Summer of Charm: A Double Dose of Glam Vintage Sewing
I have been a massive fan of Gertie for a long time. I followed her original blog back in the day, I own her books, I’ve collected her Butterick patterns, and now I am fully obsessed with her Charm patterns from Patreon. Her vintage aesthetic just speaks to me, and over the summer, her designs became my ultimate creative escape. Spending time under quarantine meant I needed a fun way to pass the hours, and diving headfirst into glamorous garment sewing was exactly the antidote to stay-at-home fatigue. I ended up making two incredible dresses that made me feel less like I was stuck in the house and more like a glamorous mid-century pin-up model. Since I was so wrapped up in the process, I didn’t take any progress photos along the way. However, I’ve got plenty of pictures showing off the final looks, the fits, and all the design details from every angle. Let's talk about the patterns, the hacks, and the fabric placement that brought these two summer dresses to life. Dress 1: The Bo...
