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 […]
Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, Santa Gertie has a present for you! This easy Santa Baby dress is based off our Landis Bodice pattern and can be sewn in a jiffy. It’s the perfect outfit for a holiday party or for handing out presents to all the good boys and girls. Happy […]
The final pattern for the secret and glamorous Society of Charm is here! We’re delighted to wrap up this year with a companion gown for our popular Society Dress. 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), […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
I’m so excited to dive into the first of our “Charm pattern hacking” tutorials, exclusively for our Princess and Inner Circle members.
The Society Dress was an instant hit when we released it earlier this year, and I immediately began experimenting with turning it into a sparkly and luxurious robe.
The Society Dress is a fabulous 1940s-inspired fitted knit dress in two lengths with two sleeve options. Go undercover in the office-appropriate A-line skirt and short pleated sleeves, or commit to full drama with billowing bishop sleeves and a six-godet floor-length gown. The optional draped cowl hood will give you an air of mystery, perfect […]
I’m so excited to share the darling Carousel Dress with you! Inspired by a true-vintage dress I spotted during one of my Dapper Day adventures, it’s extra lovely with stripes and directional prints. Make it with the gathered flounce for lots of sass, or sew it without the flounce for a classically elegant A-line dress. […]
Not only can you make a lovely apron-style dress for layering, you can also sew the sweetest wrap sundress ever.