In 2025, it's a way of life that reflects our values : sustainability, personalisation and artistic expression. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, here's a guide to help you discover what to sew this year, with inspiring and on-trend ideas to incorporate into your projects. --- 1. Sustainable Fashion : Recycling and Reinventing Sustainable fashion continues to gain momentum in 2025. Sewing is becomig a way to express creativity and environmental responsibility. Upcycling : Turn your old...

Discover the tips I use at Maraval Couture to Carry on Sewing despite tendonitis in my wrists and to prevent pain caused by repetitive movements As a professional dressmaker and founder of Maraval Couture, I spend long hours working with my hands - stitching, cutting, embroidering, sewing... This craft, which I love, requires precision and concentration, but also a constant posture and repetitive movements. Over time, I've developed tendonitis in my wrists - a pain that many people who do...

Chapter 1 — Understanding Textiles Article 1 — Fibres, Yarns, Materials and Fabrics: What Are the Differences? When you first start learning about sewing, it is common to confuse the terms "fibre", "thread", "material" and "fabric". However, each one refers to a very specific stage in the manufacture of a textile. After more then 30 years spent designing wedding dresses and bespoke garments, I have noticed that this confusion is very common. Even people who have been sewing for a long time...