Vintage by Gertie magazine – Charm Patterns https://charmpatterns.com Vintage Glamour for the Modern Sewist Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:08:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://charmpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-fav-32x32.png Vintage by Gertie magazine – Charm Patterns https://charmpatterns.com 32 32 Vintage by Gertie Magazine – Issue 12 Winter 2025 https://charmpatterns.com/shop/vbg-winter-2025/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:22:05 +0000 https://charmpatterns.com/?post_type=product&p=192389 The Vintage by Gertie magazine is exclusively available to Charm’s Glamour Circle members (and higher tiers) through Patreon. Join the Glamour Circle to get all of the magazine issues, the entire Glamour Circle sewing pattern archive, and new patterns (or magazine issue) every month! Membership starts at $12/month and there is no long term commitment.
  • Vintage by Gertie is 48 pages full of vintage fashion, lifestyle, and sewing content.
  • Published quarterly, with a new theme every issue.
  • View online, download the PDF, or print your own copy.

See #VintagebyGertie content on Instagram.

]]> It’s time for a Charm White Christmas! Come along as we celebrate our favorite holiday movie.

Additional articles include:

  • A recreation of the “Sisters Dress” from the movie, in pink!
  • Tips for hemming without a helper
  • Two free patterns!
  • Behind the scenes of Charm’s muslin-making process
  • Decorating Gertie’s favorite nooks
  • And so much more!

Charm Membership Info

When you join us as a Glamour Circle member, you will receive one or two vintage-inspired sewing patterns a month (with a companion sew-along video) and join the most creative and fun sewing community around!

Specific benefits at the Glamour Circle tier include:

  • A vintage-inspired sewing pattern on the first day of every month
  • A companion sew-along tutorial video for the pattern
  • Another pattern or issue of Vintage by Gertie digital magazine mid-month
  • Access to the entire archive of Glamour Circle patterns and videos!
  • A monthly live Crowdcast with Gertie where she shares the history and inspiration behind that month’s pattern
  • Access to our community hub on Discord to post your projects, ask for advice, and chat with other members
  • One Charm Pattern for free randomly every calendar year (Gertie’s choice)

Yes, absolutely! Unlike other monthly sewing memberships, when you are a Charm patron, you get access to the entire archive of sewing patterns available to your tier.

To view all of the membership patterns available at each tier, click here and filter for “Pattern Availability.”

Click here to join the membership on Patreon. There is no long term commitment required, and you can cancel at any time.

]]> Vintage by Gertie Magazine – Issue 11 Fall 2025 https://charmpatterns.com/shop/vbg-magazine-092025/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:42:39 +0000 https://charmpatterns.com/?post_type=product&p=182203 The Vintage by Gertie magazine is exclusively available to Charm’s Glamour Circle members (and higher tiers) through Patreon. Join the Glamour Circle to get all of the magazine issues, the entire Glamour Circle sewing pattern archive, and new patterns (or magazine issue) every month! Membership starts at $12/month and there is no long term commitment.
  • Vintage by Gertie is 48 pages full of vintage fashion, lifestyle, and sewing content.
  • Published quarterly, with a new theme every issue.
  • View online, download the PDF, or print your own copy.

See #VintagebyGertie content on Instagram.

]]> Our annual spooky issue! Come celebrate all things autumn and Halloween with us.

Additional articles include:

  • A recreation of Veronica Lake’s dress in I Married a Witch
  • Tips for pattern storage
  • Two free Halloween patterns!
  • Behind the scenes with Bianca Esposito, The Closet Historian
  • Spooky decorating with Gertie
  • And so much more!

Charm Membership Info

When you join us as a Glamour Circle member, you will receive one or two vintage-inspired sewing patterns a month (with a companion sew-along video) and join the most creative and fun sewing community around!

