When planning a grouping of Alice in Wonderland themed costumes for my family, I had visions of dressing my 11-year-old niece, Claudia, as Alice. We’ve gotten lots of requests for sizing down Charm patterns for little kids, so this was the perfect time to experiment! For more images, measurements, and details, be sure to see […]
Journey with us down the rabbit hole as we create a Queen of Hearts costume inspired by the 1951 film Alice in Wonderland! This type of pattern hacking is one of my favorite ways to play! I love taking existing Charm patterns and turning them into something new, especially for our Halloween Extravaganza. For full […]
The Charm School Princess Bodice Sloper pattern was released to active Inner Circle patrons on October 17, 2024 as part of their Patreon membership. The pattern is not available for purchase or via Patreon. It was a one-time-only benefit. — xoxo, Gertie This pattern was originally delivered to active Inner Circle patrons via Patreon on […]
Hello, Charmers! After watching and rewatching the iconic snow dancing scene from Edward Scissorhands, I realized that the Bryant Gown would be the perfect starting point for Kim’s look. Because a white circle skirt is a wardrobe staple, I opted to create this look as separates, so for this pattern hack, Andrea and I began […]
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 fantasies, but […]
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 sewn in […]
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 every Lamour-series bodice and also […]
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! — xoxo, Gertie This pattern was originally published on Patreon […]
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 sequin or velvet fabric. Whichever options […]
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 Boardwalk Sundress, it can […]