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Sewing tutorial: the quilted belt

The #MaRobeAtelierCharlotteAuzou customizable patterns allow you to sew fitted and high-waisted dresses or jumpsuits. I like to add a belt to further accentuate the waist and give rhythm to the ...

Which fabric should I choose for my custom pattern?

The question of choosing fabric for your creations of personalized dresses and jumpsuits comes up very often in your messages. When you start sewing, the world of fabrics that opens up to us is ...

Sewing tutorial: transform the “Oui” wedding dress pattern into a little black lace top

My latest sewing book " Party Dressing " offers patterns for life's beautiful moments. It contains two wedding dress models, including the "Oui" dress that I decided to hack today to make it mo...

Sewing tutorial: sew a faux sheepskin jacket

I've been fleecing 🐑😉 It's been a few winters since fluffy coats were in fashion. My desire to go out all wrapped up in a duvet coat competed with the doubt that this fashion really suited me. ...

Sewing tutorial: elastic belt with buckle

The custom dresses from the #MaRobeAtelierCharlotteAuzou patterns are fitted at the waist. When I sew them, I like to add a little ease at the waist for more comfort and add a belt to fit as I l...

Sewing tutorial: personalize with scallops

Scallops on a couture finish that I have loved for a very long time. From the Los Angeles dress and top to the scalloped bustier of the Love wedding dress , including the customizable wrapover ,...

The personalized ramie canvas playsuit (video tutorial)

A little summer outfit before going on summer vacation! I present to you my new custom playsuit created from the #MaRobeAtelierCharlotteAuzou patterns. I mixed the Caraco top version C with the ...

The Afterwork tailor suit in double gauze Atelier Brunette

In my latest book " Party Dressing ", I offer you a pantsuit pattern. In the book, it is presented in a pure red wool crepe. For my personal version, I chose to sew it in black Star...

Sewing tutorial: hack the dress patterns from the book "My custom wardrobe" to make tops

My sewing book " My Custom Wardrobe " highlights customization with the possibility of combining several patterns for a mix & match experience. Tops and bottoms make up dresses and jumpsuits...

Sewing tutorial: sew adjustable straps for the camisole pattern

  The thin strap camisole is a new sewing pattern to create your custom dress. In the pattern, the straps are thin and simple. But depending on your body shape or your desire for a more or les...

Sewing tutorial: add invisible pockets to your custom dress

Do you like wearing dresses with pockets? Me too! That's why I offer you a tutorial to add pockets to your custom dresses. This tutorial can be applied to the bottoms of the #MaRobeAtelierCharlotte...

Tools and accessories to start and progress in sewing

Sewing is a creative hobby that requires basic equipment to get started. But as with any discipline, it's easy to get lost between the essential equipment and the tempting gadgets. Today I sugge...

Sewing tutorial: wrap skirt hack

This wrap skirt sewing pattern is 5 years old but it hasn't aged a day. More and more of you are revisiting it, taking inspiration from the pretty skirts from Sézane. So this is the opportunity...

Before / after sewing: the Liberty Lantana mini-skirt

A new Liberty skirt has just joined my wardrobe. Not so new though... Let me explain! I sewed this Liberty Lantana fabric several years ago for one of my first collections (pictured below). It i...

Tips for sewing a toile and study pieces

Before sewing a new pattern and cutting into its beautiful fabric, it is often advisable to make a toile. The success of a project depends on its preparation! I will explain to you what it is ...

Sewing tutorial: a personalized dress with a pleated skirt

The customizable #MaRobeAtelierCharlotteAuzou patterns are designed to develop your sewing creativity and I am more than delighted when I discover your unique creations on Instagram. I litera...

Sewing tutorial: sewing a ruffle on a neckline

A small ruffle sewn on a neckline, the cuff of a sleeve, a bare back... What a pretty detail that I suggest you sew today with a tutorial that adapts to all your sewing patterns. For our exa...

Sewing tutorial: the tie belt for personalized dresses

Many of you have spotted on the photos of the #MaRobeAtelierCharlotteAuzou patterns a belt to tie to cinch the waist or embellish your dress with a pretty bow. Today I offer you an ultra simple s...

Sewing tutorial: lining your personalized dress

Winter is coming but that's no reason to stop sewing pretty dresses! I offer you a tutorial to learn how to line your personalized dresses to give them a little warmth. This technique can also be a...

12 sewing tips

This summer, I had the pleasure of sharing with you on Instagram my favorite sewing tips. They are not all academic but they work rather well for a perfect rendering of your sewing creations witho...

Tuto perfecto : allonger le patron et cacher le zip

Le patron de couture du perfecto en molleton a presque cinq ans et vos interprétations ont été très nombreuses : du basique en sweat noir au perfecto de mariée, en passant pour des versions veste ...