Perfectly sized for a small tablet or sewing textbook, the Field Trip Backpack can go with you on all of your creative adventures! This mini backpack is an adorable book bag that will upgrade any outfit with a touch of classroom chic. You can experiment with different fabrics and decorative closures for a truly one-of-a-kind […]
Rah rah rah for the Pep Rally Skirt! This perfectly pleated wrap skirt comes in two lengths, with multiple options to personalize the styling and details. Live your schoolgirl fantasy in a short plaid skirt with the yoke cut on the bias, or choose a longer length and suspender straps for grown-up chic. This project […]
You’ll be a star pupil in this 1960s-inspired Study Hall Dress. With two dress lengths (including a very short mod skirt!), two sleeve lengths, and an optional collar, this will be the perfect dress to transition into warmer weather this spring. The unique princess lines carry into the full front pockets, perfect for stashing treats […]
A wrap top is lovely, but a wrap dress is even better! The Extra Credit Wrap Skirt is an extension pattern for the Extra Credit Wrap Top, which you can use to create a classic wrap knit dress. This pattern is designed to be paired with the Extra Credit Wrap Top; however, creative Charm School […]
The Extra Credit Wrap Top is a new take on a longtime Charm favorite, Butterick 6285/Simplicity 9288, now available in our updated size range and with A–H cup sizes. This V-neck knit top has a unique wrap construction and is fully lined. Plus, it comes in two length options! The hip-length top is great for […]
What’s a school uniform without matching accessories? The Charm School Necktie adds the finishing touch to our 2024 sewing school uniform, and it’s a perfect menswear addition to your wardrobe in general. Paired together with this wonderfully dramatic mutton sleeve expansion for the Patsy Blouse, you’ll be heading to the top of the class in […]
School is in session! I’m so excited to bring you the Charm School Uniform, the first pattern in our new 2024 Patreon theme. This versatile pattern can be made as a jumper dress to be layered over a blouse, a separate skirt, or even a cocktail dress, depending on your fabric and fit choices. With […]
The results of our annual Charm Survey are in, and they surprised us all! As we try to do every year, in November 2023, we sent separate survey questions to our email subscribers and to each of our four current Patreon tiers. We were overwhelmed with responses (792 email subscribers and 1790 patrons!) and now […]
I’m excited to share the final pattern hack of the year for you! This tutorial will show you how to add ruching to any princess seamed bodice, using the Maria Dress as an example. The Maria Dress is the perfect starting place for this pattern hack, but this technique will also work for nearly any […]
Isn’t this neckline so sweet? 😆 The Maria Dress is the perfect starting place for a sweetheart neckline pattern hack, but this technique will also work for nearly any bodice (like Aurora or Peggy) that has a basic and uninterrupted neckline. This video and companion step-by-step instructions will guide you to changing any neckline into […]