Summer FAQ and Contest – Free Mellow Pattern to download from L’Œil Fauve

A new pattern joins L’ŒIL FAUVE: discover MELLOW, our free downloadable trousers!

Easy to sew, quick to put on and ultra-comfortable, MELLOW is the ideal pattern to start sewing trousers while creating a modern and stylish piece.

For a summer of sewing and to celebrate the arrival of Mellow in the Maison Fauve wardrobe, we are organising a lovely contest on Instagram. It's a great opportunity to let your creativity shine! Find out everything you need to know about the contest and our super partners at the end of the article ♥️

👉 Download the MELLOW pattern for free in L’ŒIL FAUVE

👉 Download the MELLOW pattern for free

Easy-to-wear and easy-to-sew trousers

MELLOW was designed to be easy-to-wear and pleasant-to-make trousers.

Its details give it all its personality:

• A side stripe to customise with topstitching, piping or contrasting fabric

• Italian pockets at the front

• Large patch pockets at the back

• An elasticated waistband at the back with a trompe-l'oeil button placket at the front for a neat finish

A simple pattern to sew, but with all the details that make the difference.

What fabrics to choose for sewing MELLOW?

The MELLOW pattern adapts to many materials. Its wide cut at the thigh and elasticated back waist allow for fabrics with body as well as lighter fabrics, as they will not be constrained when worn.

For a chic version, choose a tailoring wool or a soft jacquard. For more casual trousers, opt for a doupion, gabardine or soft denim.

We recommend fabrics with a nice drape, between 120 and 300 g/m², in compositions such as viscose, cotton, linen, wool or Tencel.

In L’ŒIL FAUVE, MELLOW comes in Ghost Flower printed cotton gabardine, lamé viscose and Tencel, denim, plain gabardine, Clash jacquard, Tencel-linen-cotton doupion, black tailoring wool and black Tiger jacquard.

Why sew MELLOW?

MELLOW is a perfect pattern for beginners in trouser sewing.

Accessible to beginners, it allows them to discover two essential techniques:

• Assembling an Italian pocket

• Attaching an elasticated waistband with a front yoke

A quick, rewarding and easy project to integrate into a handmade wardrobe.

FAQ – The free MELLOW pattern

❓ Who is the MELLOW pattern for?

MELLOW is a beginner-level pattern. It was designed to allow people to discover trouser sewing easily, thanks to an accessible construction and detailed explanations in the brochure as well as in the free video step-by-step tutorial.

The main technical points are assembling the Italian pocket and attaching the elasticated waistband with a front yoke.

❓ What sizes are offered for the MELLOW trousers?

The MELLOW pattern is graded from 34 to 52.

The finished garment measurement chart is available in the product photos. We present the trousers on different body types so you can envision the look on your silhouette.

The Mellow trousers have been tested in all proposed size ranges to validate the cut and fit. These are not cigarette trousers or tight on the leg; the cut is intentionally a little wide on the thigh. If you are between 2 sizes, or for a slightly more fitted look, choose one size down.

❓ Are seam allowances included?

Yes, seam allowances are included in the pattern.

They are 1 cm.

❓ How much fabric do I need to sew MELLOW?

For a width of 140 cm:

• sizes 34-36: 160 cm

• sizes 40-42: 170 cm

• size 44: 180 cm

• sizes 46-52: 200 cm

You will also need:

• 10 cm of fusible interfacing like Vlieseline G710

• 48 to 74 cm of 3 cm high elastic

• 4.50 m of piping if you wish to highlight the side stripe

If you are making the side stripe in a different fabric from the main fabric, plan for a 1 m high piece.

❓ Can a contrasting fabric be used for the side stripe?

Yes, it's even a beautiful way to personalize your trousers!

You can play with a print, a different material or a contrasting color to create a unique version of MELLOW. The measurement for the stripe alone is provided for this purpose.

❓ Are the MELLOW trousers suitable for sewing beginners?

Yes! That is precisely the goal of the design: to offer accessible trousers for a first experience.

The comfortable cut, the elasticated back waist, and the accompanied explanations make the creation progressive and enjoyable.

❓ Can I transform the pattern into shorts or lengthen it?

You can easily vary the length of the trousers, whether for a height adjustment or to follow your desires. The pattern is free, have fun!

Transforming it into shorts will require a muslin fitting and probably flaring the thigh more for a nice drape.

❓ Where can I find the pattern instructions?

The MELLOW PDF pattern is available with assembly instructions.

Our PDF patterns are available in A4, A3, A0 and US Letter formats, with frames to facilitate spotting, layers to choose your size and a video projection option for paperless cutting.

❓ Is there a tutorial for sewing MELLOW?

Yes, you can find the dedicated MELLOW trouser assembly tutorial in L’ŒIL FAUVE.

It will guide you step-by-step through the creation of the model.

👉 Discover the MELLOW tutorial

❓ Why is MELLOW a good first pair of trousers?

Because it brings together everything we love in a first pair of trousers to sew: a comfortable cut, an accessible construction, and details that give a truly professional finish.

A quick, rewarding project, perfect for gaining confidence in sewing.

Everything you need to know about the #concoursmellow

Our partners for your gifts are:

• The jewellery brand Laetitrema

• The DIY leather goods box brand Bags and Pieces

1 grand prize for the main winner who will receive:

• A gift voucher @bagsandpieces.fr (kit with a maximum value of €200)

• A €50 gift voucher for all @laetitrema.bijoux collections

• A Maison Fauve gift voucher worth €150

And 3 other winners will receive a Maison Fauve PDF pattern of their choice!