Discover the 2027 wedding dress trends, from lace and floral details to transformable gowns, vintage inspiration and made-to-measure designs. Explore Souad’s bridal advice and inspirations at Maraval Couture

Why line a garment? How do you choose a fabric for your body shape or understand its drape? In Chapter 4 of L’Atelier des Matières, I share my dressmaking advice on lining, drape, body shape, pre-washing and creasing to help you understand and work with fabrics.

Cotton or viscose, linen or cotton, silk or satin, organza or chiffon… In this second chapter of L’Atelier des Matières, I compare different materials, their drape, behaviour, and uses in sewing to help you choose the fabric best suited to your creation.

Discover the difference between fibres, yarns, materials and fabrics. Learn how fibres become textiles and how their composition and construction influence drape, texture, elasticity and behaviour in sewing.

Learn how to read a textile label and understand fabric composition, fibre blends and care symbols. Discover why 100% cotton is not always the best choice and how to choose and care for your garments more effectively.

Sewing your own wedding dress is an emotionally charged project. In this article, I explain how to understand a wedding dress pattern, why toile is an essential step, and how to proceed step by step with a tailored pattern and online support designed for bespoke dressmaking.