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Welcome to Charm School!

🕑 Added 2024-01-01 15:23:51 +0000 UTC
Welcome to Charm School!

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Nina Khmielnitzky

The pink dress in the image is the Junon dress by Dior. I would love to sew that one! It would take me a lifetime to embroider, but it would be worth it!

Kyra Sands

A great deal more of the chat happens in the Discord and Facebook groups

Amanda Alias

Is this the "clubhouse?" Where does everyone meet to ask for advice and share photos?

Arub Amatullah

Me too!

Sharon Townsend-Thompson

I would like to make the Maria dress as my first project.

Roz A Spivey

You can use discord from your phone via a web browser, but it's easier to just use it with either the discord app on your phone or the discord website from your PC.

Catriona Karch

Hi sorry to bother you more would I need to use my PC or laptop for this as I can't seem to find a link using my phone I'm an absolute beginner with discord x

Roz A Spivey

Go to the "membership" tab towards the top of the screen (under Gertie's pic). Under the member ship tab, scroll down to "Quick links" and under that there is a button to launch the discord server. You'll have to join discord and create a discord screen name.

Catriona Karch

How do I get on Gertie's discord I have never used it before xx

Gretchen Hirsch

It will come in all sizes! We will be releasing pdf patternmaking tutorials to go with it. The existing fit clinic videos will be a great companion to them as well.

Elizabeth R

Gertie - could you give us more information about the sloper? Will it come in all sizes that you currently offer? Will you do any type of video on how to utilize it or self-fit it to make any necessary adjustments? I'm trying to decide if I upgrade to the Inner Circle, and the decision is entirely around the sloper.

Crystal R Holcomb

Can I get a discord invite link?

Sabrina FunSway

Right, but we need an invite link. Where can we find that?

Gretchen Hirsch

Hi Kyra! I purchased the wool at Mood but unfortunately it was the last they had! Any wool tweed, suiting, or flannel would work great :)

Diane Drewes

Yes pleeeaasse

Kyra Sands

I've checked here Insta and Facebook; can we have fabric links for the 3 uniforms?

Natalie Anne

I agree with Taunya…I think it’s a future thing. I haven’t gotten anything to my knowledge in email or messages!

Susan Eiseman Levitin

Love the theme!

Marie Kirchner

Same for me :-) I am so glad there's a focus on learning & technique this year!

Anette Keegan

I love this idea!! I’m so ready to learn new things. Not only am I short, I am apple shaped and have a sway back and I still struggle with the fit sometimes.

Molly Fitzgerald

I love this new theme! So cute and fun:)). I would love to know Susie's height (as well as Gretchen's and other models). As a petite person, it would be most helpful to understand how these more voluminous styles might appear on a smaller frame. Thank you + Happy New Year!

Laura Taff

I hope we're getting that dress Susie's wearing this year. My GOODNESS!

Taunya Stites

I think it’s future, I can’t find anything doing a search

Poppers

Do you get the sloper immediately at that tier? Or is it an item promised for the future?

Kristen Kalinowski

I was thinking the same thing

Leslie Chouinard

I am curious how much pattern drafting will be taught and at what tier. In the email I received it states that some pattern drafting will be taught.

Manuela Taboada

Me too! Very tempting!

Diane Drewes

Love the uniform material and polka dot shirt material. Where can we buy matching ?

Lyndal Hynes

Once is an accident, occasionally booboo’s slip through but the same mistake twice? Ouch.

jensunshines

As a copy editor, I would also love to see this correction made. 😁

jensunshines

🙋‍♀️So glad to know I'm not alone in this.

Olivia Hamilton

This theme is fantastic!

Lyndal Hynes

So tempted to upgrade my subscription to inner circle just for the sloper! Note: I do wish someone would correct the spelling of “peaks” in the published information. “Peeks” 👀 not “peaks” 🏔️ It was on the front of the magazine too.

Debbie Gifford

Charm School!!! Love it.

Natalie Anne

So beyond excited to finally get a darn sloper!!! I’ve been so hesitant to try and make one of my own after years of watching Bianca, The Closet Historian…but now I feel like I have the skills after years of making Charm patterns! 🖤 so beyond excited!!

