Vintage Swimsuits (and their modern interpretations)
We've made two vintage-inspired swimsuits at Charm and they are WILDLY different. Learn why with Gertie and Andrea, who dive deep into the making of these two projects, as well as the aquamusical, submechanophobia, and the "famous" Jewels of the Sea ad that has lived rent-free in Gertie's mind for decades.Links & ImagesCharm Patterns mentioned include:The Esther Swimsuit (with Pride rainbow photoshoot)The Jane Set (Jumpsuit)The Liz DressThe Lana DressThe Foundations Petticoat (i.e. "the sea monster")The Bathing Beauty SwimsuitGertie's Charmed Sewing Studio book for more vintage swimsuit infoRose Marie Reid info (and swimsuit collection photos at the bottom of the page)The "famous" Jewels of the Sea ad that Gertie is obsessed withAll about LastexHair flowers from La Casa de FloresSabrina Carpenter's "Espresso"Esther Williams info and filmographyA clip from Bathing Beauty with Esther WilliamsFor more vintage-inspired sewing patterns in sizes 2-34 (with A-H bust cups), check out us out at Charm Patterns.
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Recreating Audrey Hepburn's lace dress from the 1952 Oscars
Join me while I discuss recreating the white lace dress that Audrey Hepburn wore to the 1952 Oscars. It's a bit of fashion history mixed with some sewing fun!Links & ImagesCharm Patterns mentioned include:The Waterfall DressThe Sabrina DressThe Holly Bodice Backs Expansion pattern for the Sabrina DressThe Lamour DressThe free Charm Circle SkirtChristine Lingerie in VancouverIconic Atomic in Palm SpringsInfo about Audrey Hepburn's 1952 Oscars Dress and the Roman Holiday Coat DressMy version of the dress, on the cover of the Spring 2025 issue of Charm's Vintage by Gertie magazineSabrina with Audrey Hepburn (1954)The Great British Sewing BeeThe Fasturn fabric turnerFor vintage-inspired sewing patterns in sizes 2-34 (with A-H bust cups), check out us out at Charm Patterns.
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Slutty Italian Summer
What is "Slutty Italian Summer" and how has it influenced Gertie and the patterns at Charm? Listen in as Gretchen and Andrea talk about the vintage and modern inspiration behind this catch phrase, and how it has impacted the Charm summer collections for the past few years.Links & ImagesCharm Patterns mentioned include:The Lisa BodiceThe Gina BustierThe Sophia DressThe Elsa CulottesThe Vargas PantiesWhite Lotus (particularly Season Two)Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring 1992 collectionVanity Fair cover with k.d. lang and Cindy CrawfordThe Merry Widow film from 1952 with Lana TurnerCamila Cabello 2017 Guess adsMore Camila Cabello from 2018 in The EditCharm's Vintage by Gertie magazine (Summer 2025 issue) heavily inspired by the Slutty Italian Summer aesthetic For more vintage-inspired sewing patterns in sizes 2-34 (with A-H bust cups), check out us out at Charm Patterns.
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Who We Are
Welcome to the first real episode of Talk Gertie To Me! Come get to know Andrea and Gertie as they talk about who they are, how they've come together, and why they're excited to be doing this podcast.Links & ImagesMaintenance Phase podcast - What's Our Deal? episodeGertie's 2020 daily livestreams on YouTubeGertie's Blog for Better Sewing (2009-2017)Vanity Fair magazine cover with k.d. lang and Cindy Crawford"Vintage style, not vintage values" - Dandy WellingtonFor vintage-inspired sewing patterns in sizes 2-34 (with A-H bust cups), check out us out at Charm Patterns.
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Get ready for Talk Gertie to Me!
Season One of Talk Gertie to Me will begin on July 11, so subscribe to be the first to hear the new episodes!Step into the wildly creative, deeply personal world of Charm Patterns with Gertie as she stitches together vintage glamour, pop culture obsessions, body positivity, and unapologetic queerness.From behind-the-scenes design inspo like Slutty Italian Summer to candid conversations on beauty, Broadway, and the messiness of creative life, this podcast is part sewing salon, part slumber party, and always ridiculously fun.
Step into the wildly creative, deeply personal world of Charm Patterns with founder Gretchen “Gertie” Hirsch as she stitches together vintage glamour, pop culture obsessions, body positivity, and unapologetic queerness. From behind-the-scenes design inspo like “Slutty Italian Summer” to candid conversations on beauty, Broadway, and the messiness of creative life, this podcast is part sewing salon, part slumber party, and always ridiculously fun.
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