Tutorials & Techniques

Sewing pattern tutorial: The Pilar Jacket

PILAR is the jacket we dreamed of at Maison Fauve: a good straight cut, not too wide nor too short and top stitched finishes. But in true Maison Fa...

Sewing pattern tutorial: The Marisa Top

MARISA is a little top that isn’t exactly classic but is still the perfect basic piece that you can make in all your favorite fabrics. Its nicely w...

How to make the Skyline blouse?

There is the timeless white shirt... And there is THE shirt!The Skyline pattern combines everything I was looking for in a shirt pattern: a line th...

How to make the Manhattan jacket?

Here is the masterpiece of the Empire State Of Fauve collection: the Manhattan jacket pattern. This iconic piece of women's clothing joins the Mais...

Sewing pattern tutorial: the Luz dress/playsuit

The LUZ sewing pattern is a joyful little summer wardrobe all on its own: you have the option of using it as a dress, playsuit, with or without ruf...

Sewing pattern tutorial: the Kika jumpsuit

Oh KIKA! The sun is out and this pattern brings out a little of the femme fatale in us doesn't it? A magnificent playsuit or bustier dress, Kika i...

How to make the Brooklyn trousers?

The Brooklyn pattern is a strong and highly desirable piece of the Empire State Of Fauve collection. These magnificent trousers combine the comfort...

The simple hem

How to sew a hem with the sewing machine? Here is a mini tutorial to show you in detail how to sew a hem or bottom hem properly. Nothing rocket sc...

How to transfer and sew a dart?

This is the one for those who have ever pressed their fabric against a window to try and trace a line and for that would like to throw stones at me...

How to place a bound neckline

To properly finish the necklines of your clothes, the sewing patterns offer you different types of finishes, and in particular the installation of ...

How to sew knitwear when you don't have an overlocker?

In the last collection, I offered you a knitted piece: the beautiful Ludmilla dress, which can also be made as a top. This is the second pattern de...

Sewing an invisible side zip

The invisible zip is a closure that you will find a lot in Maison Fauve patterns. It ensures a pretty finish, and its installation is less technica...

How to transfer a sewing pattern onto fabric?

That's it, you've taken the plunge...welcome to the wonderful world of sewing! At Maison Fauve we create great sewing patterns, and here is a mini ...