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  Opian | Development of a sewing pattern |
  Published : 05/19/2023 12:10:07 | Categories : Opian

  The development of a sewing pattern is a work of several months. I'm going to explain more in details how it works at Opian. As you probably know, there is only one person at Opian, and that's [...]

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  History | Crakows |
  Published : 05/04/2023 08:31:24 | Categories : Costume history

  Do you know those shoes with a very pointed toe typical of the Middle Ages, the crakows? Well, they were fashionable for over 200 years! The crakows surely find their origin in Poland because [...]

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  Sewing tips | Cut the fabric with precision |
  Published : 04/02/2023 17:43:44 | Categories : Sewing Tips

  Before starting to sew your long-awaited sewing project, you have to go through cutting fabric. This is an important step for a garment that fits well and lasts a long time. This action is [...]

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  Sewing Tips | What is interfacing |
  Published : 02/04/2023 17:05:32 | Categories : Sewing Tips

  If you've sewn a few Opian sewing patterns, you've probably used interfacing. It is an important element for a quality garment, which is why we will take a closer look at what interlining is and [...]

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  Sewing tips | What to do when there isn't enough fabric for your sewing projet |
  Published : 02/04/2023 16:53:49 | Categories : Sewing Tips

  When you have an idea in your head, it's not always easy to find an alternative when something doesn’t go as planned. This is also the case in sewing! Sometimes I think to myself that I would m [...]

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  History | The Ruff |
  Published : 11/13/2022 19:32:53 | Categories : Costume history

  Want a discreet, light and practical accessory, why not choose the ruff like in the Little Ice Age?! Circa 1580 From the second half of the 16th century, the ruff made its appearance [...]

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  Sewing Tip | Making gathers |
  Published : 10/23/2022 16:29:19 | Categories : Sewing Tips

  Gathers are a detail that often appears in clothing and even accessories. You can find them as one of the main elements on the CIVETTA blouse and more discreetly on the RIGI sweater. In short, [...]

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  Pilatus | Dress Hack |
  Published : 08/21/2022 21:00:22 | Categories : Inspiration , Sewing pattern , Swimwear

  Based on an idea by Maëva @bymaevabai, we offer you to transform the Pilatus swimsuit into a dress! It's always a pleasure to see the inspiration that a model can give and this transformation wi [...]

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  Opian | 6 years old + Introspection|
  Published : 08/03/2022 19:53:20 | Categories : Opian

  Opian sewing patterns are 6 years old! It has now been 6 years since the first Opian sewing patterns were released. It goes quickly and it seems distant at the same time. Every year on [...]

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  Opian | Sewing kit launch |
  Published : 07/06/2022 19:15:59 | Categories : Opian , Sewing kit , Swimwear

  The Opian sewing kits have arrived, hooray! The Surimani hat and the Jamanota and Pilatus swimsuits are now available on the site for your sewing pleasure. No need to look for all the [...]

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