The Maria Dress is the perfect starting place for this pattern hack, but this technique will also work for nearly any princess seamed garment, even the Princess Coat or Wanda Skirt! And if you really want to get creative, you can also use this ruching technique on one or both sides of a dart, as well.

Don’t be intimidated! Pattern drafting is surprisingly fun and opens up a world of possibilities. As the last in this year’s pattern-hacking series, this tutorial and the companion video covers everything you need to know.

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Gertie

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Direct link to the accompanying video ]]> https://charmpatterns.com/sweetheart-neckline-pattern-hack/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 15:55:09 +0000 https://charmpatterns.com/?p=90885 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 a sweet sweetheart shape.

Don’t be intimidated! Pattern drafting is surprisingly fun and opens up a world of possibilities. As the third in this year’s pattern-hacking series, this tutorial and the companion video covers everything you need to know.

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Direct link to the accompanying video ]]> https://charmpatterns.com/green-velvet-white-christmas-dress/ Sat, 23 Dec 2023 15:06:32 +0000 https://charmpatterns.com/?p=89346 This dress has been on Team Charm’s pattern hack wishlist for years! Worn by Rosemary Clooney in the movie White Christmas, the inspiration dress is a green velvet wonder with a full overskirt belted over a slim pencil skirt. 

It’s gorgeous, but I wanted something a bit simpler. My version calls for a full circle skirt and modified sweetheart neckline, hacked off of the Peggy Bodice.

The pattern pieces and instructions for this pattern hack are available to all patrons on Patreon as a gift for the holidays! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and a great start to a lovely new year!

The Starlet Gown is a 1930s-inspired fitted knit dress in two lengths. It features an elegant cowl neckline and deep-V open back (with optional modesty panel), and it is fully interchangeable with the Society Dress—so you can mix-and-match the bodice, skirts, and sleeves between the two dresses to create your own perfect sophisticated (and comfy!) gown.

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This pattern was originally published on Patreon on December 1, 2023.

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Direct link to the accompanying video ]]> https://charmpatterns.com/francie-skirt-pattern/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:32:54 +0000 https://charmpatterns.com/?p=87751 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 dress with the Barbie turtleneck. And, of course, the Francie Skirt is the perfect companion to the Francie Top, too. There’s just so many options to choose from!

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This pattern was originally published on Patreon on November 15, 2023.

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Direct link to this pattern ]]> https://charmpatterns.com/francie-top-pattern/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:16:21 +0000 https://charmpatterns.com/?p=87115 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 Skirt to make the perfect winter-weather dress as well!

— xoxo, Gertie

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Direct link to the accompanying video ]]> https://charmpatterns.com/wanda-pocket-pattern-hack/ Sat, 21 Oct 2023 13:30:16 +0000 https://charmpatterns.com/?p=86526 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 skirt without adding bulk. But these pockets are the exception! They are perfect for holding your everyday necessities and help to add visual interest at the hip, emphasizing an hourglass silhouette.

The Wanda Skirt is a perfect starting place for this pattern hack, since it already has front princess seams. But you could also use a modified version of this hack to add hip pockets to any other pants or skirt pattern (creating pockets similar to the pockets on the Stanwyck Pencil Skirt or Loretta Shorts).

Don’t be intimidated! Pattern drafting is surprisingly fun and opens up a world of possibilities. As the second in this year’s pattern-hacking series, this tutorial and the companion video covers everything you need to know.

xoxo,
Gertie

This pattern was originally published on Patreon on October 21, 2023.

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Direct link to the accompanying video ]]> https://charmpatterns.com/maria-pencil-skirt-pattern/ Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:11:13 +0000 https://charmpatterns.com/?p=82642 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 of the dress bodice, and you have a simple pencil skirt separate, too! 

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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 other clandestine treats) and a full lining, it’s guaranteed to be a go-to staple for the cooler months!

Make one in cotton twill with a satin lining for your own girl gang, or try a plaid tweed for the perfect fall layering piece. Don’t forget to share your makes with #rizzojacket and #charmpatterns so I can see them all!

— xoxo, Gertie

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Direct link to the accompanying video ]]> https://charmpatterns.com/grace-bodice-pattern/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:36:08 +0000 https://charmpatterns.com/?p=82165 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 the long generous bishop sleeves. 

No matter which options you choose, this classic Charm bodice is sure to have you looking like royalty!

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