Create the Magic of Christmas with Maison Fauve!

Welcome to our Christmas Sewing Gift Guide, where the joy of sewing meets the magic of the holidays! Whether you're a dedicated sewing enthusiast or searching for the perfect gift for the seamstress in your life, discover our curated selection of sewing treasures to inspire and delight!

The Calypso overcoat sewing box

Treat your favourite seamstress with the Calypso Overcoat Sewing Box—a complete kit for crafting a timeless jacket. Featuring options for black lightweight tweed or hounds tooth wool, this ready-to-sew set has everything needed to create a chic piece, with or without a collar. Perfect for the holidays and designed to be cherished for years to come. Shop the box

A hand-sewn perfume

Enhance the magic gift of sewing with a touch of olfactory elegance. "Les Fleurs Fauve," our eau de parfum created in collaboration with Odore Scola, adds a magical finishing touch. Perfect for accompanying a sewing project, this fragrance turns every moment into something extraordinary—an ideal addition to a sewing gift box. Shop the perfume

Fabric Gift Cards

Let her pick the perfect fabric for her next project with a Maison Fauve gift card. Planning to surprise her with it under the tree but unsure about her fabric preferences? Here are some helpful tips:

Which material to choose?

Jacquards, laces, wools, viscose… plain or patterned, look carefully at the colours, materials, patterns that the person usually wears and it's up to you to play:

Graffiti viscose crepes , Reflet viscose satins , Panache printed viscose poplins , plain viscose twills , Lily viscose jacquards , for sewing a camisole, a dress, a blouse, a shirt
Wool for sewing a coat, a jacket
Cotton satins , cotton gabardines , Sergio or Macadam jeans for a jumpsuit, trousers, a dress
Matching lace and cotton voile for a blouse, a dress
Jacquards and black tailored wool for a jacket, trousers, a suit
The French Terry sweatshirt and the matching ribbed edging for a sweatshirt

At Maison Fauve, fabrics and dyes meet OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 standards. More information on the product sheets.

What length do I choose?

In this section, we help you estimate the amount of fabric needed to make different types of clothing. These are guidelines; some pieces may require more or less fabric.

With 1.50m of fabric , you can sew a sleeveless Bellini blouse , a duo of Spritz tank tops , a pretty Salto top , a short-sleeved Cicadella, Palma , Marisa , Paola or Blush blouse to slip under winter vests.
With 2m of fabric , you can make a Tempê t e blouse , a Déferlante blouse , a Malibu polo shirt, a Daïquiri dress , a Soliflore blouse , a very chic Skyline blouse , a cocooning Granite knit sweatshirt , a Dandelion jacket , an all-season Pilar denim jacket or comfortable Hussard denim pants.
With 2.50m of fabric , you can make a Mimosa blazer jacket , a short version of a Tigris coat , a unique Manhattan blazer jacket , the Récif pants , the Brooklyn wide pants or the Tremplin cargo pants , the must-have trend of the moment!
With 3m of fabric , you can sew a Peninsula winter dress , a beautiful Cuba Libre dress ,a Cliff coat or an easy-to-sew Pam coat with a very elegant androgynous look.
With more than 3m of fabric , you will have access to make a beautiful Viper or Faye jumpsuit, a long Tigris coat or a magnificent Tsar autumn/winter trench coat .

Pocket patterns for your collection

A pocket pattern is a timeless treasure, crafted to last a lifetime. When not in use, it doubles as an elegant decorative piece for your shelf or bookcase. This cherished design empowers seamstresses to endlessly create and reimagine, experimenting with different fabrics and embellishments to fuel their creativity. With each season, our pocket patterns unveil a fresh universe, telling an ever-evolving story that inspires and delights. Shop all pocket patterns

The pattern envelope includes the plan of the piece in the available sizes and all the explanations necessary for its creation (Please note that it does not include the fabric and haberdashery which are sold separately). Free video tutorials available on YouTube accompany each of the pieces.

How do I choose the right pattern?

Give her a pattern that matches her style and the clothes she usually wears.

For smaller budgets

Here are some gift ideas to put in a pretty box to slip under the tree:

Button box

A treasure box filled with jewelled buttons to add the finishing touches to creations. Discover our assortment of sparkling or natural mother-of-pearl buttons in our seasonal colours. Shop the full range of buttons

Set of coloured threads

Gift a palette of luxurious sewing threads in stunning colours to elevate their collection. Shop all our colours

Sewing box accessories

Needles, pins , gold or silver piping and everything you need to perfect each creation.

High-end sewing tools

A pair of Japanese steel sewing scissors for cutting with style and precision or a high-quality magnetic pin holder bracelet .

Rascol Black Edition Tailor's Scissors
Magnetic pin holder bracelet from Bohin

Sewing gift card

Only a few days left before Christmas and short on time to place an order to be delivered in time? There is always the Maison Fauve gift card !

This voucher to gift a little sewing happiness is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase and can be used multiple times. You can download it, print it off and write the amount its worth by hand (why not add a little sweet note too?)

We hope these suggestions inspire you to find the perfect sewing gift that will make your loved ones' eyes sparkle during the holidays!