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Make your own reversible quilted sleeveless jacket

Would you like to wear something comfortable and stylish all year round? Do you dream of being able to change your style as easily as turning your jacket inside out?

This 3-hour workshop, led by Doriane, is the perfect opportunity to discover the fundamentals of sewing and machine use, while making an elegant and versatile garment: the quilted sleeveless jacket! What’s more, this version is reversible, so you can multiply your styles. You’ll learn how to work with quilted fabric, as well as how to apply bias for a neat finish.

Each participant can choose between two colors of reversible fabric.

Skills required: none, this workshop is open to all.

Price includes all materials and lots of advice!

NB: Workshop time is indicative, and may take longer for some participants. We therefore recommend that you don’t schedule an appointment immediately afterwards! 

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Making a handbag from recycled leather

Would you like to make a leather handbag to complement all your outfits? Do you like the idea of learning to sew while reusing materials?

In this 3-hour workshop, Doriane will guide us through the creation of a timeless bucket bag, using leather from the circular economy! We’ll cover the basics of sewing and how to use the machine. This will also be an opportunity to learn a number of techniques, including the specifics of sewing leather with a domestic machine; fitting bias and eyelets; and making an adjustable shoulder strap.

Each participant will be able to choose from a range of leather colors, with the option of a suede or smooth exterior.

The price includes all materials, attention to detail and lots of professional advice!

NB: Workshop time is indicative, and may take longer for some participants. We therefore recommend that you don’t schedule an appointment right afterwards! 

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Sewing course – Making your own tunic dress

Do you dream of a tunic dress you can wear all year round? Would you like to learn how to make a garment?

In this 6-hour course (2 sessions of 3 hours each), we’ll plunge into the world of fabric upcycling to make a beautiful tunic dress! You’ll be able to personalize your project by choosing your fabric from a varied selection of scraps. We’ll cover the basics of sewing and how to use a sewing machine and serger. We’ll also learn a whole range of garment design techniques!

Course 1: threading and setting up a machine; tracing a pattern and cutting fabric; assembling and sewing several layers together; practicing straight and curved seams.

Course 2: fitting sleeves; topstitching; finishing seams with the serger; trimming; and hemming.

Skills required: none, this workshop is open to anyone interested in reusing materials.

The price includes all necessary materials, beautiful, colorful fabrics and lots of advice!

NB: Workshop time is indicative, and may take longer for some participants. We therefore recommend that you don’t schedule an appointment right afterwards!

The training sessions on Saturday February 22 will take place on the same day, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Don’t forget your lunch.

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Learn to identify and choose the right fabrics

Don’t know which fabrics to use to make your clothes, or which are compatible with each other? Would you like to combine fabrics skilfully without getting a nasty surprise in the first wash?

In this mostly theoretical 3-hour workshop, led by a sewing specialist, you’ll learn the best ways to distinguish the different fabrics used to sew garments, and how to make the wisest choices. You can expect to:

  • – Learn to identify fabrics through observation with a magnifying glass and touch.
  • – Differentiate between the characteristics of different types (fit, weight, fall and appearance).
  • – Learn about the various interlining options available and choose the right fabric to sew a prototype for your project.
  • – Understand the criteria and descriptions on a pattern pocket to buy the right fabric in a store or online.
  • – Know how to care for and prepare fabrics for sewing.

Skills required: none, this workshop is open to all!

The price includes all the necessary equipment and lots of useful tips!

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Making a linen jacket

In this 3.5h workshop, we’ll learn the fundamentals of sewing by making a comfortable jacket in a linen and rayon blend fabric for freshness and lightness. It’s perfect for everyday wear, as well as for the beach and urban parties.

You’ll discover techniques such as :

  • – Threading and adjusting the sewing machine
  • – Recognizing the different parts of a top
  • – Ironing
  • – Pinning and sewing straight
  • – Sewing armholes
  • – Making a neckline
  • – Sew a sleeve hem
  • – Creating a matching belt

Skills required: none, the workshop is accessible to beginners and experts alike.

Some fabric colors will be available.

When you register, you’ll be able to select your size.

The price includes all materials and lots of good advice!

NB: Workshop time is indicative, and may take longer for some participants. We therefore recommend that you don’t schedule an appointment right afterwards!

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Introduction to sewing – Create your own fabric roll-up tool case

Your brushes, pencils, knitting needles and magic wands are always scattered all over the place, and you’d like to find them more easily by storing them in a pretty fabric tool case adapted to your needs?

