Shine in lamé! Discover our new fabric
The Fauve Romance collection focuses on color and light. The collection's color palette ranges from soft pastels to more intense shades like sulfur, which will enhance the overall effect and add a luminous touch.
For the Diabolo Fauve capsule, we offer you a new material that makes our creations shimmer. Let me introduce you to our lamé fabrics .
Lamé by Maison Fauve
Our laminated Lyocell twill fabrics
What is lyocell?
Lyocell is a man-made fiber made from a natural raw material : wood pulp (the term lyocell is a contraction of the terms freeze-drying and cellulose). Lyocell is extracted from eucalyptus wood or hardwood trees such as birch or oak, which are trees that require little water.
It is not a natural fiber because it does not exist as such in nature like linen or cotton, but it is not synthetic like polyester because it is not made from petroleum.
The terms lyocell and Tencel® refer to the same material, but Tencel® is the trademarked name of the Austrian company Lenzing for the process used to create its lyocell fiber.
Lamé effect
Our fabric contains 79% lyocell , which gives it its beautiful drape and soft weave on the reverse side (it is woven like a twill), and 21% polyester threads which are the origin of this shiny finish and this lamé aspect. It is not a metallic lamé, the fibers which give this shiny shine are the same color as the fabric, the lamé is therefore tone on tone.
How to sew lamé?
Our lamé fabric is easy to sew: it irons very well (we sewed it with a "cotton" setting without any problem), so you can create patterns with well-defined pleats and darts.
When sewing, you will handle your work a lot, creasing it as you do so. Once your creation is finished, meticulously iron your garment, and you will see your lamé sewing will then have a beautiful shape and will crease little when you wear it.
To sew lamé, I recommend size 70 or 80 universal needles (this is not a fabric that is likely to pull threads easily when sewing). It does not fray excessively, so it will not be necessary to overlock your pieces before sewing.
The fabric has a very slight transparency, but this will not be a problem with suitable lingerie. To line your jackets or coats, choose plain, fairly slippery fabrics, such as our cupro linings .
You can easily iron-on your laminated fabric with our iron-on interfacings: useG700 for parts of the garment that require support, such as a collar, cuff, button placket, or waistband. G710 is also ideal if you want a less rigid final result.
How do I finish my seams?
Our lyocell fabric is laminated, and it's the synthetic fibers that give it this look. If you're sewing lined garments, you won't need to take any special precautions. Similarly, for pants or shorts, a serger finish will be perfect for a garment that will last over time.
For a dress, blouse or top, the reverse side of our fabric is soft, but the laminated fibers can be a problem in the assembly areas because the seam allowances will leave the edges of the fabric "raw", and this could be uncomfortable if you are sensitive. I recommend that you make different finishes for this type of project:
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Either in English seam
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Either by edging your seams with bias cut from cotton or viscose
These two types of finishing require seam allowances of 1.5 cm, take this into account when you transfer your sewing pattern onto your fabric.
How to care for your lamé clothing?
Our lamé fabric creases very little because it naturally has a slightly textured surface; it is not completely smooth. It is easy to care for. Machine wash your clothes on a delicate cycle and let them air dry. You can then iron your sewing projects without any problem on a cotton/linen cycle to remove the wrinkles from your fabric. Don't expect a finish similar to a viscose twill, for example; the fabric has a linen-like relief effect that does not disappear when ironed.
What patterns are used for sewing lamé fabric?
Our lamé fabric has a beautiful hand: it drapes well, it has a nice, slightly heavy fall, and I find that its "behavior" resembles a medium-weight, fairly supple linen.
I want a lamé jacket
I sewed a Dandelion jacket inside, because I was imagining a very soft, very summery version. My creation is fully lined, as indicated on the pattern.
A casual, slightly nonchalant jacket would also be very interesting: a Mimosa blazer or a Manhattan jacket will have a renewed casualness in this fabric, and the lamé aspect will be the sophisticated note that will counterbalance the suppleness of the material. For this type of pattern, again, you must follow the instructions: iron on the bottom of the sleeves and the garment, add a lining to structure the whole and place the shoulder pads well for a pretty shoulder line.
Pants or shorts to shine with subtlety
For this type of fabric, you need patterns that provide ease and garments that will not be constrained on the knee or thigh at the risk of weakening the material.
We present to you the pattern of the Grand Bain shorts on our visuals, and it is a real gem in this new fabric. I also made with our lamé a pair of Belem pants and the result is superb: they have a lot of flexibility, a real soft summer pant (Belem will be suitable both in its main version and shortened into shorts as indicated in the brochure and the video tutorial of the pattern available here ). The Brooklyn pants could also be a nice alternative, the wide cut of the leg and its pretty pleats will be well highlighted by the fabric.
A blouse or a dress, good idea?
Our lamé fabric will be perfect for this type of garment, provided you follow the information above if you are sensitive to textile surfaces. Once the seam allowances are finished as indicated, it is a comfortable fabric, and its weight allows you to sew many small tops and summer dresses.
Julie is wearing a Bellini blouse in the visuals: the pleats are well highlighted, the cuff and button placket are perfectly executed in this easy-to-work fabric. I can also imagine a beautiful Spritz tank top in lamé : the clean cut would go very well with this material, and the pattern finishes already include bias binding and French seams.
And what about the Daïquiri blouse ... This pattern is also sewn with French seams and I am sure that the beautiful cutouts and pleats will be even more spectacular in lamé.
How to wear lamé clothes
While this pretty fabric may be eye-catching, it's not necessarily as showy as its name suggests. Since the finish isn't metallic, you can easily incorporate it into your everyday wardrobe. It's up to you to decide whether you prefer the full lamé look or whether you'd rather opt for touches of shine in all shades.
In Red Incendiary Passion
The brightest of the Yacht Club
Definitely a sportswear look, but definitely not suitable for running tournaments, haha. I'm wearing my Dandelion jacket and Grand Bain shorts made from Mint lamé fabric, and I'm completing the outfit with my Malibu polo shirt in matching stripes. The polo shirt adds a more casual touch, and the color contrast between the pieces is a very fashionable statement, but also quite fun.
The touch of light in your outfit
A jacket, blouse, or shorts made from lamé will easily match the rest of your wardrobe. This fabric captures the light but remains subtle, so you don't have to worry about the disco ball effect. It will easily combine with similar colors, pastel shades, and neutral tones like sand or greige .
Preppy lamé in Dandelion lamé jacket and Malibu polo shirt
Retro lamé in Bellini lamé blouse, Grand Bain sand shorts and Mimosa sorbet jacket
Lamé fabrics will follow your desires and your outfits. While Mint and Sulfide are the two colors offered in the Diabolo Fauve capsule collection, it's likely that new shades will follow, as this luminous material can be used to sew many patterns...
