Hi everyone! I’m currently looking for a group of sewists to pattern test a new Charm Patterns design. Please read below and if you are interested, fill out this form. Here’s what I’m looking for: People whose body measurements are relatively close to a standard size on the Charm Patterns size chart (see below). […]
Author Archives: Gertie
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Jun
Jun
What: A long weekend (Friday through Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm each day) devoted to dressmaking techniques in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley Where: Beetle and Fred, an all-new spacious and fully-stocked sewing boutique in the heart of Beacon, New York. Located on Main Street in the midst of the galleries, vintage shopping, boutiques, […]
30
May
May
I’ve had lots of questions about sewing this design in a knit, since it would make such a comfy t-shirt style top with a vintage twist.
07
Mar
Mar
Update: I got a wee bit overbooked! I’m still sorting out registrations and sending invoices, but had to close the registration form. I’m sorry! I am also doing a Meet & Greet at Wandering Stitches on the evening of Thursday, April 26th. Please contact Wandering Stitches for details. I’m going to Dapper Day at Disney […]
11
Dec
Dec
THE SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED. Expanding the size range of Charm Patterns has been on my mind since I first launched the Kickstarter campaign for the line. Now that two patterns have been released and I am hard at work on the next pattern (yay!), I want to strategize the best way to make the […]
04
Dec
Dec
I’m gearing up to 2018! One of my favorite parts of my job is traveling and teaching dressmaking to like-minded ladies. Here’s what I have planned so far for next year; I will update as I add events. February 23rd: Hyattsville MD One-Day Circle Skirt Workshop at Three Little Birds. February 24th and 25th: Hyattsville […]
16
Oct
Oct
Final post, everyone! All that’s left at this point is the hem. Just like you did for the casings, you’re going to guide stitch around the hem using a 1/4″ seam allowance, stitching through just a single layer. Next, turn up the hem along the guide stitching so that the stitching is just turned to […]
12
Oct
Oct
We have inserted the elastic into the neckline and sleeve casings but have not sewn it permanently yet. We’ll adjust the fit if needed, then stitch the elastic in place permanently.
09
Oct
Oct
I’m so excited to be coming back to Australia! Here are details for my events and workshops. Social Events Brisbane October 19th, 6:00-8:00 pm. Meet & Greet at Spotlight Stores Indooroopilly. *Come dressed in your best Gertie-inspired outfit and the winner (chosen by yours truly) gets a $100 Spotlight voucher! Perth October 27th, 5:00-7:00 pm. Meet […]
09
Oct
Oct
Time to put in your sleeves and create those lovely elastic casings!