Charm Patterns by Gertie

This dramatic variation on the simple A-line skirt is a real show-stopper! Inspired by Katharine Hepburn’s fabulous checked gown in 1940's This dramatic variation on the simple A-line skirt is a real show-stopper! Inspired by Katharine Hepburn’s fabulous checked gown in 1940's The Philadelphia Story

Isn’t she darling? Named after the amazing Shelley Winters, this cute shell-shaped purse is the perfect project for all your fabric scraps and is designed for many different styles of handles (just adjust the tab placement as necessary), so you can customize the pattern to your heart’s content. It's

The Marlene Blouse is an instant classic! This feminine 1940s-style button-front top has a puff sleeve (in two lengths), optional pockets, and uses a clever mix of gathers and pleats for shaping—so you’ll never have to worry about pesky bust gaping! With its blousy effect at the waist, it’s ideal fo

The Niagara Keyhole Bodice pattern was inspired by the gorgeous pink wiggle dress Marilyn Monroe wore in Niagara (1953), created by costume designer Dorothy Jeakins. This fully lined bodice has a sexy keyhole opening and a lower, wider, and deeper V-neckline than the Lisa Bodice (which was released

The Bathing Beauty Bathing Suit is one in a million! Inspired by one of the many gold swimsuits worn by Esther Williams (and by a risqué one in my collection!), this versatile beauty gives you so many options to make it your own. Create a simple suit with a halter strap, or add a ruched overlay in t

Thank you so much for your patience with this one! This pattern first started when we hacked the Aurora Bodice to have a square neckline for the Ingrid Skirt photo shoot, in homage to the polka dot dress that Joan Crawford wore in The Bride Wore Red (1937). I fell in love with this style and kept re

Surprise! This unisex, one-size-fits-most caftan is a special gift to our patrons to celebrate Pride month next month, and it's such an easy garment to sew you'll be able to whip it up in no time. While it may only have a few pattern pieces, it oozes style and glamour! The Pride Caftan comes in two

Nothing says confidence and sophistication more than the Elizabeth Caftan, inspired by the legendary Dame Elizabeth Taylor. With a shaped front fit for a goddess and an elastic interior belt, you’ll be able to flounce (or lounge) in both comfort and style. The shorter caftan makes a perfect summer p

The Norma Turban was inspired by the character of Norma Desmond (played by Gloria Swanson) and her fabulous wardrobe in the 1950 dark comedy Sunset Boulevard. The film is incredible (with costumes designed by Edith Head), but I am absolutely obsessed with the Sunset Boulevard musical currently playi

You've been asking for a simple, vintage-style A-line skirt for ages, and here it is! We've elevated this 1940s classic with a full lining, a shaped waistband, and optional patch pockets with decorative button flaps. It can be made as a skirt separate or paired with any bodice in the Stanwyck series

Inspired by the striking dress Grace Kelly wore to wake Jimmy Stewart in Rear Window, the Lisa Bodice is a fully lined and very fitted raglan sleeve bodice, with an elegant deep V-neckline, front and back. Pair this bodice with any bottom pattern in the Lamour series to create your own Hollywood-wor

What could be more iconic than a little black dress? The Sabrina Dress celebrates the classic simplicity of Audrey Hepburn’s style (in movies like Sabrina and Breakfast at Tiffany’s) with a fully-lined boatneck bodice, French darts, three sleeve options, and a pleated pencil skirt in two lengths. Pl

Your graduation project for the 2024 Charm School curriculum is a closely-fitted, unlined knit blazer with bias bound edges (and optional interior seam binding and elbow patches, for extra credit). The Final Exam Blazer has a slightly-shrunken silhouette, front and back princess seams, patch pockets

Rise to the head of the class with this sharp menswear-inspired set! The Valedictorian Bow Tie and Suspenders is a classic combo with so many options. The tie can be made and worn traditionally or as an adjustable clip-on, while the suspenders can be created using leather loops and buttons, or purch

