Tutorials & Techniques

Adapting a pattern to the chest: the classic dart

Before modifying a pattern at the chest level, it is advisable to refer to the article “The basics of a chest transformation”. The technique explained in this tutorial allows you to enlarge the ...

The Basics of a Chest Transformation

How do you know if a transformation is necessary? Key point : all the instructions in this tutorial only apply in the case of a pattern transformation to the chest and are not valid for definin...

How to adapt a pattern to a square

When talking about build, two elements must be taken into account: the shoulder length but also the ease available at the back. If one or the other of the lines does not correspond to its morpholog...

How to adjust a sleeve to your arm circumference

This modification allows you to adjust the width of a sleeve both at the arm circumference and at the wrist. The technique allows you to add ease if the arm is strong, as well as to remove it if th...

How to lengthen/shorten a sleeve length

Changing the sleeve length allows you to adjust it perfectly to your own body shape or to create new lengths when a pattern only has one version. Basic material to perform a transformation To tr...

The beautiful Sparrow shirt has its video tutorial!

Good morning! A technical but great pattern , the desire for a model with pretty finishes but with the fear of making a mistake, and perhaps a future gift in the making for a lover who absolutel...

The Violette blouse: the video tutorial!

Good morning ! If there is one pattern that deserves its own video tutorial, it is Violette . This is a model that was part of my very first collection, almost a symbol and I am very proud to see...

Tutorial The Tamara dress: revisited in a blouse version, and ruffled sleeve

Good morning! Here is a new video tutorial in the form of a surprise, because it accompanies the publication of our new issue of L'Oeil Fauve magazine! As with the previous issue, this tuto...

The Criollo jacket tutorial!

Hey HOOOO it's time for CRIOLLO's tutorial! Video tutorials are a real support for less experienced sewers, and they are also an opportunity to learn new sewing techniques and finishes that one mig...

How to achieve beautiful gathers using a machine?

What could be prettier than the movement of a beautiful, flowing, gathered fabric?! To achieve beautiful gathers, here's how to do it! Whatever the piece of your sewing pattern that you want to ...