SewTara

*whisper voice* I have also been here since the start and have never made a single thing! 🤦🏻‍♀️

Crenagh Wright

This theme is fantastic! Thank you!

Una Doyle @SewVintageGlam

Discord is an online community. If you search the Gertie Patreon posts you should find how to join it. It’s free and private to Patreon members.

Pamela Stump

Nevermind, I found it under the edit payment link.

Cassidy Straub

Well done everyone ❤️

Rosie Green

Chuckle chuckle chuckle chuckle....Love It! Now I get to revisit my 'Blagh!' School Memories and Replace Them with Gerti'es Charm School Instead....Yay!

Rebecca Cook

I have been a member since we had only around 3000 members that first year and I don't think I have ever been so excited for a theme or content before. First, the theme...academia! My daughter and I were just discussing a desire for more of this classic fashion trend. Second, the focus on traditional fine sewing methods. I have been converting the new, shortcut methods to the professional methods I have used since my early years. This makes me feel both validated and excited! Third, your creativity and commitment to your members and the way you listen to what we would like to see, integrating it to engage us is admirable. Thank you Gertie!

Nadia Taylor

the themed artwork on the landing page is so fun!! Really like the idea of a jumper dress in wools and similar weights. My husband used to always say I needed to go to "charm school" when we were first married and this morning I told him I was finally enrolled 15 years later and he laughed out loud! Looking forward to another great year with charm.

Jenn Combs

Very excited for this year's theme and working on a capsule wardrobe for Spring.

Ashley T

I absolutely love this! I've decided to go back to school in 2024 (classes start next week 🙀), so this year's theme seems extra meaningful to me! Ever since I registered for classes, I've been imaging cultivating a vintage, dark academia inspired wardrobe. Those Gen Z kids can keep there ill-fitting 90's rip off looks! (been there, done that), I'm here for the glamour!

Stephanie Lochet

This is the Patreon theme for the year, and you're already here on Patreon so you're good! You are in Charm School. 😊

Miss Dale Velvet-Rose

This sounds amazing xxx

Ivy Birkner

Ok got it! I should have know that lol. Thanks.

Pamela Stump

I don't see an indication of my tier, just info on the new ones? Do I have to sign up again?

Brandy Chandler

So happy to be in the Inner Circle. Love the new school theme. And yes I will do my homework. Thank you all for what yo do.

Lisa Coffey

I was honestly thinking about leaving Patreon, but wanted to see what this year's theme would be. Needless to say, I'm ecstatic and staying (ever seriously considering upgrading tiers)! That sloper has me intrigued!

Chris

I think it’s wise to not overextend yourselves. What you delivered in 2023 was amazing but it should not be at the cost of burnout. If a project is more complex I think it would be just fine to extend it over 2 months and give it the attention it deserves. That way you’re not limiting yourselves to anything too simplistic but also not trying to cram it into one month. Something to think about. Keep up the great work!

Irene Grimes

Up near the top (right under the banner with Gertie's photo), there is a tab that says "Membership"; click on that and it will tell you which tier you are and give you information on all the others...

Lanseman Stéphanie

Perfect Perfevt Perfect, couldn't ask for more ! thank you so much Team Charm for you work !

Azure111

Go to patreon.com. Look up Gertie, and sign up for membership.

Pamela Stump

How do I check which tier I am in now, and does my membership automatically continue at that level if I haven't changed it?

abeiko@me.com

This is perfection! I always want to attend a school of design and fashion and now my dream is becoming a reality! Thank you Gertie and Charm team for all the work and efforts you put into this Patron!

Heather Lennox-Robertson

THANK YOU. as some one who has been a member for 3 years but hasn't actually sewn anything yet as I think I lost my sewing mojo when I got old, this sounds like just what I need to get back into it and to push me to finish my society dress

Candice Williams

I am in love. I have a Pinterest board named Candicecore with a lot of light academia looks. This year’s theme is perfect. I just upgraded to Inner Circle to get the most out of this year.