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

Just in time for fall (and all of your vintage Halloween fantasies), the Drama Club Cape is here! This belted beauty looks prim and proper from the front, with raglan shoulder seams, pockets, and a wide 1930s-inspired collar. But from the back, it brings all the drama! The Drama Club Cape can be sew

Isn’t she a dream? We’ve taken the classic vintage circle skirt and turned it into a fantasy ball gown for all of your prom and homecoming dreams. The Homecoming Skirt pattern comes in two lengths, with an optional asymmetrical spiral draped overlay for added drama. It is fully interchangeable with

Banish any traumatic memories of gym class and replace them with these comfy, classic, vintage-inspired Varsity Gym Shorts. They are a cozy companion to this month’s pattern, the Varsity Sweatshirt—perfect for playing, lounging, or sleeping in. Just don’t sleep so late that you miss class! We used t

Sometimes you just need a comfy sweatshirt for living your cheerleader fantasy (or for lounging around the house in style). Enter the Varsity Sweatshirt! Designed with two different necklines and two lengths, it can be a sporty top with a letterman-style chenille monogram or an extra glam version in

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

Charm’s summer school is now in session, and I have the perfect pattern for you to celebrate the season! The Boardwalk Sundress was inspired by the iconic blue polka dot milkmaid-style dress worn by Marilyn Monroe during a 1957 photoshoot with her husband Arthur Miller. Charm’s version includes thin

I couldn’t resist spoiling you with this extra pattern, perfect for pairing with the Summer Vacation Pants to create a comfortable and stylish set. The Souvenir Top is a simple short sleeve tie-front top with a full bodice lining, but advanced Charm School students can show off their skills by makin

What’s better for summer than a pair of easy breezy palazzo pants? A pair inspired by vintage beach pajamas! These extra wide leg pants use a clever box pleat gore along the sides, creating a slim silhouette through the waist and hip that expands into a dramatic sweep at the hemline. They make the c

All Charm School students will head to the top of the class with the Honor Roll Top! This classic, relaxed-fit woven top is an elevated basic, and with a cap sleeve, front and back V neck, invisible side zipper, and optional collar, it’s bound to become a popular addition to your everyday wardrobe.

Perfectly sized for a small tablet or sewing textbook, the Field Trip Backpack can go with you on all of your creative adventures! This mini backpack is an adorable book bag that will upgrade any outfit with a touch of classroom chic. Due to all of the interfacing and underlining, it's a very sturdy

Rah rah rah for the Pep Rally Skirt! This perfectly pleated wrap skirt comes in two lengths, with multiple options to personalize the styling and details. Live your schoolgirl fantasy in a short plaid skirt with the yoke cut on the bias, or choose a longer length and suspender straps for grown-up ch

You’ll be a star pupil in this 1960s-inspired Study Hall Dress. With two dress lengths (including a very short mod skirt!), two sleeve lengths, and an optional collar, this will be the perfect dress to transition into warmer spring weather. The unique princess lines carry into the full front pockets

The Extra Credit Wrap Top is a new take on a longtime Charm favorite, Butterick 6285/Simplicity 9288, now available in our updated size range and with A–H cup sizes. This V-neck wrap knit top has a unique wrap construction and is fully lined. Plus, it comes in two length options! The hip-length top

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

School is in session! I’m so excited to bring you the Charm School Uniform, the first pattern in our new 2024 Patreon theme. This versatile pattern can be made as a jumper dress to be layered over a blouse, a separate skirt, or even a cocktail dress, depending on your fabric and fit choices. With a

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 op

Could anything be cozier? This gorgeous (and ultra comfortable) batwing knit top has a rolled funnel neck and two sleeve lengths to keep you warm all season long. Named after Barbie’s mod cousin from the UK, the Francie Top is fully interchangeable with any of our Barbie-series bottoms, which means

Isn’t she elegant? The Maria Pencil Skirt is an alternative skirt for the Maria Dress, giving you another silhouette for this classic Charm dress. With or without the substantial patch pockets, this flat-front pencil skirt with a back slit is an easy make that’s perfect for sewists of all levels. Ad

