DIY: Adapt the Songe shorts in French Terry
Moodboard: Nomadic Inspirations & Essentials
Winter never ends and we crave softness, to feel comfortable in our clothes and cocooning outfits. With the Nomade capsule collection, which celebrates a comfortable wardrobe with a strong style, we have introduced a new product to the Maison Fauve fabric range: French Terry sweatshirt fabric, as well as ribbed cuffs in matching colors. This fabric is of magnificent quality: very thick but still easy to sew, supple and soft, it is 100% cotton. And offering you the ribbed cuffs that match your fabric seemed essential to me: no more headaches and poorly matched colors.
With the idea of offering a wardrobe that suits your needs at Maison Fauve, a new collection has appeared: Les Essentiels. The new Soupir pajamas and the Songe shorts and Blush camisole duo form a first set, to be Femme Fauve from morning to night in her hand-sewn outfits.
These two collections are in a state of mind that complements each other:
🔹 Nomad Collection : patterns and fabrics in shades inspired by nature, for a wardrobe that's equally suited to the outdoors or a more urban silhouette, and cozy materials. See the capsule collection
🔹 Essentials Collection : basic and timeless patterns, for homewear that's both chic and relaxed. See the capsule collection
Combining patterns and fabrics season after season is always obvious to me, so the idea of a pair of activewear shorts in French Terry fabric quickly came to mind, especially since the Songe shorts and Ressac sweatshirt duo has incredible charm!
Why Choose French Terry?
French Terry is a slightly stretchy knit fabric often used for sweatshirts. It offers a smooth drape while ensuring great comfort . Combined with matching ribbing , it creates a professional and neat finish.
Adapt the Songe Shorts Pattern in French Terry
1. Choice of Supplies
Our French Terry fabric is 180 cm wide, so you'll only need 70 to 80 cm depending on your height. The table below summarizes the consumption and placement on our fabric.
The amount of ribbing and elastic is provided according to your grading size in the table below.
You will also need:
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Overlocker spools to match your fabric. Our overlock threads
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Classic thread and a double needle for beautiful finishes. Our spools
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Small clips, preferable to pins for sweatshirt fabric. Our clips
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There is no need to iron on the fabric
🔹 Fabric advice : for a nice finish similar to our visuals, opt for a French Terry with good support (minimum 240 g/m²).
Order the PDF of the short Songe
Order the Blush/Dream pouch pattern
2. Pattern Changes
✅ Seam allowances : The Songe pattern is originally designed for woven fabric. The seam allowances are 1 cm. Assembly with sweatshirt fabric will be optimal with an overlocker, so make sure your cutter respects this margin.
✅ Elasticated waistband : for a finish that keeps the sportswear codes of the outfit, and for really easy assembly, replace the classic belt with a stretch ribbed band that will serve as a slide for your elastic.
✅ Hems and finishes :
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Use an overlocker for a clean and durable finish.
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On a sewing machine, use a stretch stitch or a light zigzag stitch .
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For hems, a twin needle is ideal for a professional finish.
Pair the Shorts with a Matching Sweatshirt
For an ultra-comfortable set that will look just as good as homewear or sportswear , sew a matching sweatshirt in the same French Terry. Choose our beautiful Ressac pattern: comfortable, neither too loose nor too tight, it is full of pretty cutting and finishing details for a modern and relaxed look. See the pattern
🔹 Style tip : Pair this outfit with a denim piece, like a shirt or a windbreaker, to keep the slightly boyish feel of the outfit while moving away from the first degree sportswear, and to vary the styles! You can also play with colors and mix the sweatshirt in one fabric and the shorts in a fabric of the same quality and different color.
Conclusion
With these simple adjustments, the Songe French Terry shorts become a must-have piece for any casual wardrobe. Comfortable, modern and very easy to sew , they are suitable for both relaxing days and casual outings.
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