Whether you’re a Rizzo, Marty, Frenchie, Jan, or Sandy, I hope you’ll roll up your sleeves and join the Charm Ladies gang! This Eisenhower-style workwear jacket throws out the traditional menswear style lines to create a shape that highlights all of your curves. With a secret interior welt pocket (perfect for a phone, snacks, or […]
Inspired by the classic elegance of Grace Kelly, the Grace Bodice is a stunning addition to the Lamour pattern series. Feel like a princess with the capelet-inspired yoke, fully functional button placket and collar, and three different sleeve options. Try the sleeveless or short puff sleeve for a daytime look, or go for full drama with […]
This classic knit cardigan is inspired by the simple elegance of Lana Turner, and it pairs perfectly with Charm’s Lana Dress (and all of the other Lamour-series tops). Closely-fitted with either short sleeves or three-quarter sleeves, it is designed to be worn alone or as a layering piece over your fitted bodices. With only three […]
This sexy and comfortable-as-your-own-skin knit dress is named after Sophia Loren, an Italian actress, singer, mother, and sex symbol for the ages. It is an easy and quick make, with wide shoulder straps (to hide those bra straps!) and an optional sweetheart neckline. The pencil skirt version hugs your curves from top to bottom without […]
To celebrate the release of the Barbie movie, we’ve created this beautiful hair bow for you! It’s the perfect companion for your pink gingham Barbara Millicent dress (using the recently released Barbara Bodice and Millicent Skirt). This is a bias-cut hair bow with curved ends, attached to a metal hair clip or comb. You […]
We’re continuing the Barbie theme this month with the Millicent Skirt! This full circle skirt has swingy box pleats and is compatible with the Lamour mix-and-match patterns. Live your dream girl fantasy by combining it with the Barbara Bodice to create the perfect dress for the opening of the new Barbie movie next week! Millicent […]
I’m so excited to share this dreamy Barbara Bodice with you! This updated version of a familiar Charm favorite (S9291, also published as B6453) is inspired by Barbara Millicent Roberts, known to us all as Barbie. Fully lined with princess seams and a scoop neckline, this bodice can be combined with any of the Lamour-series […]
You’re going to love making and wearing these easy knit wrap tops! Perfect for pairing with the Claudette Skirt, they can be tied in many different ways. Watch the accompanying videos below for details on each wrap top. FABRIC You’ll need a 15-3/4 inch (40 cm) by 129 inch (3.3 m) rectangle of 4-way stretch […]
A knit skirt is always a great answer when you are looking for both comfort and style. But this isn’t just any knit skirt! The Claudette Skirt mimics the glamorous draped gowns of the 1940s, but in a far more comfortable (and washable!) fabric choice. Named after the incredible Claudette Colbert, this skirt pays homage […]
Every season needs cute accessories, and I designed the perfect summer tote to take to the beach or for lounging by the pool. But it’s not just for summer! The Hattie Tote bag works wonderfully all year round for storing your knitting and hand-sewing projects, too. (And, as a bonus, you can even fit a […]