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Tonight's Zoom Party!
It's time for our last live event of the year! Join me tonight at 6 pm EDT for A NYE Zoom Party. Wear your festive best and let's celebrate the New Year together:Gertie is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: NYE Zoom!Time: Dec 30, 2022 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zo...
Tonight's Crowdcast! Patreon Changes for 2023
Hello beautiful patrons! Don't forget that tonight is our Crowdcast, where I'll be talking about tier changes for next year on Patreon. Please check out this post first to get acquainted with our planned changes. I will be giving you some more information and context for the transition, as w...
This Month's Live Events! New Tier Info Crowdcast + NYE Zoom Party!
Hello lovely patrons! I hope you're having a wonderful December and enjoying this month's pattern, the Peggy Bodice. (Did you see the one we made in red lace? Here's a blog post with lace sewing tips and tricks.)I'm looking forward to connecting with you all in the coming weeks! Here...
Changes to your 2023 Charm Patreon Membership
Hello, lovelies!It’s that time of the year! We’re a few weeks away from announcing our 2023 Patreon theme - and that means some fun changes are coming for you!Every year, we do something a little bit differently with our Patreon membership. The first year was Celebrating Charm, then we had Camp ...
Fit Clinic, Episode Five!
Hello, lovely! I'm so very excited to share with you the final installment in our Fit Clinic series, all about fitting pants! (It's not that scary - I promise!)In this episode, we cover common pants fitting problems and show you how to correct them on your patterns. Pants can be intimidating...
Your Yearly Gift is Here!
Exciting news, princesses! The 2022 annual Princess gift is here, and I think you’re going to LOVE it! It’s a gorgeous calendar for 2023 designed by one of our favorite Charm illustrators, Gemini.H.The calendar features our favorite patterns and pattern mashups, with all of the Charm pets making...
Results of the 2022 Patreon Survey (in detail)
The results of our annual Charm Survey are in, and they surprised us!Click here for the public blog post that shares the basics, including info about who our audience is, what they love to sew, and what Charm will be focusing on in 2023 as a result of the survey.But...the most important data is loca...
Video: The Peggy Bodice
Hello, lovely! Let's sew together with a video tutorial on the Peggy Bodice! You'll learn how to sew the bodice from start to finish, and how to attach it to your favorite Lamour-series bottom.Skills you'll practice this month include: Sewing a cut-on sleeve Adding an underarm gusset Per...
Pattern and Instructions: The Peggy Bodice
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...
Hint for Tomorrow's Release!
Hello, lovely! Can you believe it's time to release the last Charm Artist Collective pattern? This year has absolutely flown by!This month I was drawn to "classic Charm" by revisiting some of my favorite vintage sewing skills and silhouettes. What could our last release be? Put those gue...
Tonight's Festive Crowdcast!
Hi patrons! Time to get out the hot cocoa and join me for a live stream celebrating all things HOLIDAY! I love this time of year, so I thought the eve of December 1st would be the perfect time to celebrate holiday sewing, Christmas movies, festive fashion, and talk styling tips. I'm so excited t...
Tonight's Crowdcast! 6:00 pm EST
Hey artists! I can't wait to see you tonight for our monthly Crowdcast. I'll be talking about the inspiration and development process for this month's pattern, the Wanda Pencil Skirt.Info:Please join me tonight: Friday, November 18th at 6:00 pm EDT!Link to the event: https://www.crowdcas...
This Month's Live Events, starting TOMORROW!
Hi patrons! As always, I am so excited to connect with you in some live events. Here's what I have planned for you:Friday, November 18th at 6:00 pm EST: Join me for a live Crowdcast webinar! I will be presenting my inspiration and the development process for this month's project, the Wanda P...
Pattern and Instructions: Modern June Cleaver Holiday Skirt (A Guest Artist Design)
Our last guest artist of the year, Amanda from Modern June Cleaver, has created a charming and versatile holiday skirt for you! Using vintage embellishment methods, you can create your own Christmas tree skirt (like Amanda) or wearable circle skirt (like me). I know you’ll love learning about thes...
Announcing...the Lana Dress!
We are so excited to introduce you to our latest Charm Pattern...the Lana Dress! (So very excited! This dress was over two years in the making!)This design was inspired by a '50s design and named after the glamorous Lana Turner. With a petal bust design (also called a wing bust), you can create ...