Specific benefits at the Glamour Circle tier include:

  • A vintage-inspired sewing pattern on the first day of every month
  • A companion sew-along tutorial video for the pattern
  • Another pattern or issue of Vintage by Gertie digital magazine mid-month
  • Access to the entire archive of Glamour Circle patterns and videos!
  • A monthly live Crowdcast with Gertie where she shares the history and inspiration behind that month’s pattern
  • Access to our community hub on Discord to post your projects, ask for advice, and chat with other members
  • One Charm Pattern for free randomly every calendar year (Gertie’s choice)

Yes, absolutely! Unlike other monthly sewing memberships, when you are a Charm patron, you get access to the entire archive of sewing patterns available to your tier.

To view all of the membership patterns available at each tier, click here and filter for “Pattern Availability.”

Click here to join the membership on Patreon. There is no long term commitment required, and you can cancel at any time.

]]> Vintage by Gertie Magazine – Issue 10 Summer 2025 https://charmpatterns.com/shop/vbg-062025/ Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:51:22 +0000 https://charmpatterns.com/?post_type=product&p=177685 The Vintage by Gertie magazine is exclusively available to Charm’s Glamour Circle members (and higher tiers) through Patreon. Join the Glamour Circle to get all of the magazine issues, the entire Glamour Circle sewing pattern archive, and new patterns (or magazine issue) every month! Membership starts at $12/month and there is no long term commitment.
  • Vintage by Gertie is 48 pages full of vintage fashion, lifestyle, and sewing content.
  • Published quarterly, with a new theme every issue.
  • View online, download the PDF, or print your own copy.

See #VintagebyGertie content on Instagram.

]]> This issue is all about vintage glamour for summer! We’re exploring the heat in the studio with Slutty Italian Summer vibes.

Additional articles include:

  • A recreation of the polka dot dress Sophia Loren wore in the movie Some Kind of Woman
  • Tips for lace and lingerie
  • Pattern and instructions for a clever lingerie (or jewelry) keeper
  • Tips for fabric shopping online, creating a swatch book, and our favorite resources for buying fabrics and notions
  • A peek into Gertie’s laundry room at home
  • And so much more!

Charm Membership Info

When you join us as a Glamour Circle member, you will receive one or two vintage-inspired sewing patterns a month (with a companion sew-along video) and join the most creative and fun sewing community around!

Specific benefits at the Glamour Circle tier include:

  • A vintage-inspired sewing pattern on the first day of every month
  • A companion sew-along tutorial video for the pattern
  • Another pattern or issue of Vintage by Gertie digital magazine mid-month
  • Access to the entire archive of Glamour Circle patterns and videos!
  • A monthly live Crowdcast with Gertie where she shares the history and inspiration behind that month’s pattern
  • Access to our community hub on Discord to post your projects, ask for advice, and chat with other members
  • One Charm Pattern for free randomly every calendar year (Gertie’s choice)

Yes, absolutely! Unlike other monthly sewing memberships, when you are a Charm patron, you get access to the entire archive of sewing patterns available to your tier.

To view all of the membership patterns available at each tier, click here and filter for “Pattern Availability.”

Click here to join the membership on Patreon. There is no long term commitment required, and you can cancel at any time.

]]> Vintage by Gertie Magazine – Issue 9 Spring 2025 https://charmpatterns.com/shop/vbg-032025/ Sat, 15 Mar 2025 17:09:23 +0000 https://charmpatterns.com/?post_type=product&p=177690 The Vintage by Gertie magazine is exclusively available to Charm’s Glamour Circle members (and higher tiers) through Patreon. Join the Glamour Circle to get all of the magazine issues, the entire Glamour Circle sewing pattern archive, and new patterns (or magazine issue) every month! Membership starts at $12/month and there is no long term commitment.
  • Vintage by Gertie is 48 pages full of vintage fashion, lifestyle, and sewing content.
  • Published quarterly, with a new theme every issue.
  • View online, download the PDF, or print your own copy.

See #VintagebyGertie content on Instagram.

]]> It’s Oscar time! This issue recreates the iconic lace dress that Audrey Hepburn wore to the 1954 Academy Awards.

