Hello fellow creatives!

Welcome to bettiemarie – where creativity stitches the past, present, and future together!

Born in 2006 out of a love for design and self-expression, bettiemarie patterns started as a way to bring unique, handmade style to life. In the early days, I focused on lingerie and small-scale designs, working within the limits of my software. But now, as we step into 2025, bettiemarie is expanding! With new tools at our fingertips, we’re diving into a broader range of styles—because creativity should never be confined.

Every pattern I create is inspired by the world around us, blending vintage charm, modern flair, and a dash of playful whimsy. Whether you’re a seasoned sewist or just getting started, bettiemarie patterns are here to spark your imagination and bring your creative visions to life.

Let’s make something amazing together!

Charlene xx

History

2009 – I started developing patterns under the name “Bettiemarie” and listed them on etsy. 

2011 – Pattern development came to a stop with limitations to the design process and resources, I pivoted and focused solely on my career within the fashion industry.

2015 – I started teaching as a qualified trainer and assessor with Australian Institute of Fashion Design / Creative Design.

2021 – I started teaching at one of Queensland’s leading fashion college.

2024 – Moving to Central Queensland has allowed me to refocus on pattern drafting and creative processes. Relaunching Bettiemarie with the goal to start developing sewing patterns again.