You loved this month’s cozy-comfy Francie Top and here’s a companion skirt! The Francie Skirt expands every top in our Barbie series and gives you so many options to create the perfect knit dress! With two different lengths, you can create a short skater skirt dress with the Skipper bodice, then make a matching longer A-line […]
Could anything be cozier? This gorgeous (and ultra comfortable) batwing knit top has a rolled funnel neck and two sleeve lengths to keep you warm all season long. Named after Barbie’s mod cousin from the UK, the Francie Top is fully interchangeable with any of our Barbie-series bodices, which means you can use the Skipper […]
Trick or treat! It’s day 3 of this year’s Halloween Extravaganza, and you’ll need some place to put all your candy and treats this year, right? That means pockets! Who doesn’t need more pockets? I love adding pockets to everything, but it can be difficult to add pockets to a fitted garment like a pencil […]
Isn’t she elegant? The Maria Pencil Skirt Expansion is an alternative skirt for the Maria Dress, giving you another silhouette for this classic Charm dress. With or without the substantial patch pockets, this flat-front pencil skirt with a back slit is an easy make that’s perfect for sewists of all levels. Add a waistband instead […]
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 […]
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 […]