Transform my pattern

The Principle

Do you already own a Maison Fauve pattern, in paper or PDF format?

Good news: many models can be transformed to create a new garment, without starting from scratch. This is what we call pattern hacks.

A hack involves modifying the cut, length, or certain details of an existing pattern (sleeves, neckline, volume, garment type, etc.) to obtain a new version, while relying on a base you already know.

How to transform my pattern?

Depending on the models, the transformation is done in two ways:

Through an explanatory tutorial

• In the form of a step-by-step article on the website

• Or in L’Œil Fauve magazine

The tutorial guides you through the adjustments to make: drafting, cutting, assembly, and finishing.

Through a PDF extension / add-on

Some transformations require additional pieces or ready-to-use drafts. In this case, you can download a PDF extension, available:

• Directly via the product page

• Or in L’Œil Fauve magazine

👉 Each hack clearly indicates the necessary support material.

What you need

• The original Maison Fauve pattern (paper or PDF)

• The associated tutorial and/or the PDF extension if it exists

• Your usual sewing supplies

⚠️ The original pattern is essential: hacks are not complete patterns.

Patterns you can transform

Coats & jackets

• Niki → floral buttoned jacket version (Tutorial)

• Tigris → trench coat version (Tutorial + PDF add-on)

Dresses, blouses & tops

• Rosalie → long sleeve version (L’Œil Fauve n°12 + PDF add-on)

• Cuba Libre → blouse version (L’Œil Fauve n°11 + PDF add-on)

• Péninsule → blouse version (L’Œil Fauve n°10)

• Cicadella → dress version (beginner level) (Tutorial)

• Hespéride → dress version (Tutorial)

• Vipère → shirt version (Tutorial + PDF add-on)

• Haut Vol → summer top version (Tutorial)

• SoHo → summer top version (Tutorial + PDF add-on)

• Tempête → New Year’s Eve dress version (Tutorial)

• Eclipse → top version (Tutorial)

• Mia → summer version (PDF add-on + tutorial)

• Faye → blouse version (Tutorial)

• Niki → skater dress version (Tutorial)

Pants, jumpsuits & skirts

• Silvana → mini skirt version (Tutorial)

• Luz → jumpsuit version (Tutorial + PDF add-on)

• Brooklyn → Bermuda shorts version (Tutorial)

Lace

• Volata → lace version (Tutorial)

• Rosalie → lace version (Tutorial)

• Primrose → lace version (Tutorial)

Who are the hacks for?

• For those who like to evolve a pattern with the seasons

• To optimize an already sewn and tested model

• To gently develop your sewing skills

Each hack specifies the required skill level, if it differs from the original pattern.

One pattern, multiple lives

Transforming a pattern means:

• Sewing more with less

• Adapting a model to your style and desires

• Extending the life of your favorite patterns

✨ A single Maison Fauve pattern can thus become a complete wardrobe.