The Final Exam Blazer has a slightly-shrunken silhouette, front and back princess seams, patch pockets, and a two-piece tailored sleeve. It’s a preppy classic with a vintage fit!

I’m so proud of all the hard work you’ve put into this year, and I am excited to see all of your creations. Cheers to the 2024 Charm School graduating class!

— xoxo, Gertie

This pattern was originally published on Patreon on December 1, 2024.

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Direct link to the accompanying video ]]> https://charmpatterns.com/rizzo-jacket-pattern/ Sun, 01 Oct 2023 16:35:29 +0000 https://charmpatterns.com/?p=85486 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 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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Meet the Brooklyn Jacket! Yet again, I’m bringing you something inspired by The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, since I know you all just can’t get enough of her looks. Midge never shies away from a fabulous jacket or coat, and as costume designer Donna Zakowska wrote in her excellent book Madly Marvelous, “her rainbow closet of coats became inseparable from her persona.” Likewise, she has a whole collection of little jackets to coordinate with her dresses and skirts.

The Brooklyn Jacket is a fully lined and fitted jacket in two lengths, with two versatile sleeve options. Make it in a cropped version with darling covered buttons and an open front or in the waist-length version with a sophisticated front button closure. With an optional faux welt breast pocket and pocket square, you have many mix-and-match opportunities to sew your own elegant fantasy! The best part of this jacket is that it’s weather-appropriate no matter where you are in the world.  — xoxo, Gertie  

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Direct link to the accompanying video ]]> https://charmpatterns.com/swing-coat-pattern/ https://charmpatterns.com/swing-coat-pattern/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2020 08:23:07 +0000 https://charmpatterns.com/?p=22238 The Swing Coat has a luxe swing shape and dramatic cuffed sleeves, perfect for throwing on over your vintage finery! The funnel-shaped neckline makes it quick and easy to sew, so this coat comes together in a jiffy. Make it full length with in-seam pockets (extra points for making a dress to match your lining) or short with cute patch pockets. This project can suit a variety of climates and seasons depending on your fabric choice: make it in cotton for a swingy beach jacket or in snuggly wool for a winter topper. Don’t forget to watch the companion video on Patreon to see how it comes together!

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Direct link to the accompanying video ]]> https://charmpatterns.com/swing-coat-pattern/feed/ 1 https://charmpatterns.com/peter-pan-bolero-pattern/ https://charmpatterns.com/peter-pan-bolero-pattern/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2020 06:28:38 +0000 https://charmpatterns.com/?p=22227 This cute little layering piece is perfect for pairing with your vintage-style dresses and skirts! It will take you gracefully through seasonal transitions while looking adorable at the same time.

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