Sewing Secrets

 

At Maison Fauve, we like things well done. So to help you get the job done, here's a video library of short tutorials covering the main technical points you'll come across when sewing your sewing pattern garments. 

You will also find all our little tips to simplify your task in two sections.

Video tutorial of the technical points

Rivet setting with Prym Vario pliers

Making gathers	Connecting a fabric with checks	Sewing a jacket without lining
Transferring a pattern to the fabric	Sewing pliers	Surfing or throwing?
Putting an invisible zip on the side of a garment	Sew a hem	Sewing a blind hem with a sewing machine
Sewing stitch with a sewing machine	Putting on a fly	Making a patch pocket
Apply a neck bias	bias	Making a piped pocket with flap
Sewing a spaghetti strap or strap	Unbreakable collar tips	Sew a fake piped pocket

 

Adaptation of the pattern

The sewing pattern couture line meets certain standards, regardless of the number of sizes on offer and the measurements shown in the chart. Every body is unique, and the beauty of sewing is to break away from standards to achieve a result that's just like you. Hence the need to always sew a canvas, as a rough draft of the garment, to check how it fits and what alterations to make.

Adapting a pattern in its height	How to shorten or lengthen a top pattern
How to shorten or lengthen a stocking pattern	How to adjust the height of a two-part pattern (dress or jumpsuit)
How to lengthen or shorten an armhole height	How to lengthen or shorten a sleeve length
How to adapt a sleeve to your arm size	How to adapt a pattern to the size
The basics of a chest transformation	The classic chest clip
The chest clip on a princess cut	Modification of the pattern of Zenith and the clamps on the shelf
Adjusting a pair of trousers at the level of the buttocks	Adjusting pants for round bellies
Fork adjustment	How to navigate between sizes in a pattern
How to enlarge a pattern in a non-existent size	How to move a shoulder seam
How to change the position of a breast clip (jacket, dress, blouse)

Our sewing patterns for beginners

Discover our selection of sewing pattern sewing tops/blouses, skirts, dresses or shorts for those just starting out in garment sewing.