Other articles include:

  • Recreating the black and white dress Grace Kelly wore in Rear Window
  • A visit to Palm Springs, a vintage paradise
  • Meet Millie, the new Charm pup
  • Stash-busting sewing projects
  • Pattern and instructions for a silk eye mask (free pattern!)
  • Tips for watching vintage movies through a modern lens
  • Recreating an iconic Marilyn Monroe outfit
  • Tips for fashion sketching with ProCreate, Gertie’s favorite tool
  • And so much more!

Charm Membership Info

When you join us as a Glamour Circle member, you will receive one or two vintage-inspired sewing patterns a month (with a companion sew-along video) and join the most creative and fun sewing community around!

Specific benefits at the Glamour Circle tier include:

  • A vintage-inspired sewing pattern on the first day of every month
  • A companion sew-along tutorial video for the pattern
  • Another pattern or issue of Vintage by Gertie digital magazine mid-month
  • Access to the entire archive of Glamour Circle patterns and videos!
  • A monthly live Crowdcast with Gertie where she shares the history and inspiration behind that month’s pattern
  • Access to our community hub on Discord to post your projects, ask for advice, and chat with other members
  • One Charm Pattern for free randomly every calendar year (Gertie’s choice)

Yes, absolutely! Unlike other monthly sewing memberships, when you are a Charm patron, you get access to the entire archive of sewing patterns available to your tier.

To view all of the membership patterns available at each tier, click here and filter for “Pattern Availability.”

Click here to join the membership on Patreon. There is no long term commitment required, and you can cancel at any time.

]]> Vintage by Gertie Magazine – Issue 8 Winter 2024 https://charmpatterns.com/shop/vbg-122024/ Sun, 15 Dec 2024 18:09:36 +0000 https://charmpatterns.com/?post_type=product&p=177691 The Vintage by Gertie magazine is exclusively available to Charm’s Glamour Circle members (and higher tiers) through Patreon. Join the Glamour Circle to get all of the magazine issues, the entire Glamour Circle sewing pattern archive, and new patterns (or magazine issue) every month! Membership starts at $12/month and there is no long term commitment.
  • Vintage by Gertie is 48 pages full of vintage fashion, lifestyle, and sewing content.
  • Published quarterly, with a new theme every issue.
  • View online, download the PDF, or print your own copy.

See #VintagebyGertie content on Instagram.

]]> This issue is all about vintage glamour for the new year! Join us as we celebrate Hollywood Icons in style.

Additional articles include:

  • Hacking the Field Trip Blazer and Chess Club Trousers into a lady tux
  • History of the tuxedo
  • Dopamine dressing with Jasmine of Wicker Darling
  • A peek in the Gertie’s kitchen, decorated for the holidays
  • Creating a comfy, cozy capsule wardrobe for winter
  • Tips for sewing with velvet and velveteen
  • A sweet farewell to Charm icon Hattie
  • And so much more!

Charm Membership Info

When you join us as a Glamour Circle member, you will receive one or two vintage-inspired sewing patterns a month (with a companion sew-along video) and join the most creative and fun sewing community around!

Specific benefits at the Glamour Circle tier include:

  • A vintage-inspired sewing pattern on the first day of every month
  • A companion sew-along tutorial video for the pattern
  • Another pattern or issue of Vintage by Gertie digital magazine mid-month
  • Access to the entire archive of Glamour Circle patterns and videos!
  • A monthly live Crowdcast with Gertie where she shares the history and inspiration behind that month’s pattern
  • Access to our community hub on Discord to post your projects, ask for advice, and chat with other members
  • One Charm Pattern for free randomly every calendar year (Gertie’s choice)

Yes, absolutely! Unlike other monthly sewing memberships, when you are a Charm patron, you get access to the entire archive of sewing patterns available to your tier.

To view all of the membership patterns available at each tier, click here and filter for “Pattern Availability.”

