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This jacket features a well-balanced fashion design--neither too feminine nor too masculine- making it a winter jacket staple. The double-breasted closure adds style and warmth. With a chic tailored collar, bust dart, full lining, curved tailored sleeves, patch pockets and an optional back vent.  

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH. Instruction manual includes images + VIDEO

• Sizes: 34-48
• Skill level: advanced
• Recommended fabric: woollens, cashmere, jacquard

Oversized jacket with or without sleeves, that is both comfortable and filled with personality. Its round shape will irresistibly make you want to snuggle into it! This model is unlined, simply finished with bound facings allowing you to use fabrics that look as beautiful on the inside as on the outside. It features a dropped shoulder and a crew neck, wih optional high or low piped pockets. Designed for knit or woven fabric.  

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH. Instruction manual includes images + VIDEO

• Sizes: 34-48
• Skill level: beginner to intermediate
• Recommended fabric: soft woven fabrics (woolen, jacquard) or stable knit fabrics (quilted, sherpa)

RESSAC focuses on everything that makes a sweatshirt seductive: perfect proportions (not too wide nor too tight), a comfortable length, raglan sleeves for a sporty look and Maison Fauve's signature details: the little decorative darts on the front neckline, the cut-outs highlighted by ribbing at the sides that structure to the silhouette and a large patch pocket that blends into the design of the piece.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH. Instruction manual includes detailed images. Sew along video available in the brand's YouTube channel

• Sizes: 34-52 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: sweatshirt fabrics such as jersey, French terry and sweater knits, as well as ribbing

The RAFALE windbreaker combines the classic, timeless fit of an outdoor garment with the attention to detail so dear to Maison Fauve. Your face will be well protected by a lined hood turned up with a small visor and tightened by a drawstring.

The cut is structured with worked cut-outs and worked yokes, an impeccably cut sleeve emphasised with small darts, a large kangaroo pocket with a trompe l'oeil flap (you can slip your hands in but not open the pocket from the top) and a comfortable length. Practical and stylish, it can be reinvented to suit your choice of fabric and your outfits.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH. Instruction manual includes detailed images. Sew along video available in the brand's YouTube channel

• Sizes: 34-52 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Advanced
• Recommended fabric: Light, supple fabrics weighing between 70 and 200g/m2, such as fine denim, fine coated or water-repellent fabrics, but also fine gabardine, medium-weight twill and cotton satin. For the lining of the hood, a cotton voile will be the most comfortable

Maxi skirt featuring three ruffles and waistband over a pencil skirt closed at the back by an invisible zipper. The skirt ruffles are partially cut on the bias which gives this flowy dancing skirt a lovely drape avoiding the commonly feared puffy effect of ruffles on skirts. A shortened version with 2 ruffles is also possible, requiring less fabric.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH. Instruction manual includes detailed images. Sew along video available in the brand's YouTube channel

• Sizes: 34-52 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: A light to medium weight fabric (80 to 200 g/m2). Viscose, light chambray, fine cotton sateen, crepe, very fine wool, silk. MANDATORY: the fabric must be at least 140 wide.

A stylish shirt with no bust darts, featuring a perfect balance between a generous but not oversized shoulder width, a slightly fitted waist, and a comfy bottom that sits well around the hips, with either a curved or straight hem. Classic shirt collar with a raised collar stand. Choose between a hidden or visible button placket. You can add one or two patch pockets, with optional flaps in two possible styles.   

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH. Instruction manual includes images + VIDEO

• Sizes: 34-48
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Woven fabric (batist, twill, light denim, poplin, etc...), lightweight (130 to 200 gsm or 4-6 oz.)

This sweater dress, also convertible into a standalone sweater, represents the perfect blend of comfort and femininity. It will become a must-have, whether for cold days with its turtleneck or funnel neck, or for your elegant evenings with its round scoop neckline option, including a bare back (but compatible with a bra). The sleeve, either slim fitted and finished with or without a buttoned cuff, or wide and gathered at the wristband, adds the final touch of elegance to the design.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH. Instruction manual includes images + VIDEO

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Beginner
• Recommended fabric: knitted fabric (milano jersey, boucle knit...), medium to heavy wight (230 to 400 gsm or 7-12 oz.). Stretch factor: 40 to 80% and 0 to 4% max elastane

A 7/8-length carrot-shaped pants with simple yet refined details. Its elastic waistband provides comfort and ease of movement while minimizing the amount of excess fabric. It features back patch pockets, and either patch or slant pockets at the front. A mock fly option perfect for beginners in sewing.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH. Instruction manual includes images + VIDEO

• Sizes: 34-48
• Skill level: Beginner
• Recommended fabric: Woven  (serge, denim...), medium weight (200 to 270 gsm or 6-8 oz.)

A slightly flared skirt whose cut allows it to glide over the hips for a highly feminine look! In a woven fabric, it is cut on the bias and features an invisible zipper. In knit fabric, it is cut on the straight grain and has an elasticated waist without added gathers (an ultra-fast sewing version ideal for beginners). 