Diana Sands

Love the new theme and the latest jumper dress. I bought two lengths of wool mix suiting because I couldn’t decide which to make my Maria pinafore dress in, so I’m all ready to start my school dress 😊. I’ve been asking for woven vintage detailed woven shirts and blouses for ages and it looks like my blouse prayers will be answered soon too!

Renee DeBolt

Looks like we might get another cute hat pattern too!

Renee DeBolt

Yeah, and I have 2 work schedules to juggle and the date announcement of the meetings aren't enough time for me to request off so I can be in it.

Renee DeBolt

Sounds like it will be a great year! And Charm school can be like a modeling school too. Like THE BEAUMONT SCHOOL OF ETTIQUETTE. Where they teach you protocol, sitting, dining, standing, taking tea, like the Royals and Debutantes do! Sounds like fun!

Renee DeBolt

What was the Society Salon events?

Charlotte C

Love, love this year's theme!

Shaunte D Kisbey

Just last week my oldest asked for help assembling a dark academia capsule wardrobe. This is perfect.

Brenda Hartman

Oooh!!!! Thrilled!!! Academic clothes for an academic!!! Yippee!

Mary Barker

I knew that trip to the Pendleton Woolen Mill Store would pay off! Thank you Mistress Gertie and Charm School!

Elin Söderlund

Love this new theme, and the Charm school uniform is so pretty. I understand that the team will need to cut back on some content to be able to cope, but if the "board meetings" for the inner circle are moved to Zoom (from Crowdcast) does that also mean that you will not be able to see them afterwards? Living in Europe and going up 6 AM to get to work, it is most often not possible for me to join the live events since they are usually around midnight local time, so I really apreciate that I could watch them afterwards.

Mary Barker

You know the have the tie dialed in but a book bag? Brilliant idea! I’m feeling a satchel…

Mary Barker

This is exactly how I felt!

Marnie Kaler

This is perfect! I am so excited to practice and learn. ♥️

Pixel Artist

I just joined the inner circle, I got so excited for this! Where do I enroll?

Jamie Ulm

Adorable!!! I love this!!!

Kayla Wishall

I love it! How can we join the Charm School?

Ruthann Jagge

I'm swooning in my coffee cup! SO excited for everything to come, this is going to be a fabulous start to a stunning New Year! Thanks to you and the team! XOX!

Laura Tieri

Love, love, love!!!!

Joline Jammer

Love this theme! I truly appreciate the creativity each year. Just when you think Gertie and team have topped themselves they surprise you with something special I wasn’t expecting. I upgraded my tier for the sloper mention! Cheers to 2024!!

Shawn Mueller-Boddy

Oof as a legacy member that jump to the next tier is a LOT may not be worth it to me. bummer.

Lucy's Vintage Compendium

Oh my gawd! I'm so happy!!!

Jane Pool

Ooohhh can't wait to see how this year unfolds! 🥰🥰🥰

Tabitha Becker

The Dioresque petals on the dress will be dreamy. Fingers crossed the pattern is out in time for my spring formal needs.

Ladan

I'm sensing some really cute blouses and co-ords this year, sounds great. I am confused about the pattern drafting element, do I need to upgrade for that?

Angeline

I'm Princess but I'd love to know more about the Charm sloper (which means upgrading)! Will it be released this month?

Gretchen Hirsch

We'll still have our regular monthly Crowdcast (I love them!), but not the regular Zoom sewing circles & Glamour Salons. I *might* sneak in a few extra events throughout the year, but I don't want to commit to them just yet.

Shawn Mueller-Boddy

Whoa!!! That offer for a sloper might get me to upgrade!!!

Lara del Pin

Wow!!!! Great theme and I see many Patreons had guessed right about it!! Can’t wait to start 😃! Love the dea of a sewing academy!

Nicole Thorwarth

I’m so excited for the new theme! I saw other people sewing clothes in the academia style and find them so interesting! I’d love to see more!

Liana

I am so pleased and excited for this year’s theme! I was a bit sad to see the secret society go, but this new theme sounds absolutely wonderful! Now I am not sorry at all :) I loved the Society, but now I’m looking forward to fun academia fashion, yay! Gertie and Charm team - thank you! You make me as a Patron feel so pampered and happy!!

