Discover how to sew and upcycle
2.5 hours of training with Sophie, Mathilde, and their team
Knowledge of sewing
Your upcycled makeup remover wipes
âŹ40
per personThe workshop in detail
Step inside the workshop run by Sophie, Mathilde and their team and discover the wonderful world of upcycling! It's in their lovely premises that you'll be introduced to sewing, working alongside these volunteers who are committed to upcycling and the circular economy.
First, the artisans will show you around the premises and introduce the approach adopted by their association.
Then, it's time to talk about sewing! Explanations regarding the sewing machine and sewing will be provided, for example: how to use a machine, what are the different stitches, spot tacking...Â
Once you are familiar with the various terms, it's time to get practising!Â
You will start by choosing the fabrics from the lovely selection in the fabric library. Once you've chosen your favourite fabrics, you'll set up at the machine and start sewing your makeup remover wipes.Â
Sophie, Mathilde, and their team will of course be at your side to guide you through each stage of creation, demonstrating their fine teaching capabilities, but most of all, their passion!
You will leave this workshop with your own upcycled makeup remover wipes and, most importantly, the desire to consume better!
Workshop location
Sophie, Mathilde and their team's workshop is located in Ixelles, right next to the cemetery. It can be reached by public transport (train, tram, bus and metro).
Additional information
Language of the workshop
Français
Meet Sophie, Mathilde & co
Seamstresses and embroiderers
Mathilde and Sophie are both converts. Mathilde, a former lawyer, had already stopped practising law in order to start up a soup bar. As for Sophie, she had already launched her own bed linen brand.
However, both being passionate about sewing and embroidery, they decided to set everything else aside in order to launch R-Use, an association that brings together a collective of artisans who are committed to upcycling. All of them want to contribute to altering our means of consumption, moving tend towards a more sustainable and responsible economy, while promoting upcycling.
What they like most of all is to share their passion and to use this passion to raise awareness of ecology, through workshops.
They will welcome you into their beautiful workshop, located in Ixelles - a lovely space with a coffee area, a large room for the fabric library, an inner courtyard, and a large room dedicated to workshops! Passionate, with a skill for teaching, each of the craftsmen who welcome you in will ensure a moment that will not be forgotten. Meet them!
3 comments
fabienne B
4/21/2024
j'ai admirÊ le calme et la patience de Sophie! ambiance agrÊable conseils judicieux clairs. une très belle dÊcouverte qui me donne l'envie de poursuivre la couture! merci Sophie
Assia V
3/1/2024
Super initiation ! C'Êtait une chouette activitÊ pour avoir une petite crÊation tout en utilisant une machine à coudre (et dÊcouper les formes dans le tissu, poser les Êpingles, etc) pour la première fois.
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Louise E
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Super expĂŠrience et dĂŠcouverte d'un bel endroit! J'ai beaucoup aimĂŠ la simplicitĂŠ de l'atelier A refaire!