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Video: The Elsa Culottes

Hello, lovely!

Let's sew together! In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to sew the lovely Elsa Culottes, and the skills in the video will work to sew all lengths of the pattern.

You'll learn how to:

  • Sew that funky front...

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Pattern and Instructions: The Elsa Culottes

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 dra...

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Hint for Tomorrow's Release!

Is it summer yet??? Tomorrow's pattern release will have you dreaming of sunny days at the beach and summer nights on the boardwalk.

With a different fabric choice, this pattern actually makes a great cool-weather item, too! Whatever could i...

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Tomorrow's Crowdcast! Get to Know the Aurora Bodice

Hi Society members! I'm excited to see you all tomorrow for this month's Crowdcast. I will be sharing my inspiration and design process for this month's pattern, the Aurora Bodice. We will also have time for a general Q&A at the end. As always...

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Upcoming Live Events!

Hello Society members! As you've probably gathered, it's been a packed month here at Charm HQ. Between Aurora, the Betty Dress release, our first pattern hack, and the inaugural issue of the magazine, we've been busy bees! But the fun doesn't stop...

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Vintage By Gertie Magazine - March 2023

Hello, lovelies!

I am ecstatic and so proud to share the first issue of Vintage by Gertie magazine with you, exclusive to our Glamour, Princess, and Inner Circle members.

To view the magazine, please use this link and the pass...

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Introducing...the Betty Dress!

You've seen me modeling my version at Dapper Day, and now you can make your very own! Let's welcome the Betty Dress to the Charm family!

This design, inspired by a true vintage dress worn by the character Betty Draper on Mad...

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Super SECRET Sneak Peek for Charm!

Big news, Princess and Inner Circle Members! We're releasing a new Charm Pattern tomorrow. You can probably guess what it is from this photo, so please keep the news secret--this is a sneak peek just for you

This pattern is i...

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Pattern Hack: The Society Robe

I’m so excited to dive into the first of our “Charm pattern hacking” tutorials, exclusively for our Princess and Inner Circle members.

The Society Dress was an instant hit when we released it earlier this year, and I immediately began ...

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Society Pins Are Here!

They're finally here! We had a bit of a delay with our manufacturer, but I'm pleased to report that our Society of Charm enamel pins have arrived in the studio. We're busy attaching them to these cute little cards (they have the Society oath on th...

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Video: The Aurora Bodice

Hello, lovely!

Let's sew the Aurora Bodice together! In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to sew an Aurora Top with peplum and corseted overlay, and the skills in the video will translate to all versions of the pattern.

You'll lear...

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Pattern and Instructions: The Aurora Bodice

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 fant...

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Hint for Tomorrow's Release!

Hello, lovely! Oh my goodness, is it really the last day of the month? 

I'm so excited to share tomorrow's pattern release with you, I can hardly wait! I've been collecting images of true-vintage examples of this design for years, and I...

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Reminder: Vargas Panties Crowdcast Tonight at 6:00 pm EST!

Hi all! Just a reminder that we'll be having a Society meeting on Crowdcast in just a few hours. To join, please check out this post

If you ...

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Vargas Panties Crowdcast next Monday!

Hello, society members! Please join me for a secret meeting and gathering on Crowdcast on Monday, February 27th. I will be sharing my inspiration and design process for this month's pattern, the Vargas Panties. We will also have time for a general...

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Bonus: Charm Valentines!

As another little sweet treat, we created some adorable Charm-themed valentines for you! Download the file attached to this post to print them out and share them with your favorite sewing buddies. Or how about hanging them in your sewing room to e...

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Pattern and Instructions: Frenchy Babydoll Expansion

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, 2023-02-13 15:05:41 +0000 UTC View Post

Video: The Vargas Panties

Hello, lovely!

Come hang out with me and let's sew some cute Vargas Panties together! In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to sew both the high-waisted panties and the bikini panties from start to finish, step-by-step.

You'll learn...

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Pattern and Instructions: The Vargas Panties

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 bot...

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Hint for Tomorrow's Release!

Hello, lovely!

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, we have a new pattern and video coming out tomorrow that both you AND your partner(s) will love. We're so excited to share this one with you!

As a little hint, it's named aft...

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Pattern and Instructions: the Secrets Clutch

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 classi...

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Saturday's Crowdcast at 3:00 pm ET!

Hello esteemed Society members! Please join me tomorrow (Saturday, January 14th) at 3:00 pm Eastern Time for a Crowdcast live stream. I will be giving some insights i...

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There's a BIG surprise coming soon!

You've asked (and begged and pleaded!) for us to re-release the Starburst Dress, which was a free pattern given exclusively to subscribers who supported Charm during the first month of our Patreon membership, way back in February 2020. View Post

This Month's Live Stream! Saturday, January 14th at 3:00 pm ET

Pssst! There's a Society meeting this Saturday! Join me for a Crowdcast where I will be giving a little presentation on the Society Dress and sharing some of the inspiration for this year's theme. As requested, I will be rotating days and times of...

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Pre-Order Your Society of Charm Enamel Pin!

Hello, lovely Society members! Fun news: we have created an exclusive enamel pin just for members of SoC. Show your pride in our covert dressmaking fellowship with this lovely little trinket, available only at 2023-01-09 15:59:55 +0000 UTC View Post

Inner Circle Now Open + Downloadable Oath!

To my beautiful Society of Charm initiates, thank you so much for the absolutely magical reception to the theme announcement yesterday! I can't tell you how happy it makes me that you're feeling excited by the year to come--and that you're crazy a...

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Video: The Society Dress

Hello, lovely! Let's sew the beautiful Society Dress together with this video tutorial. You'll learn how to sew the dress from start to finish, step-by-step!

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Pattern and Instructions: The Society Dress

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 ...

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Welcome to Society of Charm

Shhh! It looks like an unassuming brownstone, but you know better. With your engraved invitation in hand, you approach the gilded teal door and knock with the secret passcode. The door swings open and… 

You enter the bustling...

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Hint for Tomorrow's Release!

Hello, lovely,

I'm bursting with excitement to share this sneak peak of tomorrow's Patreon release! 

It's the first pattern to fall under our new 2023 Patreon theme (which will be announced tomorrow as well) and it perfectly repre...

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