Workshop formats
Craft
Make your own kimono
4h30 of discovery with Leslie
Knowledge of sewing
Your kimono jacket and matching belt
âŹ105
per personThe workshop in detail
Leslie welcomes you to her beautiful workshop for an introduction to sewing. Are you ready? Then let's go!Â
After selecting the fabric of your choice, you can choose between 2 different models. The designer will then take the time to explain to you some sewing basics.
Then, with the help of a pattern made by Leslie, you will cut out the different pieces needed to create a beautiful kimono.Â
The fashion designer will then guide you in the use of the sewing machine by teaching you some basic techniques. The assembly stitch, the lock stitch, hemming, and even rib stitching will no longer hold any secrets for you.Â
After a few finishing touches with the serger, your kimono jacket will be ready to wear on a daily basis!Â
You will leave this introductory session with your own creation and, most importantly, a great deal of newly acquired knowledge to put straight to use during future sewing projects!Â
Workshop location
Leslie's workshop is located close to the Parc de Forest, accessible by public transportation.
Additional information
Language of the workshop
Français
Meet Leslie
Stylist
Sewing is a family affair for Leslie! Her grandmother made clothes for all her children and her mother spent her evenings in front of her sewing machine, creating her clothes and her own.
At a very young age, she had fun assembling pieces of fabric together and creating clothes for her dolls. However, her parents refused to allow her to make her passion her profession, and so, she turned to scientific studies. She became a dietician but did not find fulfilment in this, a profession that failed to enthuse her.Â
She then decided to leave everything behind and return to her childhood love: sewing and fashion design!Â
She started by taking evening classes at the Beaux-art in Nantes and then set off for Paris to study fashion and textile design at LISAA.
Since then, she has moved from Paris to Normandy and from England to Brussels, where she finally settled!Â
She has created several brands, and tested various projects, but it is in the one she launched in Brussels that she most recognizes herself. All the pieces within Leslie's brand are made entirely by her, from the choice of the fabric to the creation of the pattern. The number of models is limited: unique pieces or small series. The materials are of excellent quality and come mainly from the end of production of major brands.
She warmly welcomes you into her cosy workshop, complete with her little cat, which spends its day lounging around there. She looks forward to sharing her passion with you and, in particular, to introducing you to sewing - creating clothing that you will be proud to wear!Â
11 comments
Fanny D
6/5/2024
Une trÚs belle aprÚs-midi en compagnie de Leslie qui est patiente et pédagogue ! Ravie de mon kimono ! Encore merci
Christel E
4/26/2024
TrĂšs belle aprĂšs-midi avec Leslie et l'autre apprenante! J'ai beaucoup appris et j'attends les beaux jours avec impatience pour porter mon kimono!
Veronique P
2/28/2024
Super atelier couture, les tissus proposĂ©s sont qualitatifs et les explications de Leslie trĂšs prĂ©cieuses. Jâai adorĂ© !
Nina D
2/11/2024
Ma mÚre et moi avons passé un aprÚs-midi juste formidable! Leslie est une prof gentille et patiente et son chat Stalone sera aussi la pour vous observer ;) on a été merveilleusement bien accueillies et on recommande cet atelier!!
céline g
11/1/2023
Merci Ă Leslie qui est trĂšs pĂ©dagogue et calme. Trop heureuse dâavoir rĂ©ussi Ă coudre un kimono et hĂąte de faire dâautres crĂ©ations. Je recommande Ă toutes et Ă tous cet atelier
Roxane G
2/12/2023
Atelier trÚs sympa! J'ai passé une excellente aprÚs-midi à coudre mon kimono. Merci Leslie!
Nathalie D
2/11/2023
TrÚs belle expérience pour ma part. Leslie est une personne accueillante et dévouée. Que vous soyez expérimenté ou pas , elle vous accompagne pas à pas dans la réalisation de votre projet. Pour ma part j'ai fait la formation kimono et j'ai été enchantée. Merci Leslie et trÚs bientÎt... Nathalie
Valérie B
1/21/2023
Super initiation Ă la couture, assez intense mais fructueuse. Leslie est charmante, pĂ©dagogue et passionnĂ©e. Petit plus sympathique : Stallone qui a veillĂ© sur nous tour lâaprĂšs-midi. Nous sommes reparties enrichies de nouveaux souvenirs et compĂ©tences et avec un superbe kimono
Laurence H
10/7/2022
On a passé une excellente aprÚs-midi à coudre alors que la pluie tombait et que le chat nous observait de haut. Leslie est une trÚs chouette et positive prof qui s'adapte à ses élÚves. Ma mÚre veut aussi son kimono maintenant !
Maelle A
7/16/2022
Super atelier ! Leslie est trÚs pédagogue et j'ai pu repartir avec un magnifique kimono que je porte réguliÚrement ! Encore merci !
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Yael R
8/29/2024
Merci Leslie pour cette aprÚs midi qui a passé comme une flÚche. Chantal et moi avons adoré coudre ce kimono et avons découvert la surjetteuse avec grand bonheur. Et notre kimono est une grande réussite !