Maison Fauve cotton satins

In order to offer you fabrics that are perfectly suited to our sewing patterns, we have been working for several seasons to find materials that will ensure you have a hand-sewn project without a false note.

The SS 2023 "La Piscine" collection included the Tremplin cargo pants pattern : an ambitious sewing project, with real work in constructing the pattern, and lots of pretty details. Having the perfect fabric and a range of buttons really thought out for these pants seemed essential to me, because I want seamstresses to be able to imagine without apprehension sewing clothes that rival the most beautiful ready-to-wear pieces. And I chose a fabric that provides comfort, a beautiful fit, and above all longevity of the seams when worn and washed: elastane cotton satin.

What is cotton satin?

The term satin (just as I already explained to you for the term jacquard in this article ) does not refer to a material, but to a weaving technique. The satin finish is the result of an extremely tight and dense weave of textile fibers. There is polyester satin, silk satin, viscose satin, and therefore cotton satin.

Our cotton satin fabric will have a slightly satin finish on the right side, and for the needs of our sewing projects, we have chosen a weight of 200 g/m2 with a specific composition of 97% cotton and 3% elastane. Its hold is perfect, without too much stiffness, and it is easy to care for and iron. The elastane will also make it less creased.

How to sew cotton satin?

Our cotton satin is an easy material to sew: it does not slip at all, cuts easily, and does not deform when assembled.

How to properly prepare your cotton satin fabric before sewing

We recommend that before sewing your coupon you wash it at 30° , on a delicate program, and do not leave it in the machine after washing to avoid fold lines forming. Shake your fabric well once washed to remove creases and lay it flat.

Always iron your fabric well

Before coming to transfer your pattern pieces, iron your coupon well at medium temperature (iron pictogram with 2 dots) at a maximum of 150°C.

Choice of needles

For all projects sewn with our cotton satin fabric, we used Schmetz universal needles with a diameter of 80. The gauge is perfect, especially when it comes to joining several layers without risking damaging your fabric. (for example, for mounting a belt, fly, belt loops, etc.).

How do I finish my seams?

Our cotton satin does not fray much, so it is not necessary to overlock your pieces BEFORE sewing . On the other hand, once your pieces are assembled and in order to guarantee the longevity of your clothes (especially if they are not lined) we recommend that you overlock or serge your seam allowances. You can also put a bias to trim the seam allowances, your interior finishes will thus have a "decorative" aspect (you know, those little details that only seamstresses know how to appreciate hihihi). In any case, we always indicate to you in our assembly ranges, and in our free video tutorials , at which stage to finish your seams.

Choosing the right book

Our range of cotton satin will allow you to make many sewing projects. We have also chosen a timeless color range, so that you can plan many sewing projects.

• A straight-line jumpsuit like the Viper jumpsuit . Its tight cut will be much more comfortable and pleasant to wear with our cotton satin and its hint of elasticity. In addition, this pattern includes several technical points (button placket, belt assembly, darts, pockets) having an easy-to-sew fabric will save you from difficulties.

• A beautiful structured wide leg pant like the Brooklyn palazzo pants . The characteristic pleats of the model, and the beautiful width of the leg will be perfectly highlighted. The fact that the fabric is of the outfit will also add to the allure of these pants, which accommodates both soft and draping fabrics as well as stiffer fabrics.

• A very constructed pair of pants, with many pieces like the Tremplin cargo pants . The cotton satin will allow you to sew the stitched pleats at the knee, the rounded details of the pockets very easily, and it will provide the ideal flexibility for a comfortable fit. The satin finish will also add an elegant touch to this type of pants which is originally a utility garment.

• Comfortable shorts with a finished cut like the Grand Bain shorts . For them too, you will have no difficulty in making the embellished Italian pocket and the pretty pleats. The zip installation will also be done without difficulty because the fabric has a good hold and will not risk deforming.

• An overshirt, a small jacket or a mid-season jacket, a trapeze dress will also be suitable sewing projects.

• A pair of tight-fitting cigarette pants like our Loulou pants . The elasticity of the cotton satin will be perfect for comfort when worn and to prevent your pants from becoming deformed over time.

Sewing completed down to the smallest detail

We have developed a wide range of buttons that match perfectly with our cotton satins:

• Dot buttons with their glittery outline are available in the assorted colors Ink ,Mahogany , Sand and Khaki , with different diameters. It is the perfect precious touch for your sewing.

• The Jazz capuccino horn-style buttons bring a less formal, more casual style. They are also available in several diameters.

And of course we offer you the range of sewing threads and zips adapted to our fabrics.

More flexible and lighter than gabardine, comfortable, easy to sew, cotton satin will be a fabric ideal for many sewing projects. We are also thinking about what new colors (or prints) to offer you to expand the range of Maison Fauve cotton satins ;)