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 & Images Charm 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 vers...

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 & Images Charm Patterns mentioned include:The Lisa BodiceThe Gina BustierThe Sophia DressThe Elsa CulottesThe Vargas PantiesWhite Lotus (particularly Season Two)Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring 1992 collectionVanity F...

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 & Images Maintenance 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 ...

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 p...