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Talk Gertie To Me

Gretchen "Gertie" Hirsch

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Frequency: 1 episode/31d. Total Eps: 12

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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🇩🇪 Germany - Fashion & Beauty
23/09/2026
#88
🇩🇪 Germany - Fashion & Beauty
22/09/2026
#60
🇩🇪 Germany - Fashion & Beauty
21/09/2026
#77
🇩🇪 Germany - Fashion & Beauty
20/09/2026
#50
🇩🇪 Germany - Fashion & Beauty
19/09/2026
#42
🇩🇪 Germany - Fashion & Beauty
18/09/2026
#27
🇨🇦 Canada - Fashion & Beauty
28/08/2026
#98
🇨🇦 Canada - Fashion & Beauty
27/08/2026
#79
🇨🇦 Canada - Fashion & Beauty
26/08/2026
#64
🇨🇦 Canada - Fashion & Beauty
25/08/2026
#42

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https://charmpatterns.com/
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https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/1993/8/kd-lang-cuts-it-close
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https://charmpatterns.com/shop/lamour-dress/
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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13406094/
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Score global : 73%

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Gertie and Maddie (of Madalynne Intimates) Chat About Lingerie

Season 1 · Episode 12

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 • Duration 25:11

We're warming up for Season Two with this episode where Gertie and Maddie talk about their shared history, collaboration on the Charm Panty, and sewing lingerie!

Get the Charm Panty on Charm's Patreon (at the Glamour Circle+ tier) here: https://www.patreon.com/gertiesworld/posts/pattern-and-158335607

And check out all of Maddie's resources at https://madalynne.com

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Charm Loves Halloween! Costumes Galore (and more!)

Season 1 · Episode 11

Friday, October 31, 2025 • Duration 01:05:20

In this Season One bonus episode, Gertie and Andrea chat all about Charm's annual Halloween Extravaganza. It's our first video episode, so check out the video here!

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Charm Patterns mentioned include:
- The I Married a Witch Veronica Lake dress
- The Lorelei Gown
- The Dolly Bell Bottoms
- The Vampira Gown
- The Morticia Gown (using scuba knit)
- The Spiderweb Apron that went viral
- The Leather Bat Collar
- The epic Marilyn Monroe showgirl look
See more of Charm's past Halloween content here
I Married a Witch movie with Veronica Lake (1942)
More about Veronica Lake's personality and life
Dolly Parton's Behind the Seams book of costumes

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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Your Questions Answered - part 2

Season 1 · Episode 10

Friday, September 26, 2025 • Duration 47:08

In this lively episode of Talk Gertie to Me, we dive into the personal stories behind Gertie's tattoos, body image reflections, and tips for setting up the perfect sewing space.

Gertie and Andrea discuss the evolution of their body art, the challenges of body changes, and the importance of creating a functional and inspiring sewing room. With a mix of humor and vulnerability, they also share their vintage inspirations and practical sewing advice, making this a delightful and informative listen for fans of vintage fashion and creative sewing.

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Charm Patterns mentioned include:
- Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses
- Elizabeth Caftan
Reddit Tattoo Cover Up
Grey Gardens
William Morris Wallpaper
Liberty of London - Lawn Strawberry Thief
Brabantia ironing board

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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Your Questions Answered - part 1

Season 1 · Episode 9

Friday, September 19, 2025 • Duration 48:24

In this 2-part episode of 'Talk Gertie to Me,' hosts Gretchen (Gertie) and Andrea begin to wrap up Season 1 with a lively reflection on vintage glamor sewing, creative processes, and the joys and struggles of monetizing a beloved hobby. Engaging with listener questions, they dive into the realities of running a pattern-making business, from the financial and logistical challenges to the emotional rollercoaster of creative work. They also discuss the careful planning required for their themes and patterns on Patreon, tease upcoming projects, and share personal insights on maintaining inspiration and creative flow amidst deadlines and business demands.

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Charm Patterns mentioned include:
Miss Yvonne’s iconic dress on Gertie’s Blog!
Sophia Loren in Christian Dior dress
Designer Charles James’s Clover Gown and another!

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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Why We’ll Always Love Broadway (and Costumes!)

Season 1 · Episode 8

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 • Duration 44:52

Gretchen and Andrea LOVE Broadway! Learn about their separate backgrounds in theatre, the shows they're loving now, and how those shows have inspired patterns at Charm. Plus, they drop tips on how to see theatre in NYC on a budget!

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Charm Patterns mentioned include:
- The Starlet Gown
The /Broadway subreddit (with discount tix)
RENT (the musical from the 1990s)
The 2025 Tony Award nominees and winners
Some Like It Hot musical
Floyd Collins with Jeremy Jordan
Death Becomes Her musical
Oh, Mary! play
Join the Theatre Development Fund (TDF) for discounted tickets
Use the Theatr app for discounted last-minute tickets
A View From My Seat isn't just for theatre! Use it for sports venues and concerts, too.