Click here to join the membership on Patreon. There is no long term commitment required, and you can cancel at any time.

]]> Vintage by Gertie Magazine – Issue 7 Fall 2024 https://charmpatterns.com/shop/vbg-092024/ Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:09:37 +0000 https://charmpatterns.com/?post_type=product&p=177692 The Vintage by Gertie magazine is exclusively available to Charm’s Glamour Circle members (and higher tiers) through Patreon. Join the Glamour Circle to get all of the magazine issues, the entire Glamour Circle sewing pattern archive, and new patterns (or magazine issue) every month! Membership starts at $12/month and there is no long term commitment.
  • Vintage by Gertie is 48 pages full of vintage fashion, lifestyle, and sewing content.
  • Published quarterly, with a new theme every issue.
  • View online, download the PDF, or print your own copy.

See #VintagebyGertie content on Instagram.

]]> It’s spooky season! This issue brings out a bit of Charm’s dark side, with a peek into Gertie’s home decorated for Halloween.

Additional articles include:

  • The Patsy Blouse, styled four different ways
  • Creating a back-to-school capsule wardrobe
  • Making the Queen of Hearts costume
  • How to resize a Charm pattern for a child
  • An interview with Dafna from Dafna Beauty
  • Pattern drafting for sleeves
  • Recreating the Kim bridal dress from Edward Scissorhands
  • And so much more!

Charm Membership Info

When you join us as a Glamour Circle member, you will receive one or two vintage-inspired sewing patterns a month (with a companion sew-along video) and join the most creative and fun sewing community around!

Specific benefits at the Glamour Circle tier include:

  • A vintage-inspired sewing pattern on the first day of every month
  • A companion sew-along tutorial video for the pattern
  • Another pattern or issue of Vintage by Gertie digital magazine mid-month
  • Access to the entire archive of Glamour Circle patterns and videos!
  • A monthly live Crowdcast with Gertie where she shares the history and inspiration behind that month’s pattern
  • Access to our community hub on Discord to post your projects, ask for advice, and chat with other members
  • One Charm Pattern for free randomly every calendar year (Gertie’s choice)

Yes, absolutely! Unlike other monthly sewing memberships, when you are a Charm patron, you get access to the entire archive of sewing patterns available to your tier.

To view all of the membership patterns available at each tier, click here and filter for “Pattern Availability.”

Click here to join the membership on Patreon. There is no long term commitment required, and you can cancel at any time.

]]> Vintage by Gertie Magazine – Issue 6 Summer 2024 https://charmpatterns.com/shop/vbg-062024/ Sat, 15 Jun 2024 17:10:07 +0000 https://charmpatterns.com/?post_type=product&p=177698 The Vintage by Gertie magazine is exclusively available to Charm’s Glamour Circle members (and higher tiers) through Patreon. Join the Glamour Circle to get all of the magazine issues, the entire Glamour Circle sewing pattern archive, and new patterns (or magazine issue) every month! Membership starts at $12/month and there is no long term commitment.
  • Vintage by Gertie is 48 pages full of vintage fashion, lifestyle, and sewing content.
  • Published quarterly, with a new theme every issue.
  • View online, download the PDF, or print your own copy.

See #VintagebyGertie content on Instagram.

]]> We’re celebrating the Icons of Fashion! To honor the launch of Gertie’s latest book, we’re diving deep into fashion history.

Additional articles include:

  • Recreating the classic Dior Bar Suit using the Charm Lillian Jacket
  • Meet five of Gertie’s favorite fashion icons
  • Creating a tropical vacation capsule wardrobe
  • Meet one of our photographers, Anna from Lucy La Riot Pinup Photography
  • Peek inside Gertie’s private boudoir
  • And so much more!

Charm Membership Info

When you join us as a Glamour Circle member, you will receive one or two vintage-inspired sewing patterns a month (with a companion sew-along video) and join the most creative and fun sewing community around!