In this 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to make a roll-up case from fabric scraps, and customize its width to fit your collection of small tools. You can bring them with you to make sure you get the compartments just right.

The overall size of the open case is approximately 25cm x 30cm.

Suitable for pencils, pens, brushes, knitting needles, leather stamps, hooks, etc…

It is not designed for heavy, sharp tools such as kitchen knives or chisels. 

Skills required: none, this workshop is open to all. We’ll cover the basics of the sewing machine. 

The price includes all necessary materials and expert advice from our seamstresses!

We’ve got everything you need, but if you’d like to use special fabrics, ribbons or buttons to decorate your case, you’re welcome to bring them along (with no change to the workshop price).

NB: Workshop time is indicative, and may take longer for some participants. We therefore recommend that you don’t schedule an appointment right afterwards!

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Learn to repair knitted garments and socks

Have moths, campfire embers or your cat ruined your favorite knitwear? Would you like to take off your shoes without being embarrassed by the holes in your socks? Would you like to learn how to stop the damage and continue wearing them, with the added pride of having repaired them yourself?

In this 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn by hand how to weave a patch through your knitwear or socks to repair the damaged area and make it a subtle or even colorful part of your garment from now on.

You can expect :

  • – A presentation of knitwear types: weight, composition and texture
  • – A demonstration of the festoon stitch (to stabilize a frayed edge)
  • – Execute a scallop stitch on a sample provided
  • – A demonstration of darning and its variations
  • – Practice darning on the supplied sample or chosen garment
  • – Finishing repairs

We suggest you bring a few knits with you to choose the most suitable to start with during the course, so you can benefit from our expert’s notions. The easiest to darn to start with are the thicker knits.

Skills required: None. You don’t need to know how to knit or have hand-stitched before to take the course.

The price includes all necessary materials and the expert advice of our seamstress-er!

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Sewing Training – Reproduce your favorite garment

Your favorite garment is getting old but you can’t part with it? Would you like to be able to duplicate it over and over again?

During this 2 x 3-hr session course, we will go through all the steps needed to duplicate a garment. You will then be able to duplicate your favorite T-shirt in a multitude of colors!

Class 1: Notions of pattern making and reproduction techniques ; 2D transcription of a garment in 3D ; pattern making.
Class 2: Notions of assembly routing ; project-related assembly techniques ; finishing.

Some important points:

  • It is recommended to choose a simple garment such as T-shirt, hoodie, skirt, shorts… And to avoid zippers and complex garments (shirt, coat, lining).
  • The necessary fabric will be acquired by the participants between the 2 courses according to their preferences and the style they are looking for.
  • We will not need the sewing machine for the first class.
  • This course includes 3 hours of autonomy to come and work on your project between sessions, to cut the pieces.

Skills required: none, this workshop is open to all!

The price includes the know-how, the paper for the pattern and lots of pro tips!

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:date: The dates of our courses:

VILLAGE:

– Starts on Sunday, January 19 and continues on January 26 from 10 am to 1pm.

Note: The workshop time is indicative, and it may take longer for some participants. So we recommend that you don’t schedule an appointment right after.

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Sew a lined and quilted all-purpose case

Would you like to put an end to the chaos in your suitcase or school bag? Would you like to learn how to sew something practical and essential?

In this 4-hour workshop, our seamstress will help you make an all-purpose lined and quilted pencil case to organize your daily essentials in style! It’s medium-sized and can hold toiletries, make-up, pencils, brushes, chargers and headphones, snacks… Or anything else that needs tidying up!

You’ll learn the basics of the sewing machine, straight-stitch and zigzag stitching, topstitching, quilting, how to fit a zipper, how to create a complex, lined volume and how to sew several layers together.

Each participant can choose from a number of colors and fabric combinations.

Skills required: none, apart from having things to put away!

 

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Sewing workshop – Sewing a hoodie

Are you looking for the perfect oversized hoodie so you can enjoy your Sundays in peace? Would you like to learn how to use a sewing machine?
This workshop, is for you! Over the course of 4 hours, you will learn the basics of sewing by making a warm and comfortable garment that will surely become one of your go-to hoodies.

You will learn several sewing techniques such as:
– Threading a sewing machine
– Making a hood
– Stitching and assemble your pieces
– Sew a ribbed band

Skills required: know how to use a sewing machine and/or have already taken a sewing workshop.

Fabric colors vary from workshop to workshop.

The price includes all materials and lots of good advice!

NB: The workshop time is indicative, and it may take longer for some participants. So we recommend not to schedule an appointment right after!

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