Natalie Anne

Best 👏🏻 theme 👏🏻 ever 👏🏻

Jennifer Kaiser

This theme is perfect and I am so excited for it! Happy New Year!

Lauralee Cawalla

Love the new theme! It’s also a great way to entice new members into joining! My SIL really wants to learn how to sew her own garments and I’ve promised her my services anytime but it is hard working full time and running a household! Hopefully we can make more time this year ❤️

Bonnie Marotzke

What is the discord channel??

Jesi

Oh😳My🤩God😍. I love this theme so so so much 💖. Thanks I can't wait to see what the new year theme brings 💗 Hyper hyped, best start of the year possible 🙌🏻

Anja Riedel

patterns for everyday wear yeah, and the Dior inspired no on the left - yeah! "We will not be continuing the Society Salon events in 2024 - does this mean no more monthly sharing of inspo and background for the monthly pattern?

Jocelyn Carlson Kelton

Love it and so excited! I'm an academic myself. 😉 Love the styling and so happy for the Charm School illustration- cartoon Hattie's back! Woohoo!

Rosemary Fraser

I love this theme and look forward to the drafting part as well!! ♥️

divinegoth

I am extremely excited about this year's theme! Charm School is now competing with Camp Gertie Charm Scout for my favorite theme. ❤️❤️❤️ I'm curious to know more about the Charm sloper and wondering whether I should upgrade to Inner Circle tier or remain at Princess tier. Will the pattern drafting also be for Inner Circle tier only? 🤔 Sew excited for this year!

Ashley Evenson

I’m dead!! This is perfect!!

Rebekah McCalmont

You can go to the change membership part and that should tell you what tier you're in

Ruthie Rutherson

I have the same on my Patreon, just says Member 🤔

Tomeka Walker

I’m looking forward to Charm School 💕

Amanda

I feel like there could be multiple years of content that fit this theme. Think of the accessory options! Book bag, sewing tool belt, lunch bag, hats, ties etc. Marking pencils for the yearly gift with a little dangly charm on them... This is my favourite theme yet.

Paola

So excited!

Elin

Love the new theme!

Katie Beetham

Screaming, crying, throwing up! Just DELIGHTED!!!

Nicole DK

Omg! Love it! Such a cute illustration too (Elvira sleeping in the fabric!)

Fay Ollerhead

Yes! This is perfection!

Anna Lindkvist

I was secretly hopeing for some dark academia! Thank you for continueing to help me feel my fantasy! ❤️💙💜

Heather Hall

Yesssss, this is right up my street! Also, did anyone else read Charm School by Anne Fine when they were younger??

Scientist Sue

Amazing! Can't wait to school starts! 😉

Linda Greco

Happy New Year! Thanks for the new creative theme for 2024

Veronika Zimmelová

love it! 💞

Michele Wesolowski Johnson

Beyond thrilled with this year’s theme ♥️

Julia

I'm so excited!! Will the pattern drafting content only be available to the inner circle since the sloper is?

juju steed

ps i asked for a sloper, and i’m seeing something else i asked for in the drawing besides the pinafores! super happy to stay inner circle!

Rita Adler-Everett

Woo hoo, going back to school! Love it. Maybe this time around, I'll have the wardrobe I'd always hoped for when I was in school. Love the 'clip art', cartoon inspired, graphics for this year as well. How fun! Thank you Gertie and Charm Team.

juju steed

i’m loving everything about this! A+!

Cieranne Kennedy-Bell

OK well I'm in love with this years theme. Love a little bit of dark academia

Pia Karlson

Wow, thank you! Looking forward to this amazing school year ❤️

Erika Wollaston

OMG. I'm already a happy and keen student. And I have just found the perfect dress for my brothers wedding this April

Torie

You’ve outdone yourselves, Charm team! I’m looking forward to attending Charm School! ❤️

Amanda Burcham

WOW! So excited to get into this. I want a framed version of the illustration to hang in my sewing room. I'm giddy. :-)

Cassandra Malone

Charm school is the 2024 theme for Patreon this year. It means all the content this year will be based around the school/education theme

Mary Bart

I love the new theme. I’m sew excited for the new year! 🧵🪡

Knits and Bonnets

I love this!!!! I am so so excited!

