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Give your clothes a second life and decorate them

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2 hours of discovery with Julie

Knowledge in sewing

Your mended and beautified garment

€50

per person

The workshop in detail

  • 2h
  • 15 years min.
  • 2 to 3 participants
  • Give a new lease of life to your favourite clothes!

    Julie invites you to dive into the world of sewing and embroidery during a two-hour workshop, where you'll have the opportunity to modernise and adorn your own piece of clothing.

    As soon as you arrive at the workshop, Julie will warmly welcome you with a drink, setting the stage for a friendly gathering. You'll uncover the secrets of clothing repair while delving into the fascinating art of creative mending and its tools.

    Set your creativity free by choosing from various techniques to embellish your garment. You can opt for embroidery, adding a piece of fabric, and much more.

    Needles at the ready! Let your needle glide across the fabric as you breathe life into your unique vision.

    Finally, you'll add the finishing touches to your creation to give it the shine it deserves.

    At the end of the workshop, you'll leave with your repaired garment, enhanced and adorned with your very own artistic touch. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your wardrobe while expressing your creativity!

    Note: For this workshop, you'll need to bring your own garment to mend.

    Workshop location

    The studio is easily accessible by public transport.

    This place is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

    Additional information

    Languages of the workshop

    Français
    English

    Practical information

    For this workshop, you'll need to bring your own garment to be mended.

    As soon as you arrive at the workshop, the textile designer will give you a warm welcome and share a drink with you.

    Wecandoo - Meet Julie

    Meet Julie

    Textile designer

    Meet Julie, a passionate textile designer who has elevated upcycling to a true art form.

    She breathes new life into vintage and artisanal textiles from diverse cultures by crafting unique pieces, all handmade in Brussels.

    Julie first pursued her studies in Applied Arts in France before settling in Brussels to further her expertise in fashion styling and textile design at La Cambre. It was here that she developed a fascination with the language and history of fabrics, as well as patterns and artisanal techniques.

    With a rich and varied background, this self-taught artist made her debut in Haute Couture and the world of entertainment, collaborating with legends like Jean-Paul Gaultier in Paris and dressing numerous artists for their stage performances.

    In 2011, Julie took destiny into her own hands by launching her own creative studio. Today, she oversees every step of the creative process, from conception to production and distribution.

    Her creations have made waves at numerous festivals and exhibitions, both in Belgium and abroad, from alternative events during Brussels Fashion Week to Bangkok and Geneva. In 2018, her works even found their place in the Brussels Lace and Fashion Museum.

    The designer is passionate about textiles and their history, as well as the origin of patterns across cultures and eras. Her approach is deeply committed, placing responsible consumption and the promotion of artisanal craftsmanship at the heart of her creation.

    Her boutique studio, nestled in the heart of the Marolles district, mirrors her persona: a place that's charming and inspiring, where creativity reigns supreme.

    Join Julie's workshop and breathe life into pieces imbued with meaning and history.

    5 comments

    Laura P
    LP

    Laura P

    8/26/2024

    We had a fantastic time with Julie. She was kind and patient and very knowledgable. Her atelier is beautiful - full of light and creativity! We took a number of items and we finished two, started one and had suggestions for the final one. We were very happy and inspired by the workshop.

    Aurore D
    AD

    Aurore D

    6/3/2024

    Un petit écrin au centre ville pour un atelier très personnalisé ! J'avais amené plusieurs pièces pour leur donner une seconde (ou troisième...) vie et tout plein de questions. J'ai des pistes et des réponses pour tout et on a pu terminer une pièce et en commencer une deuxième ! Merci encore à Julie !

    Barbara V
    BV

    Barbara V

    5/12/2024

    Très chouette atelier dans l'univers créatif et coloré de Julie. Elle a été très à l'écoute de mon projet et m'a proposé une solution parfaite, que j'ai pu réaliser grâce à ses conseils durant ces deux heures qui ont passé très vite. Je suis repartie avec plein d'idées et un peu de materiel pour continuer !

    charlène m
    cm

    charlène m

    3/26/2024

    J'ai fait l'atelier "donner une deuxième vie à vos vêtements" et Julie a été super! Très gentille, très patiente! J'ai appris deux techniques de couture pendant ce cours qui est passé super vite! et je peux maintenant remettre mon pull préféré que j'avais mis au placard car il avait des trous et s'était abîmé au niveau des coudes! Encore merci pour ce chouette moment!

    Hélène V
    HV

    Hélène V

    3/26/2024

    On a fait un teambuilding We#are Marketing entres filles avec Julie. Elle nous a fait découvrir son univers et appris quelques techniques. C'était top ! C'est passé trop vite... on aurait pu y rester des heures :) Merci Julie.

    €50

    per person