179 articles

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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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  Sewing tip | 9 tips to sew swimwear |
  Published : 05/21/2022 13:57:55 | Categories : Sewing Tips , Swimwear

  I often hear that sewing a swimsuit seems to be unattainable because you must have a lot of sewing experience. Rest assured this is not the case. You can very well make a bathing suit if you are [...]

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  Makalu | New Sizes |
  Published : 05/14/2022 21:26:18 | Categories : Clothes , Sewing pattern

  Incredible but true, the MAKALU dress and top got a makeover! Indeed, in the continuity of improving and offering Opian patterns to as many people as possible, MAKALU is now available in 11 [...]

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  Sewing Tip | French Seam |
  Published : 04/17/2022 11:17:12 | Categories : Sewing Tips

  The CIVETTA blouse was released a few days ago and, for top finishes, it includes the technique of French seams. This is why, we will have a closer look at this method more in details in this [...]

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