Whether you’re a Rizzo, Marty, Frenchie, Jan, or Sandy, I hope you’ll roll up your sleeves and join the Charm Ladies gang! This Eisenhower-style workwear jacket throws out the traditional menswear style lines to create a shape that highlights all of your curves. With a secret interior welt pocket (p

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 princes

Simple, classic, and elegant. What more could you want from this vintage-inspired Charm cardigan? The Turner Cardigan is named after Lana Turner and is closely-fitted with either short sleeves or three-quarter sleeves. With a bit of negative ease, it is designed to be worn alone or as a layering pie

This sexy and comfortable-as-your-own-skin knit dress is named after Sophia Loren, an Italian actress, singer, mother, and sex symbol for the ages. It is an easy and quick make, with wide shoulder straps (to hide those bra straps!) and an optional sweetheart neckline. The pencil skirt version hugs y

We’re continuing the Barbie theme this month with the Millicent Skirt! This full circle skirt has swingy box pleats and is compatible with the Lamour mix-and-match patterns. Live your dream girl fantasy by combining it with the Barbara Bodice to create the perfect dress for the opening of the new Ba

Squeee! I’m so excited to share this dreamy Barbara Bodice with you! Inspired by Barbara Millicent Roberts, (known to us all as Barbie), this is an updated-and-expanded version of a classic favorite from my design archive. Fully lined with princess seams and a scoop neckline, this bodice can be comb

Look at this stunning (and easy-to-sew) knit skirt! A knit skirt is always a great answer when you are looking for both comfort and style. Look at this stunning (and easy-to-sew) knit skirt! A knit skirt is always a great answer when you are looking for both comfort and style. But this isn’t just an

Va va voom! The sexy Gina Bustier was named after Gina Lollobrigida, an Italian actress, photographer, politician, and artist known as “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World.” Perfect for summer, this boned bodice can be worn as a top, either ending at the waist or cropped to show a little skin. It

Dreaming of summertime beach pajamas, I was inspired by a vintage pattern in my collection to create these wide-leg Elsa Culottes. Make them from a sturdy fabric like silk matka for more structured pants, a breezy fabric like rayon for a drapey look, or a light-weight wool flannel for warm winter we

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

Here at the secret Society of Charm, we support you and your fabulous style from head to toe! And what’s more fabulous than matching vintage-inspired lingerie? The Vargas Panties will have you looking like a pinup bombshell and come in both a high-waisted and bikini version. The best part? They are

Oh la la! You’ve been asking for accessories, and this fabulous little clutch delivers! Exclusive to the Glamour Circle tier (and higher), I'm delighted to share this wonderful pattern with you. Our very first bag pattern is a classic midcentury shape, with a kiss-lock frame, tuck pleats, boxed corn

Welcome to the first pattern in the covert and mysterious Society of Charm! We’re delighted to initiate you into this year’s theme with a return to Charm’s vintage glamour roots. The Society Dress is a 1940s-inspired fitted knit dress in two lengths with two sleeve options. Go undercover in the offi

Can you believe it's time to release the final pattern for the Charm Artist Collective? You're going to love the Peggy Bodice! It is such a classic addition to your mix-and-match wardrobe, and extends the Lamour-series into warm winter wear. You've been requesting this one! This chic bodice with a h

How is it that we haven't designed a classic pencil skirt for Patreon yet??? I'm so excited to share with you the Wanda Pencil Skirt! It is the perfect separate destined to become a tailored staple in your wardrobe, and it mixes with our Lamour-series, too! Inspired by Wanda Woodward from the movie

Meet the Frenchy Peignoir Set! This month’s pattern was so much fun to design—and it’s even more fun to wear! The Frenchy Peignoir Set is a flared trapeze-style nightie and matching robe, with multiple options for length, decoration, and details. Depending on your fabric and lining choice, the peign

Meet the Brooklyn Jacket! Yet again, I'm bringing you something inspired by The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, since I know you all just can't get enough of her looks. Midge never shies away from a fabulous jacket or coat, and as costume designer Donna Zakowska wrote in her excellent book Madly Marvelous, "