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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RIP Joann. Where do we buy fabrics now???

Season 1 · Episode 7

Friday, August 15, 2025 • Duration 01:07:45

The episode where we diss on JOANN Fabrics (RIP) and share our favorite places and tips for shopping for fabric & notions online. The Charm Studio is in a very small city - we have to drive at least 90 minutes to touch fancy fabrics, too!

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Charm Patterns & books mentioned include:
- The Betty Dress
- Gertie's Charmed Sewing Studio book
Andrea's crouton recipe comes from The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook by America's Test Kitchen
Come visit the NY Garment District - do you have nearby turkey sandwich recommendations?
Maybe Happy Ending musical on Broadway
Our favorite thread is Mettler Metrosene
CorsetMaking.com is where we buy spiral steel boning & corsetry supplies and Wawak.com is where we buy lots of notions
Salmon Gros de Londre fabric with rose dots
The obscenely expensive black lace used on Gretchen's favorite Charm make to date (which will be revealed on the cover of the Fall issue of Vintage by Gertie magazine, coming out Sept 15)
swatch book with the pink cover

Sage Advice with the Hilarious Susie Dahl

Season 1 · Episode 6

Friday, August 8, 2025 • Duration 56:34

Come join us for a laughter-filled chat with one of our favorite models and Charm team members, Susie Dahl. She's been with us for over seven years and she knows ALL of our secrets!

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Charm Patterns (great for burlesque!) mentioned include:
- The Vargas Panties
- The Hollywood Dress and Robe
- The Wanda Pencil Skirt with secret thigh slit zipper
- The Bryant Gown
Susie Dahl's Instagram page (NSFW): https://www.instagram.com/brwnpaperdolli
Nyx Cosmetics Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner: https://www.nyxcosmetics.com/eye/eyeliner/epic-ink-waterproof-liquid-eyeliner/NYX_409.html
Trixie Cosmetics Red Scare lipstick: https://trixiecosmetics.com/products/lipstick-red-scare-1
Pat McGrath Labs lipstick: https://www.patmcgrath.com/collections/lips
Fab Scrap shop for fabric by the pound: https://shopfabscrap.org

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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Caftans = Freedom (with Elizabeth Taylor)

Season 1 · Episode 5

Thursday, July 31, 2025 • Duration 36:45

Why are caftans/kaftans so popular among Hollywood icons from the golden age as well as the queer community? In this solo episode, Gertie discusses the fashion (and cultural) history of this gender-free garment, spanning from ancient Egypt through to the modern day.

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Charm Patterns mentioned include:
- The Elizabeth Caftan
- The Pride Caftan
Elizabeth Taylor swanning down the stairs in 1974's That's Entertainment
Elizabeth Taylor's website archive
See 17-year-old Elizabeth Taylor cinched in A Place in the Sun
See her less cinched (and barely covered!) in Cleopatra
The Elizabeth Taylor Collection auctioned by Christie's
Vanity Fair article about Taylor's AIDS work
Another article (in The Guardian) about her AIDS work
Provincetown, MA (P-Town) fabulousness
Palm Springs, CA Hollywood history and queer history

Vintage Swimsuits (and their modern interpretations)

Season 1 · Episode 4

Friday, July 25, 2025 • Duration 01:01:01

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.

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Charm Patterns mentioned include:
- The Esther Swimsuit (with Pride rainbow photoshoot)
- The Jane Set (Jumpsuit)
- The Liz Dress
- The Lana Dress
- The Foundations Petticoat (i.e. "the sea monster")
- The Bathing Beauty Swimsuit
Gertie's Charmed Sewing Studio book for more vintage swimsuit info
Rose Marie Reid info (and swimsuit collection photos at the bottom of the page)
The "famous" Jewels of the Sea ad that Gertie is obsessed with
All about Lastex
Hair flowers from La Casa de Flores
Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso"
Esther Williams info and filmography
with Esther Williams

Recreating Audrey Hepburn's lace dress from the 1952 Oscars

Season 1 · Episode 3

Thursday, July 17, 2025 • Duration 42:47

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!

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Charm Patterns mentioned include:
- The Waterfall Dress
- The Sabrina Dress
- The Holly Bodice Backs Expansion pattern for the Sabrina Dress
- The Lamour Dress
- The free Charm Circle Skirt
Christine Lingerie in Vancouver
Iconic Atomic in Palm Springs
Info about Audrey Hepburn's 1952 Oscars Dress and the Roman Holiday Coat Dress
My version of the dress, on the cover of the Spring 2025 issue of Charm's Vintage by Gertie magazine
Sabrina with Audrey Hepburn (1954)
The Great British Sewing Bee
The Fasturn fabric turner