The invention relates to a method for shaping a part by stamping a sheet metal blank (2). The method includes the following steps: (a) placing the sheet metal blank (2) onto equipment for shaping by stamping, wherein the equipment includes a die (4) and a punch (8) that is capable of engaging with the die (4) via insertion therein, and (b) brings the die (4) and the punch (8) nearer to each otherin a working direction, with a view to forming the part. In step (a), the sheet metal blank (2) includes at least one tab (22) at least at one edge, and in step (b), the each tab (22) is folded between the die (4) and the punch (8) and ensures the sheet metal blank (2) is held. The invention also relates to the equipment (4, 6, 8) for carrying out the method in question.