Transform my boss

The principle

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

Good news: many patterns 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, type of garment…) in order to obtain a new version , while relying on a base that you already know.

How can I transform my boss?

According to the models, the transformation occurs in two ways:

Thanks to an explanatory tutorial

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

  • Or in the magazine L'Œil Fauve

The tutorial guides you through the adjustments to be made: tracing, cutting, assembly and finishing.

Thanks to a PDF extension/add-on

Some transformations require additional parts or ready-made templates. In this case, you can download a PDF extension , available:

  • Directly via the product page

  • Or in the magazine L'Œil Fauve

👉 Each hack clearly specifies the required support.

What you need

  • The original Maison Fauve pattern (paper or PDF)

  • The associated tutorial and/or the PDF extension, if available

  • Your usual sewing equipment

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

The patterns you can transform

Coats & Jackets

Dresses, blouses & tops

Trousers & Jumpsuits

Lace

Who are the hacks designed for?

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

  • To optimize a model that has already been sewn and tested

  • To develop your sewing skills gently

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

One boss, multiple lives

Transforming a pattern means:

  • Sew more with less

  • Adapting a model to one's style and desires

  • Extending the lifespan of your favorite patterns

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