April 23, 2024
Shine in lamé! Discover our new fabric
The Fauve Romance collection focuses on colors and light. The color palette of the collection navigates between very soft pastel tones, and more intense tones like sulfur that will enhance the whole, and also bring a luminous note.
For the Diabolo Fauve capsule, we offer you a new material that makes our creations shimmer. Let me introduce you to our lamé fabrics .
Lamé by Maison Fauve
Lamé sulphide inspirations
Mint lamé inspirations
Our laminated Lyocell twill fabrics
What is lyocell?
Lyocell is an artificial fiber obtained from a natural raw material : wood pulp (the term lyocell is a contraction of the terms lyophilization and cellulose). Lyocell is extracted from eucalyptus wood or hardwoods such as birch or oak, which are trees that require little water.
It is not a natural fiber because it does not exist as such in nature like linen or cotton, but it is not synthetic like polyester because it is not made from petroleum.
The terms lyocell and Tencel® refer to the same material, but Tencel® is the trademarked name of the Austrian company Lenzing for the process used to create its lyocell fiber.
Lamé effect
Our fabric contains 79% lyocell , which gives it its beautiful drape and soft weave on the reverse side (it is woven like a twill), and 21% polyester threads which are the origin of this shiny finish and this lamé aspect. It is not a metallic lamé, the fibers which bring this shiny shine are the same color as the fabric, the lamé is therefore tone on tone.
How to sew lamé?
Our lamé fabric is easy to sew: it irons very well (we sewed it with a "cotton" setting without any problem), so you can make patterns with pleats and darts that will be well defined.
When sewing, you will handle your work a lot, creasing it with your manipulations. Once your creation is finished, meticulously iron your garment, and you will see your lamé sewing will then have a beautiful hold and will crease little when you wear it.
To sew lamé, I recommend universal needles of gauge 70 or 80 (it is not a fabric that is likely to pull threads easily when sewing). It does not fray excessively, it will not be necessary to overlock your pieces before sewing.
The fabric has a very slight transparency, but this will not be a problem with suitable lingerie. To line your jackets or coats, choose plain, fairly slippery fabrics, such as our cupro linings .
You can easily iron on your laminated fabric with our iron-on interfacings: useG700 for parts of the garment that require support, such as a collar, cuff, button placket or belt. G710 will also be very good if you want a less rigid final result.
How do I finish my seams?
Our lyocell fabric is laminated, and it is the synthetic fibers that give it this appearance. If you are sewing lined garments, it will not be necessary to take special precautions. Similarly, for pants or shorts, a serger finish will be perfect for a garment that will be durable over time.
For a dress, blouse or top, the reverse side of our fabric is soft, but the lamé fibers can be annoying in the assembly areas because the seam allowances will leave the edges of the fabric "raw", and this could be uncomfortable if you are sensitive. I recommend that you make different finishes for this type of work:
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Either in English seam
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Either by edging your seams with bias cut from cotton or viscose
These 2 types of finishing require seam allowances of 1.5 cm, take this into account when you transfer your sewing pattern onto your fabric.
How to care for your lamé clothing?
Our lamé fabric creases very little because it naturally has a slightly textured surface state, it is not completely smooth. It is easy to maintain. Wash your clothes on a delicate cycle in the machine, and let it air dry. You can then iron your sewing without any problem on a cotton/linen cycle to smooth out your fabric. Do not expect a finish similar to a viscose twill for example, the fabric has a linen-like relief effect that does not disappear when ironed.
What patterns for sewing lamé fabric?
Our lamé fabric has a beautiful hand: it drapes well, it has a nice, slightly heavy fall, and I find that its "behavior" resembles a medium-weight, fairly supple linen.
I want a lamé jacket
I sewed a Dandelion jacket inside, because I imagined a very soft, very summery version. My creation is fully lined, as indicated on the pattern.
A casual, slightly nonchalant jacket would also be very interesting: a Mimosa blazer or a Manhattan jacket will have a renewed casualness in this fabric, and the lamé aspect will be the sophisticated note that will counterbalance the suppleness of the material. For this type of pattern, again, you must follow the instructions: iron on the bottom of the sleeves and the garment, add a lining to structure the whole and put the shoulder pads well for a pretty shoulder line.
Pants or shorts to shine with subtlety
For this type of fabric, you need patterns that provide ease and clothes that will not be constrained on the knee or thigh at the risk of weakening the material.
We present to you the pattern of the Grand Bain shorts on our visuals, and it is a real gem in this new fabric. I also made with our lamé a pair of Belem pants and the result is superb: it has a lot of flexibility, a real soft summer pant (Belem will be suitable both in its main version and shortened into shorts as indicated in the brochure and the video tutorial of the pattern available here ). The Brooklyn pants could also be a nice alternative, the wide cut of the leg and its pretty pleats will be well highlighted by the fabric.
A blouse or a dress, good idea?
Our lamé fabric will be perfect for this type of clothing provided that you respect the information given above if you are sensitive to the surfaces of textiles. Once the seam allowances are finished as indicated, it is a comfortable fabric, and its weight allows you to sew many small tops and summer dresses.
Julie is wearing a Bellini blouse in the visuals: the pleats are well highlighted, the cuff and the button placket are perfectly executed in this easy-to-work fabric. I can also imagine a beautiful Spritz tank top in lamé : the purity of the cut would go very well with this material, and the finishing touches of the pattern already include bias binding and French seams.
And what about the Daïquiri blouse … This pattern can also be sewn with English seams and I am sure that the beautiful cuts and pleats will be even more spectacular in lamé.
How to wear your lamé clothes
While this pretty fabric is eye-catching, it's not necessarily as show-off as its name suggests. Since the finish isn't metallic, you can easily incorporate it into your everyday wardrobe. It's up to you to decide whether you like the total lamé look, or whether you'd rather opt for touches of shine in all shades.
In Red Incendiary Passion
The brightest of the Yacht Club
Assumed sportswear look, but definitely not suitable for running tournaments hihihi. I'm wearing my Dandelion jacket and the Grand Bain shorts sewn in the Menthe lamé fabric, and I complete the outfit with my Malibu polo in matching stripes. The polo brings a more casual note, and the color reminder between the pieces is a very fashionable statement but also quite fun.
The touch of light in your outfit
A jacket, blouse or shorts sewn in lamé will easily match the rest of your wardrobe. This fabric captures the light but it remains subtle, you do not have to fear the disco ball effect. It will easily combine with similar colors, pastel tones, and neutral tones like sand or greige .
Preppy lamé in Dandelion lamé jacket and Malibu polo shirt
Retro lamé in Bellini lamé blouse, Grand Bain sand shorts and Mimosa sorbet jacket
Lamé fabrics will follow your desires and your outfits. If Mint and Sulfide are the 2 colors offered in the Diabolo Fauve capsule, it is likely that new tones will follow, because this luminous material allows you to sew many patterns...