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH. Instruction manual includes images + VIDEO

• Sizes: 34-48
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Woven for knit fabric

Elegant wrap dress with refined details: gathers on the shoulders, flared flounce hem, and French seam finish. Simple or gathered long or short sleeves. Available in two lengths, this dress can also be made into a skirt.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH. Instruction manual includes images + VIDEO

• Sizes: 34-48
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Woven fabric (batist, crepe, light denim, veil, etc...), very ligh to light (70 to 200 gsm or 3-6 oz.)

The PRIMROSE dress will make you the prettiest girl at the dance... The skater skirt is made up of panels, making it a real showstopper with an open back, or more elegant with a full back. The neckline of the dress is delicately scooped. The front of the bust is gathered, and the back is cinched with an elasticated waistband. The remarkable detail of this pretty sewing pattern: the pleated, twisted cuff, almost like a trademark of your hand-sewn creation (this detail is the same whether you choose the buttoned cuff finish, or the simplified cuff without button version).

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Sizes: 34-52 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Warp and weft fabrics only with a soft drape that falls nicely: a twill, a crepe or a viscose poplin, a fine jacquard, a soft and light wool for winter, or even a beautiful lace, fabrics weight 100 at 250g/m2 depending on the desired result.

Combining clean lines and sophistication, the Tempête blouse has a very feminine drape. The pattern plays on pleats, proportions and a trompe l’oeil collar effect. The sleeves can be long, and constructed with stitched pleats and a buttoned cuff, like a blouse. You can also sew the Tempête blouse without sleeves, with impeccable armhole finishing, for a very elegant little top to wear for any occasion.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Sizes: 34-52 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Soft and light fabrics between 70 and 200g/m2, which you can mark with an iron to help in sewing folds: poplin, crepe, veil, lace, fine jeans or chambray, in cotton, viscose, linen, tencel or even silk.

Designed as a revamped pea coat, the CLIFF coat has a shawl collar and double breasted buttoning, a large front flap reminiscent of a pea coat, piped pockets, buttoned tabs at the bottom of the sleeves and a wrap-around cut with pleats and a wide belt at the bottom.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Sizes: 34-52 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: only warp and weft fabrics, a wool, a jacquard, a tweed, hight weight denim, gabardine from 250 to 700g/m2 depending on the desired finish. Fabric for lining.

Péninsule is a very feminine, knee-length dress with a pussy bow collar, a slightly pressed shape constructed with darts that elongate the silhouette, and cut-outs that conceal pockets.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Sizes: 34-52 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: medium-weight fabrics between 150 and 250 g/m2, such as twill, crepe, poplin or fine, supple jacquard. For fabrics, opt for viscose, tencel, cotton, linen or silk, which are comfortable and easy to iron.

As delicate as the most elaborate blouse thanks to its little pleats, as original and essential as a breton top with its shoulder inserts, this pretty straight-cut blouse is set to become a wardrobe essential. 

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Sizes: 34-52 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: medium-weight fabrics weighing 150 to 250 g/m2, such as twill, crepe, poplin, fine, supple jacquard, voile and even beautiful lace. Favour viscose, cotton, linen, tencel or silk, fabrics that are comfortable and easy to iron.

Polo top with a straight, slightly loose and cropped cut. The lowered shoulders play on volume and modernise the traditional polo. The collar is just the right size and the button placket the perfect length for wearing your polo shirt open or buttoned. Two versions available: a polo with elbow-length sleeves, and a sleeveless polo.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Sizes: 34-52 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Lightweight fabrics (max. 200g/m2), fine jacquard, twill, crepe, poplin, voile, lace, crochet, in cotton, viscose or silk.

The blouse that goes with everything, is easy to sew and is beautifully finished. The essential little top in your wardrobe. Its fit is supple and straight, with a play of pleats which embellish the shoulders and back. Available in a shirt version and a blouse version, sleeveless or with sleeves, there is a version for all seasons and desires.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Sizes: 34-52 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Beginner to intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Soft and light fabrics between 70 and 200g/m2, such as poplin, crepe, voile, lace, light denim or chambray, cotton, viscose, linen, tencel or even silk.

Ava is a summer dress with a button placket and collar with collar stand. Both front and back are cut above the bust and gathered for a loose fit. The dress is sleeveless, but the folded shoulder trims make sure your shoulders are covered. The belt creates a shaped waist, but you can wear Ava perfectly without it as well. Make this dress in a printed or plain fabric with a nice drape.

PATTERN IN FRENCH, ENGLISH AND DUTCH

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate (2/4)
• Recommended fabric: Light to medium weight fabric like viscose, fine cotton, tencel, polyester, linen

Inez is a summer jacket for easy wear that combines really nice with jeans and a top. The geometrical shapes of the front and back give endless opportunities for colour blocking. You can make the jacket in a plain fabric as well as in a printed fabric for a kimono inspired garment. Inez has large, topstitched pockets at the front and a subtle lapel collar. The dropped sleeves are half-long and wide.

PATTERN IN FRENCH, ENGLISH AND DUTCH

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate (2/4)
• Recommended fabric: Light to medium weight fabric like cotton, tencel, viscose, polyester, linen