Sneak Peek for the Next Charm Patterns Release!
Hi princesses!BIG NEWS. We have a new Charm Pattern releasing very soon, and I think you're going to love it. As princesses, you get sneak peeks here on Patreon, so this photo should give you a little bit of a clue. I can tell you that this pattern is classic Charm, and it's been several yea...
Video: The Wanda Pencil Skirt
Hello again, lovely! Come join me for a video tutorial on the Wanda Pencil Skirt! You'll learn how to sew the skirt from start to finish, with special focus on the back vent with a full lining. You'll up your skills, too! You'll learn how to: Sew a fully-lined skirt vent Perfect skirt pr...
Pattern and Instructions: The Wanda Pencil Skirt
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 ...
Hint for Tomorrow's Release!
Hello, lovely! It's almost time for November's Patreon pattern, and what could it be?You'll absolutely love this one! It goes from simple elegance to bold bad girl with a wink and smile. What could it be?Put those guesses in the comments!xoxo,Gertie
Zoom Sewing Circle TONIGHT! 5:00 EST
Hey witches, it's finally here! Charm's favorite holiday and the day of our Zoom Halloween party. Costumes encouraged!Here's the info:Topic: Gertie's Halloween Sewing Circle!Time: Oct 31, 2022 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86933594791...
Princesses: Check Your DMs for a surprise!
Hey princesses! It's that time again. Check your Patreon messages for a voucher code to use on the Charm Patterns site!This coupon doesn't expire until October 26, 2023, so you have a full year to decide what to buy. Also! We have two new Charm patterns coming out in the next several months,...
Tonight's Crowdcast at 6:00 pm EDT!
Hey artists! I can't wait to see you tonight for our monthly Crowdcast. I'll be talking about the inspiration and development process for this month's pattern, the Frenchy Peignoir Set.Info:Please join me tonight: Tuesday, October 25th, at 6:00 pm EDT!***IMPORTANT! We're now password...
This Month's Live Events (HALLOWEEN ZOOM PARTY!)
Hello, Charm Cats! I'm so excited to catch up with you this month. As always, I have some super fun stuff planned:Tuesday, October 25th at 6:00 pm EST: Join me for a live Crowdcast webinar! I will be presenting my inspiration and the development process for this month's project, the Frenchy ...
Fit Clinic, Episode Four!
Hi everyone! I’m so excited to bring you the next installment in our Fit Clinic Series!In Episode Four, we cover the most requested topic - bust adjustments!In this episode, we cover common bust fitting problems and show you how to make Small Bust Adjustments and Full Bust Adjustments in multiple ...
Pattern and Instructions: The Lady Dandy Waistcoat (A Bonus Guest Artist Design)
I’m excited to expand last month’s guest artist design, the Dandy Waistcoat, into our regular and curvy Charm size ranges to create the Lady Dandy! Working with Dandy has been a dream, and I know you’re going to love this striking vintage-inspired waistcoat. Sew up this fitted vest in our regu...
Video: The Frenchy Peignoir Set
Hey Artists! Come join me for a video tutorial on the Frenchy Peignoir Set! You'll learn how to sew this lovely little robe and nightie from start to finish, including many key skills: creating bias binding working with chiffon making a bubble hem sleeveCheck out the video description on Youtube...
Pattern and Instructions: Frenchy Peignoir Set
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 ...
Hint for Tomorrow's Release!
Hi everyone! October is nearly here - and we're leading up to one of my favorite holidays: Halloween. This month's pattern is a fun two-piece set that you can wear in your everyday life or adapt it for your annual costume party. What is it?Put those guesses in the comments!xoxo,GertieP.S. If...
Tonight's Makeup Chat Live Stream at 5:00 pm EST!
Hi everyone! I can't wait to see you tonight for a casual, chatty catch-up session. We'll talk about makeup and other fun topics.Info:Please join me tonight: Thursday September 29th at 5:00 pm EST!IMPORTANT! We're now password protecting these live streams since they're exclusive eve...
Video: How to Sew a Welt Pocket!
Hi, lovely patrons! As promised, here is a little welt pocket video tutorial to help you sew the Dandy Waistcoat, this month's guest artist design. We've drafted the welt and pocket pattern pieces to make this simple to sew (no guesswork!) and I'm sure this video will help you along. Wel...
