Private sewing lessons will help you meet your goals faster! Learn at your own pace, according to your schedule, while benefiting from the attentive and dynamic expertise of our teachers! We will guide you through the world of sewing; including patter making, fixing your clothes and making custom-fit unique fashion! We have our own sewing machines but If you have one, you can bring it and we'll even help you understand how it works! In short, la Fabrique éthique offers workshops tailored just for you :)
Please meet a few students who took private sewing lessons with us!
Want to take an appointment? Just push the ''Book an appointment'' button to see our availabilities! Private sewing lessons are held at la Fabrique éthique (2025 Parthenais, studio 244 or 250):
Private lesson (for one person) $ 100 taxes included, 3 hours per lesson!
Semi-private lesson (2 persons or more that come together): 70$ per person per class, taxes included, 3 hours per lesson!
*** Fabric NOT included, but available for a small extra fee***
Private lesson (for one person) $ 100 taxes included, 3 hours per lesson!
Semi-private lesson (2 persons or more that come together): 70$ per person per class, taxes included, 3 hours per lesson!
*** Fabric NOT included, but available for a small extra fee***
Your Teachers
Sonia Paradis (Français / English)
Owner and Director of La Fabrique éthique Sonia graduated from Cégep Marie-Victorin in Fashion Design in 2001 to work as a designer in various Montreal fashion companies. She subsequently perfected her skills by studying Fibers at Concordia University. Concerned by Sustainable Development, she founded la Fabrique éthique in order to allow people to create their own projects, with love :) Since 2011 she enables people to create clothes and fashion accessories that fit their taste and size. She loves to introduce people to the world of sewing and thinks that luxury, in its deepest meaning, is to possess the capacity to create truly unique garments. We invite you to book an appointment with Sonia by clicking here |
Tauhedur Rahman, or tauts. for short (Français / English)
Courses for beginners or students with some experience tauts. graduated in Fashion Design from Lasalle College in 2014 and has been teaching at Fusion Jeunesse since 2016. In this context, he accompanies secondary school students in the creation of a mini collection ; from sketch to finished product. Alongside his training at Le Centre des Métiers du cuir de Montreal, he also worked as a sample maker for Yso and Duy. He has his own sewing studio since 2015 where he creates clothes for a private clientele and offers consultations for fashion projects. Passionate about cinema, he believes that sewing is an artform that allows oneself to express creativity and bring personal ideas to life. Apart from pure creation, he is also interested in upcycling. He wants to share his knowledge and allow his students to learn the skills they desire the most. You will therefore meet a very generous teacher with several years of experience, both in the industry and as a teacher. Eager to accompany his students, he will always aim to offer the little extra that will allow you to do well. We invite you to book an appointment with Tauts by clicking here |
Ysaline Lannes:
Owner of the label 1ER MAI Ysaline has been working in the fashion and textile industry for 10 years. She holds a college diploma in Fashion Design from Cégep Marie-Victorin, has held various positions as a costume designer, designer, stylist and seamstress before launching her own high-end streetwear label ; 1ER MAI. Ysaline offers graphic and functional clothing for women, men, and gender neutral, inspired by the dress codes of uniforms and countercultures. She works mainly with natural materials and uses fine craft techniques including weaving, macramé, embroidery and patchwork to recycle and enhance textile materials that she selects with the utmost care. Ysaline joins us to share her passion for creation. She simply wants to share her expertise as well as her know-how with our students, for fun :) Sorry, Ysaline does not offer private lessons at the moment |
Jayneeva Killa
Jayneeva has been passionate about sewing since a very young age. She finally took the final plunge in 2018 and decided to pursue her studies in tailor-made clothing at ''Métiers des Faubourgs''. Since then, she has been working in various positions as a professional seamstress. However, it is undoubtedly her most recent mandate at the organization ''Mains Utiles'', where she teaches women from various cultural communities to learn how to sew in order to flourish, that led her to join our team. For Jayneeva, sewing is an activity that allows you make clothes and gifts for the people you care about. Learning to sew means acquiring skills that will allow you to repair your clothes, become more independent and save money. But above all, to look at the fruit of your efforts with satisfaction and pride. Jayneeva is a cheerful, jovial, welcoming and curious person. She has a lot of patience and loves to encourage her students. With her capacity to listen and adapt, she is offering you a little moment out of your busy everyday life to allow you to develop your skills and thus, create your own projects. Sorry, Jayneeva does not offer private lessons at the moment |
Natacha Casset
Natacha left France to establish herself in Quebec 5 years ago. Changing country presented her with the opportunity to change her life ; and she seized did! Her intent was to transform her passion for sewing into a career so she chose to trade her job in communication and return to school. First in Fashion Design at Lasalle College, then in Fashion and Bespoke Tailoring at Métiers des Faubourgs. For her, sewing is a real magical power that not only allows you to create and transform matter ; but also to regain some control over our modern world. All you have to do is sit in front of your sewing machine, imagine a wardrobe that you like and fits your physiognomy, repair your favorite pieces and invent unique gifts! Whether it's when making clothing or accessories, she likes to give her best advices in order to enable her students to overcome small of big challenges. She loves to share their greatest moments of pride when they succeed. You can therefore expect to meet an attentive, positive, gentle, bright and creative teacher. She will be able to guide you in your projects ; all that with lightness and a touch of humor. Sorry, Natacha does not offer private lessons at the moment |
Gift Certificate Available!
Private sewing lessons are given la Fabrique éthique, situated at 2025 Parthenais street
Materials: Fabrics and notions are included for a 3 hours intro class/ Fabrics and notions are not included for more elaborate projects but available for a small extra fee.
Please click on the button below and select the amount of hours of private sewing lessons you wish to offer on the gift certificate. Once the transaction completed, you will receive a printable gift certificate right away!
Materials: Fabrics and notions are included for a 3 hours intro class/ Fabrics and notions are not included for more elaborate projects but available for a small extra fee.
Please click on the button below and select the amount of hours of private sewing lessons you wish to offer on the gift certificate. Once the transaction completed, you will receive a printable gift certificate right away!