It's trouser time, Charm Scouts! These ’40s style trousers are so elegant, they’ll have you feeling like a Hollywood icon. With a beautiful pleated front, a generously cut cuffed leg, and roomy...
2021-03-01 14:58:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Nancy Drews! You're always way to good at guessing what the next pattern is so I'm keeping it vague this time. This beautiful lady was part of the inspiration for tomorrow's pattern, and it's n...
2021-02-28 17:08:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Charm Scouts! The sewing circle is now called the troop meeting, so come join the campfire and bring some sewing to work on. For the first time ever, I'm going to try hosting this on a Saturday...
2021-02-22 15:49:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi scouts! I mentioned this in the Crowdcast last week, but I felt it deserved a post of its own. As we've continued to release more and more content, I know the Patreon feed feels a little hard to...
2021-02-10 18:41:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Rise and shine, campers! It's a new day at Camp Gertie and after the flurry of activity yesterday, we're ready to settle in here at the glampsite. A few thoughts and announcements:
Like any good scouting organization, the Charm Scouts have a motto, a pledge, and a set of laws. While this may seem a little silly, I love the ideas behind it. I spent some time researching and re...
2021-02-01 16:38:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Meet the Charm Scout Capelet! I’m so excited to be showing you how to make this official troop uniform. (Of course, we’ll need to come up with more uniform ideas as the year goes on. A Charm Sc...
2021-02-01 15:49:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Camp Gertie! We’re giving Patreon a fun new twist this year: you’re all officially Charm Scouts, so of course you need a snazzy uniform. I’m a huge fan of the ‘80s classic Troop ...
2021-02-01 15:39:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey campers! Believe it or not, today is our one-year Patreon anniversary. We’ve had the time of our lives bringing you fab new projects and videos every month, and getting to know you through li...
2021-02-01 14:31:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello fabulous patrons! Can you believe Monday is the 1st again already? Here are a couple sneak peeks of the fabrics we used in the upcoming project. Can't wait to show you all the photos!
A...
2021-01-29 19:00:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Today's the day! Every month, I go live on Crowdcast and present the inspiration for the monthly project. And this month ...
2021-01-25 14:57:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone! Hope you are having a fabulous new year so far. Here's what I have planned for live events this month:
Monday, January 25th at 5:00 pm EST: Join me for a Crowdca...
2021-01-18 19:10:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Learn to sew this month's project, the Barbie Top! I talk supplies, how to choose your fabric, and matching stripes, and then I take you through all the major steps of constructing the top! N...
2021-01-01 15:54:58 +0000 UTC View Post
UPDATE 12/13/21: Big news! The Barbie Top is now available in sizes 18-34! I have added the pattern files to this post, and we have updated the instructions to include info and cutting layo...
2021-01-01 15:53:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Fresh new year, fresh new Patreon project! We have something really fun planned for January. You'll feel like a doll in our new project! Who wants to guess what type of fabric this is?
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2020-12-31 15:36:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Yay, it's Crowdcast day! Join me at 5:00 pm EST for a fun-filled live stream complete with a Powerpoint presentation, lots of inspiration and behind-the-scenes glimpses, and a Q&A session. Toda...
2020-12-21 15:36:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone! Hope you are enjoying the Swing Coat pattern and all the festivities of December. Here's the plan for this month's live events:
Monday, December 21st at 5:00 pm EST...
2020-12-17 15:40:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Learn to sew this month's project, the Swing Coat! I take you through all the major steps of constructing the coat, so make sure to watch this video especially if this is your first outerwear proje...
2020-12-01 14:54:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Meet the Swing Coat! Inspired by The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, this snuggly topper is just the thing to round out your wardrobe. I love the bell-shaped sleeves and chunky cuffs paired with the swingy ...
2020-12-01 14:54:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Oh hey look, it's my disembodied head! I don't want to give too much away for tomorrow, but I can tell you that 1) this project is winter weather-ready and 2) we got to shoot some of the imag...
2020-11-30 14:56:04 +0000 UTC View Post
See you today 5:00 pm EST for a Crowdcast presentation! Join me for a peek behind the scenes here at Gertie's World. Lear...
2020-11-24 14:21:41 +0000 UTC View PostHi all! Can't wait to sew with you tonight! Europeans, I expect to see you in your jammies for a slumber party theme. Aussies, bring your morning coffee and Vegemite toast (?). We EST-ers will just...
2020-11-20 15:52:28 +0000 UTC View PostHello all! I wanted to give you plenty of notice for this month's events, so you can clear your schedules if possible. Please make a note of these dates and times! Links to the events will be poste...
2020-11-09 16:37:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Ooh la la! This vintage-inspired half-slip is as beautiful as it is practical. It’s perfect for wearing under slim skirts to keep your skirt from catching on stockings and prevent static cling, p...
2020-11-01 15:49:10 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm thrilled to bring you a half slip pattern that will become a staple in your lingerie wardrobe! Vintage dresses were hardly ever lined because women owned lovely silk slips, which would save tim...
2020-11-01 15:49:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello my beautiful patrons! Thanks for bearing with me this month as I took a much-needed vacation. I'm back, recharged and ready to bring you the awesome content you've come to know and love here....
2020-10-26 15:11:33 +0000 UTC View Post
I love this collar! It's sewn onto a facing that buttons into your dress, so it's totally removable. Change up your look with multiple collars for one dress, or just have extra ease of care for lau...
2020-10-01 13:33:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Oh my gosh, I'm so excited to share this video with you! Not only does it show you how to make the fully lined Stanwyck Bodice with my clean finish neckline technique, but I also demonstrate how to...
2020-10-01 13:32:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy October, my glamour ghouls! I'm beyond thrilled to be bringing you a bodice and collar expansion for the Charm Patterns 2020-10-01 13:32:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone! I am SO EXCITED to debut October's project tomorrow. I made several samples of it, so I'm attaching few of the color schemes here. It was fun working in such a wide variety of material...
2020-09-30 16:25:48 +0000 UTC View Post