagant robe that Jean Harlow wears in the 1933 movie Dinner at Eight, this garment is stunning in sequins wi

The perfect cape for the spookiest season of the year! The Glampire Cape is an expansion of the Drama Club Cape pattern, with a simple straight front opening, an optional hood, and a longer length. It’s great in black velvet lined with red satin (with press-on fangs, of course!) for all your costume

It’s not quite a pencil skirt, and it’s not quite a flared trumpet skirt…what is it? It’s the Boardwalk Slim Skirt! With the swish of a bias-cut skirt (although it’s cut on the straight grain), this magical slim skirt has just enough flare for walking ease. A Lamour-series expansion for the Boardwal

This expansion for the Honor Roll Top takes a classic basic in a whole new direction! With three tiers that flutter as you move, this sleeve is perfect for flouncing your way onto the dean’s list at your favorite sewing academy. While the sleeve was designed with three tiers, you could choose to onl

A wrap top is lovely, but a wrap dress is even better! The Extra Credit Wrap Skirt is an extension pattern for the Extra Credit Wrap Top, which you can use to create a classic wrap knit dress. This pattern is designed to be paired with the Extra Credit Wrap Top; however, creative Charm School studen

What’s a school uniform without matching accessories? The Charm School Necktie adds the finishing touch to our 2024 sewing school uniform, and it’s a perfect menswear addition to your wardrobe in general. Paired together with this wonderfully dramatic mutton sleeve expansion for the Patsy Blouse, yo

This dress has been on Team Charm’s pattern hack wishlist for years! Worn by Rosemary Clooney in my favorite holiday movie, White Christmas, the inspiration dress is a green velvet wonder with a full overskirt belted over a slim pencil skirt. My version calls for a full circle skirt and modified swe

You loved this month's cozy-comfy Francie Top, and here's a companion skirt! The Francie Skirt expands every top in our Barbie series and gives you so many options to create the perfect knit dress! With two different lengths, you can create a short skater skirt dress with the Skipper bodice, then ma

Happy Halloween Extravaganza! For day two of our 13 days of Halloween celebrations this year, I’m excited to share the Katrina Sleeve and Katrina Waspie Belt patterns with you, as seen in the Fall 2023 issue of Vintage by Gertie magazine. This dress was inspired by one of the outfits worn by Christi

Hello, lovely! You’ve been asking for a longer-sleeve addition to the darling Scout Dress, and here it is! This three-quarter-length sleeve includes a bit of fullness leading into a period-correct cuff, which perfectly matches the charm and silhouette of the Scout Dress. Not only does this give you

Demure by day and darling by night, the Aurora Bodice is a versatile addition to your mix-and-match wardrobe! Choose a classic look with the basic darted bodice or add the optional laced corset-style overlay, peplum, and sleeves to create the fantasy outfit of your dreams. This gorgeous bodice can b

Surprise! We have an early Valentine's Day gift for you. (Or Galentine's, for those who celebrate!) I’m delighted to offer you this adorably sweet pattern expansion for one of our in-house favorites, the Frenchy Peignoir Set. The Frenchy Babydoll Expansion turns the Frenchy Nightie into a fun babydo

Hey Artists, it’s time for another guest-designed pattern! I am beyond excited to finally reveal this pattern that I teased at the end of the Carousel Dress video: a mix-and-match collection to expand the Carousel Dress! The SewRena Collection includes a sleeve option with removable cuffs, a collar,

Meet the Las Vegas Halter Top! For this design, I was inspired by collared halter bodices of the '50s, as well the King of Rock 'n' Roll himself. This fabulous top can be made with or without the swingy peplum, and with or without the dramatic collar. The gathered bustline, fitted midriff, and super

Happy Holidays, scouts! To celebrate, we are releasing a smattering of gifts to you throughout December. We're calling this "Charm Random Acts of Christmas" and it's already started on our blog with a fun holly appliqué tutorial. Today we're bringing you a little treat, a turtleneck expansion for th

Ahoy, Charm Scouts! We've created a vintage-inspired nautical blouse that I just know you're going to love. I took inspiration from vintage mariner scout uniforms, with a little sleeve drama reminiscent of 20's middy blouses. It's got shoulder princess seams, a gorgeous nipped waist, and two bow opt

Happy June, patrons! As you may have already seen, we've just released two fabulous new Charm Patterns. You all have been asking for a bathing suit pattern for years now, so I hope you'll be excited to know that one of them is the Esther Swimsuit! So here on Patreon we are making this month's conten

UPDATED 02/14/2024: Skipper is now available in our full size range! Get the files for the 2-20 and 18-34 (A-H Cups) pattern below. Meet Barbie’s sassy little sister, Skipper! This fabulous knit pattern can be made as a bodysuit or dress. Skipper has a wide scoop neckline and the option of elasticiz

Happy October, my glamour ghouls! I'm beyond thrilled to be bringing you a bodice and collar expansion for the Charm Patterns Stanwyck Skirt . . . meet the Stanwyck Dress! This bodice has cut-on cap sleeves, a sleek darted fit, and a removable collar. Best of all, it's drafted to interchange perfect

The Harlow Pajamas are a FREE Charm Pattern full of '30s glamour, and here's a fabulous sleeve expansion just for you patrons. This batwing- The Harlow Pajamas are a FREE Charm Pattern full of '30s glamour, and here's a fabulous sleeve expansion just for you patrons. This batwing-style sleeve brings

Are you ready for summer? Even if you're not leaving your own backyard, this pattern will get you through the sultriest of days. The Loretta Are you ready for summer? Even if you're not leaving your own backyard, this pattern will get you through the sultriest of days. The Loretta shorts feature fab

Our latest pattern expansion is here to help you isolate in style! Live the quarantine chic life in this loungewear expansion of the Charm Patterns Princess Coat. Learn how to make a glamorous dressing gown or brunch coat in this video. Don't forget to check out the separate post with the pattern an

Shelter in place, but make it fabulous! Live the quarantine chic life in this loungewear expansion of the Charm Patterns Princess Coat. Make it a long, decadent dressing gown or a short brunch coat! This project was inspired by the character of Rose on the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. I haven't been able

These skirts were SO much fun to make! Watch the video in the previous post to see how we created these fantasy Stanwyck Skirts, and then download the applique patterns and instruction files below. There are separate files for the instructions, the A0 size pattern (to print at a copy shop or online

April's second Patreon project is one I am SO excited about: three ways to embellish the new Stanwyck Skirt pattern! With assistant designer Melisha Richter and special guest Amy Appell of knitwear design brand Poison Grrls, we were inspired to make three skirts with interesting techniques that will

Update! We've now added sizes 18-34 on this sleeve Expansion, as well as on the Rita Blouse itself. Hooray! Ooh la la! This bishop sleeve expansion for the Rita Blouse really brings the drama, especially when made in lace. You all have been asking for this for years so I'm happy to be finally making

I'm so excited to bring you this exclusive pattern expansion! Feel glamorous in the elements with this hooded Princess Coat. Watch the video in the previous post to see my raincoat come together, and then download the pattern and instruction files here. There are separate files for the instructions,

You've asked for it, and here it is! Add a hood to your Charm Patterns Princess Coat with this tutorial. Make it in a weatherproof fabric like my blue Gore Tex or a snuggly wool for a warm winter coat. To get the pattern expansion pieces and written instructions, you must be in the $7 tier. Please s