Specific benefits at the Glamour Circle tier include:

  • A vintage-inspired sewing pattern on the first day of every month
  • A companion sew-along tutorial video for the pattern
  • Another pattern or issue of Vintage by Gertie digital magazine mid-month
  • Access to the entire archive of Glamour Circle patterns and videos!
  • A monthly live Crowdcast with Gertie where she shares the history and inspiration behind that month’s pattern
  • Access to our community hub on Discord to post your projects, ask for advice, and chat with other members
  • One Charm Pattern for free randomly every calendar year (Gertie’s choice)

Yes, absolutely! Unlike other monthly sewing memberships, when you are a Charm patron, you get access to the entire archive of sewing patterns available to your tier.

To view all of the membership patterns available at each tier, click here and filter for “Pattern Availability.”

Click here to join the membership on Patreon. There is no long term commitment required, and you can cancel at any time.

]]> Vintage by Gertie Magazine – Issue 5 Spring 2024 https://charmpatterns.com/shop/vbg-032024/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:09:41 +0000 https://charmpatterns.com/?post_type=product&p=177694 The Vintage by Gertie magazine is exclusively available to Charm’s Glamour Circle members (and higher tiers) through Patreon. Join the Glamour Circle to get all of the magazine issues, the entire Glamour Circle sewing pattern archive, and new patterns (or magazine issue) every month! Membership starts at $12/month and there is no long term commitment.
  • Vintage by Gertie is 48 pages full of vintage fashion, lifestyle, and sewing content.
  • Published quarterly, with a new theme every issue.
  • View online, download the PDF, or print your own copy.

See #VintagebyGertie content on Instagram.

]]> Springtime vibes! This issue goes mod with a 1960s-inspired look at fashion.

Additional articles include:

  • Rosie the Riveter history and inspiration to celebrate the launch of our Rosie Jumpsuit pattern
  • Creating a Dita Von Teese-inspired capsule wardrobe
  • An interview with drag icon Kate Butch
  • Tips for sewing organization, with a free pattern for a cute storage box
  • Ruffles, ruffles, and more ruffles
  • A peek into Gertie’s at-home sewing space (it’s so tiny!)
  • And so much more!

Charm Membership Info

When you join us as a Glamour Circle member, you will receive one or two vintage-inspired sewing patterns a month (with a companion sew-along video) and join the most creative and fun sewing community around!

Specific benefits at the Glamour Circle tier include:

  • A vintage-inspired sewing pattern on the first day of every month
  • A companion sew-along tutorial video for the pattern
  • Another pattern or issue of Vintage by Gertie digital magazine mid-month
  • Access to the entire archive of Glamour Circle patterns and videos!
  • A monthly live Crowdcast with Gertie where she shares the history and inspiration behind that month’s pattern
  • Access to our community hub on Discord to post your projects, ask for advice, and chat with other members
  • One Charm Pattern for free randomly every calendar year (Gertie’s choice)

Yes, absolutely! Unlike other monthly sewing memberships, when you are a Charm patron, you get access to the entire archive of sewing patterns available to your tier.

To view all of the membership patterns available at each tier, click here and filter for “Pattern Availability.”

Click here to join the membership on Patreon. There is no long term commitment required, and you can cancel at any time.

]]> Vintage by Gertie Magazine – Issue 4 Winter 2023 https://charmpatterns.com/shop/vbg-122023/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:09:40 +0000 https://charmpatterns.com/?post_type=product&p=177693 The Vintage by Gertie magazine is exclusively available to Charm’s Glamour Circle members (and higher tiers) through Patreon. Join the Glamour Circle to get all of the magazine issues, the entire Glamour Circle sewing pattern archive, and new patterns (or magazine issue) every month! Membership starts at $12/month and there is no long term commitment.
  • Vintage by Gertie is 48 pages full of vintage fashion, lifestyle, and sewing content.
  • Published quarterly, with a new theme every issue.
  • View online, download the PDF, or print your own copy.

