This is the first post of this blog, I hope it is the first of many :)

For 2025 I am trying to sew all my clothes and I want to share this journey.

I am already thinking about spring and I have decided to start with this beautiful blouse. The pattern is the Atlas blouse by Maison Fauve. I enjoy creating patterns but I also love working with other’s patterns to see how they are made. I think Maison Fauve’s patterns are well-crafted. Moreover, on the website, you will find a link to the sewing video tutorials of the models, which could be very helpful for those who are new to sewing.

Here you can find the link for the Atlas Blouse.

I chose to make the blouse with long sleeves, but the pattern offers several options, allowing you to create the same blouse with short sleeves or even make the dress. Additionally, the pattern includes templates for the three distinct garments even without the pleats on the bodice.

As for the size, I used the size 42 pattern because I orefer a slightly looser fit, but for a more fitted look I could have also used the size 40 pattern.

The fabric I chose to make is a Liberty London, which I already had in my fabric collection (1.80 m). Do you also find it impossible to resist buying fabrics when you visit a fabric store, ending up with a wardrobe full of them?

Another resolution for this year is to try to use the fabrics I already have and not buy new ones, but I think it is going to be very hard.

What I really love about this blouse is that it is very comfortable with its polo style button placket, but full of details.

The cuff and the front body have these beautiful little pleats.

Regarding the seams applied in the Maison Fauve video, I preferred to use French seams on the sides to minimize the use of the overlock machine, aiming for a more tailored finish. I also opted to avoid overlock sewing the yoke, choosing instead to fully enclose it. This way, the result is certainly cleaner and more tailored.

Finally, regarding the button closure, I chose one-centimeter mother-of-pearl buttons. I already had them, but they are easy to find in many haberdasheries. In this case, instead of sewing the buttons by hand, I tried attaching them with my Yuki DX7 sewing machine, and I must say it is much more convenient and simple.

I will be posting a video on Instagram soon showing how I did it.

I really like this blouse and I think I will make another one soon with the white cotton mixed linen that I have. In this case, I think I will add to it some lace or crochet trim inserts.

Stay tuned!

Liberty fabric blouse_Atlas Blouse Maison Fauve

Margòt skirt _Let’s make the pattern together