The APC – Association for the Promotion of ecoChiftiness, in the framework of its Zero Waste theme, offers you a series of sewing workshops led by the association’s volunteer and expert seamstresses.
This training consists of 4 workshops, from September to December, and is aimed at beginners and false beginners.
The goal? Accompanying you in learning the basic techniques of sewing, on the sewing machine and by hand, to allow you to make yourself useful objects for everyday life and above all learn to repair/reuse rather than throw away !
📅 4 workshops from September to December
The workshops will take place on Saturday afternoons, from 14h to 16h, at the Nelson Mandela House, 89 chaussée de l'Hôtel de Ville.

• Saturday, September 26 – 🧵 Workshop 1: Discovery and handling of the sewing machine / Making a tote bag * Saturday, October 17 – 🪡 Workshop 2: Repairing sewing Learning techniques useful in everyday life / sew on a button, create a hem, darn a sock, apply metal buttons, but also make napkins and washable wipes. * Saturday, November 14 – 🎀 Workshop 3: Making everyday accessories / A project to be defined with the group among different proposals: flat cap, bicycle seat protection, etc. Saturday, December 5th – 🎄 Workshop 4: Small books and Christmas gifts / Creation, according to the wishes of the group, of small objects such as a basket, a planter, a zipper pouch, etc.
  🧰 Hardware
  The necessary equipment will be provided by the association. A sewing machine can also be lent to you.
  You can, if you wish, come with your own sewing machine and your fabrics. Please specify this when registering.
  ✏️ Registrations
  Registration for the training is done on HelloAsso.
  👥 Number of seats limited to 8 people.
  To participate in the workshops, it is necessary to be a member of the APC. If you are not yet, you can join at the time of your registration.💶 Annual membership fee: €10
  Link to membership: https://www.helloasso.com/associations/apc-association-pour-la-promotion-de-la-citoyennete-de-villeneuve-d-ascq/adhesions/adhesion-2026
  🔴 Is the training complete? Don’t worry! You can write to us at contact@apcvilleneuvedascq.fr in order to be placed on the waiting list.
  In case of withdrawal, a place may be offered. You can also be given priority for the next session, scheduled for January.