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.

Discover how to properly iron and press different fabrics, choose the right temperature, use steam carefully, and protect delicate materials with Maraval Couture’s sewing advice.

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.

Discover our 1970s-inspired shirt sewing pattern, inspired by the series Griselda. Available in sizes 38 and 44, this elegant vintage design can be made in silk satin or polyester. Create your own retro shirt with Maraval Couture and follow our sewing tutorial on YouTube.

Discover how to sew an elegant embroidered sheer fabric dress with Maraval Couture. Download the PDF sewing patterns for the bodice and skirt, and follow our instructions to create your own handmade dress.