Stephanie Drahozal

SUCH a cute theme!! Can’t wait!

Stella

OK. You got me back to school... 🏫

Monica Gerard

Great theme. Looking forward to what you all will be creating and offering this year. Very exciting!!!

Jenna

This is going to be an exciting and inspiring year for sure!

Judy Spry

LOVE IT,

Emma Harris

Yes, yes, yes!! Love everything about this year's theme!

Melanie Hargreaves

Whooohoo! I love it!

Sally Kendall

Oh my word this is awesome!!! So looking forward to this year and best get my uniform sorted! 😍

Jojo Brooke-Flattery

💛💛💛

Lisa Titcomb

Really very exciting. I always say I would love to go back to school but to learn about things I love and I can enjoy this dream for a year. Thank you!

Heather Ablondi

Love the theme! Very exciting!

Margaret Page

I adore this. This is definitely closer to my aesthetic than the previous seasons, although I have still loved seeing your patterns. Looking forward to learning this year!

Katie Sullivan

I am obsessed!!! Cannot wait to start learning new things.

MK

Ok, I love this. I am all here for the more technical stuff, my own slower, learning pattern drafting, etc. I was considering going down a tier or 2 but not happening. Staying inner circle. Need all the knowledge to get to the next level in my sewing journey. Thank you Gertie and team!

Jennifer Belanger

I absolutely love this and am excited to get the sloper!

Janna Sedgwick

Love it!

Mary Nishimuta

I LITERALLY SQUEALED 😍😍😍😍

Enna

I love the theme!

ALB

So excited! Especially for that jumper -- I already know what I'm pulling from the stash for it!

Annette Marchant

So very excited to learn more this year! My goal for 2024 is more refined and professional techniques

Maggie Walsh

Oooo, this is beautiful! I was sorry to leave Society behind because I loved that theme so much, I’m excited that this one is also perfect 💖

Brenda Bijak

OH MY GOSH, I just fell over! Love to learn… I’m so excited!!!!!!!

Leonie

This is fantastic! Please sign me up for all the classes and the clubs ♥️ I can't wait to see which patterns we'll be making this year.

Deidra Johnson

I love the new theme so much! I can't wait for the first assignment. :)

dianne cole

It’s gonna be a great year! Sounds like separates and casual everyday wear! 🥳

Angela Brooke

It just says member haha.

Teresa M McCranie

I love it!! I need to learn how to fit things better.

Anneli Miljard

Oh, this sounds exiting and magical. Like the Hogwarts of Sewing! ❤️

Stephanie Spong

Love love love the theme

QueenDani

I’m sooo ready for this.

Vivianne Ven

How fun!! I'm so excited!

Nicole Zander

Ohhhhh <3 <3 <3

Deborah Collington

This looks so wonderful. 👌

Melissa Avery

It should say on the Gertie home page which tier you're in...

Jamie Weg

I let out a squeal when this popped up! Way to go Charm Team, this is super exciting!!

Ivy Birkner

Is the charm school part of Patreon or a separate class entirely? I don’t see a link but I’m very interested.

Melissa Avery

Perfection! Cannot wait!

Concetta

I’m so excited!!!! Thank you so much! Happy New Year!💜💜💜

Zoe Evans

👏

Angela Brooke

How do i know what tier I'm in? I've signed up automatically every year but don't want to miss out on any good stuff.

jensunshines

*faints*

Maren Marshall

I’m so in love! This is exactly what I wished for after yesterday’s hint. The Charm team has done it again!

Gemma Smith

Absolutely OBSESSED 😍 I'm going to upgrade my tier now x

Nantuui

❤️

Maja Kullinger

Wow!!! I’m so happy with this!!!

AbsolutDisaster

I love it! This sounds like a lot of fun

Randi Jensen

OMG this teacher can't get her hands down

Christi Hayes

I’ve been on such an academia aesthetic lately, this is so perfect! ❤️🩷

Cherie Collins

I’m so excited! I think this theme will be more my style 💕

Minna-Maarit Jaskari

What a great theme! This will be exciting!


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