What could be more iconic than a little black dress? The Sabrina Dress celebrates the classic simplicity of Audrey Hepburn’s style (in movies like Sabrina and Breakfast at Tiffany’s) with a fully-lined boatneck bodice, French darts, three sleeve options, and a pleated pencil skirt in two lengths. Plus, the bodice and skirt are both interchangeable […]
The Hollywood Dress is dedicated to three icons of the silver screen: Jean Harlow, Marilyn Monroe, and Dorothy Dandridge. This versatile design is a draped woven wrap dress with three sleeve options and two skirt lengths. Depending on your fabric choice, you can stun in a sequined or satin evening gown, lounge in a glamorous […]
Isn’t she a dream? We’ve taken the classic vintage circle skirt and turned it into a fantasy ball gown for all of your prom and homecoming dreams. The Homecoming Skirt pattern comes in two lengths, with an optional asymmetrical spiral draped overlay for added drama. It is fully interchangeable with every Lamour-series bodice and also […]
It’s not quite a pencil skirt, and it’s not quite a flared trumpet skirt…what is it? It’s the Boardwalk Slim Skirt! With the swish of a bias-cut skirt (although it’s cut on the straight grain), this magical slim skirt has just enough flare for walking ease. A Lamour-series expansion for the Boardwalk Sundress, it can […]
Charm’s summer school is now in session, and I have the perfect pattern for you to celebrate the season! The Boardwalk Sundress was inspired by the iconic blue polka dot milkmaid-style dress worn by Marilyn Monroe during a 1957 photoshoot with her husband Arthur Miller. Charm’s version includes thin shoulder straps, a gathered bust over […]
Rah rah rah for the Pep Rally Skirt! This perfectly pleated wrap skirt comes in two lengths, with multiple options to personalize the styling and details. Live your schoolgirl fantasy in a short plaid skirt with the yoke cut on the bias, or choose a longer length and suspender straps for grown-up chic. This project […]
A wrap top is lovely, but a wrap dress is even better! The Extra Credit Wrap Skirt is an extension pattern for the Extra Credit Wrap Top, which you can use to create a classic wrap knit dress. This pattern is designed to be paired with the Extra Credit Wrap Top; however, creative Charm School […]
What’s a school uniform without matching accessories? The Charm School Necktie adds the finishing touch to our 2024 sewing school uniform, and it’s a perfect menswear addition to your wardrobe in general. Paired together with this wonderfully dramatic mutton sleeve expansion for the Patsy Blouse, you’ll be heading to the top of the class in […]
School is in session! I’m so excited to bring you the Charm School Uniform, the first pattern in our new 2024 Patreon theme. This versatile pattern can be made as a jumper dress to be layered over a blouse, a separate skirt, or even a cocktail dress, depending on your fabric and fit choices. With […]
Happy Hanukkah from Charm Patterns! We are excited to share the Charm Patterns appliquéd Hanukkah Skirt with you! Created in partnership with Rachel Petterson from Pigs in Pajamas, this lovely circle skirt will have you celebrating the holiday in style! Resources Hanukkah Skirt appliqué files in SVG format (for your craft cutting machine) or PDF […]