See #VintagebyGertie content on Instagram.

]]> Brrrr! This issue goes glam for winter as we get ready to celebrate a new year.

Additional articles include:

  • Plaid matching tips
  • A Hanukkah Skirt (free pattern!)
  • Tips for sewing with lace and sheer fabric
  • An interview with Nathaly Aguilera
  • Recreating the green velvet White Christmas dress
  • Last minute sewing gift ideas
  • A gingerbread latte recipe for warm cozy nights
  • Behind the scenes of a Charm Sewing Retreat
  • And so much more!

Charm Membership Info

When you join us as a Glamour Circle member, you will receive one or two vintage-inspired sewing patterns a month (with a companion sew-along video) and join the most creative and fun sewing community around!

Specific benefits at the Glamour Circle tier include:

  • A vintage-inspired sewing pattern on the first day of every month
  • A companion sew-along tutorial video for the pattern
  • Another pattern or issue of Vintage by Gertie digital magazine mid-month
  • Access to the entire archive of Glamour Circle patterns and videos!
  • A monthly live Crowdcast with Gertie where she shares the history and inspiration behind that month’s pattern
  • Access to our community hub on Discord to post your projects, ask for advice, and chat with other members
  • One Charm Pattern for free randomly every calendar year (Gertie’s choice)

Yes, absolutely! Unlike other monthly sewing memberships, when you are a Charm patron, you get access to the entire archive of sewing patterns available to your tier.

To view all of the membership patterns available at each tier, click here and filter for “Pattern Availability.”

Click here to join the membership on Patreon. There is no long term commitment required, and you can cancel at any time.

]]> Vintage by Gertie Magazine – Issue 3 Fall 2023 https://charmpatterns.com/shop/vbg-092023/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:09:42 +0000 https://charmpatterns.com/?post_type=product&p=177695 The Vintage by Gertie magazine is exclusively available to Charm’s Glamour Circle members (and higher tiers) through Patreon. Join the Glamour Circle to get all of the magazine issues, the entire Glamour Circle sewing pattern archive, and new patterns (or magazine issue) every month! Membership starts at $12/month and there is no long term commitment.
  • Vintage by Gertie is 48 pages full of vintage fashion, lifestyle, and sewing content.
  • Published quarterly, with a new theme every issue.
  • View online, download the PDF, or print your own copy.

See #VintagebyGertie content on Instagram.

]]> Gertie is a dramatic Spider Queen in this hacked Lana Dress with hi-low hem. This issue includes instructions to help you recreate this look.

Additional articles include:

  • Attend a spooky tea party at Gertie’s house
  • Sew the black ruffle dress from the TV show Wednesday
  • Tips for sewing knit fabrics and faux fur
  • Nine Charm Halloween costume ideas
  • Recreate the striped Katrina Crane dress from Sleepy Hollow
  • Meet Elvira, Charm’s studio cat
  • And so much more!

Charm Membership Info

When you join us as a Glamour Circle member, you will receive one or two vintage-inspired sewing patterns a month (with a companion sew-along video) and join the most creative and fun sewing community around!

Specific benefits at the Glamour Circle tier include:

  • A vintage-inspired sewing pattern on the first day of every month
  • A companion sew-along tutorial video for the pattern
  • Another pattern or issue of Vintage by Gertie digital magazine mid-month
  • Access to the entire archive of Glamour Circle patterns and videos!
  • A monthly live Crowdcast with Gertie where she shares the history and inspiration behind that month’s pattern
  • Access to our community hub on Discord to post your projects, ask for advice, and chat with other members
  • One Charm Pattern for free randomly every calendar year (Gertie’s choice)

Yes, absolutely! Unlike other monthly sewing memberships, when you are a Charm patron, you get access to the entire archive of sewing patterns available to your tier.

To view all of the membership patterns available at each tier, click here and filter for “Pattern Availability.”

Click here to join the membership on Patreon. There is no long term commitment required, and you can cancel at any time.

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