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Author: Gretchen "Gertie" Hirsch

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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Recreating Audrey Hepburn's lace dress from the 1952 Oscars
Episode 3
Thursday, 17 July, 2025

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.