Sewing with a machine
If you're on this page, it means you participated in a workshop to make your toiletry bag!
Here are some tips to help you get started with your sewing projects ✨
But first, you can support my activity in several ways!
Your next workshop
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The cubic pouch pattern
The ENJOY couture website offers a great free pattern to download with all the instructions.
Get your scissors ready!
If the link doesn't work, try this one: cubic pouch pattern
Choosing your sewing machine
To start, I recommend not spending too much on this first purchase. A simple machine is enough to learn and complete your first projects.
Leboncoin is a good option to find a machine at a low price. Make sure it has been serviced or is new.
If you already have a machine, don't hesitate to consult the user guide, it's a valuable resource to get started!
My preferred brands
- Element by Pfaff (good value for money at Lidl)
- Singer
- Pfaff
- Brother
- Elna
Caring for your machine
Oze, my repairman, has saved more than one of my machines!
He sells and repairs machines via Leboncoin and will be able to advise you.
Rent a Sewing Machine
📍La Textilerie
22 rue du Château Landon – 75010 Paris: €7/hour.
📍Atelier Fanchon
20, rue Gustave Zédé – 75016 Paris: €5/hour.
📍Atelier By the Way
22 Boulevard Jules Ferry – 75011 Paris, €8/hour.
📍Couture d’Orée
rue Mado Maurin – 75018 Paris: €8/hour.
📍Mon atelier en ville
30 rue de Cléry – 75002 Paris: €10/hour.
📍Coup de coudre
29, rue du Vieux Versailles – 78000 Versailles: €6/hour.
Patterns and tutorials
You received the pattern from ENJOY COUTURE, similar to the pouch we made, by email. Here is a tutorial found on YouTube so you can practice.
For other free patterns, check out Pinterest or sewing blogs. Otherwise, Leboncoin and Vinted are full of vintage patterns!
My Haberdashery Addresses
📍FIL 2000
65 Rue Réaumur, 75002 Paris
📍MERCERIE DISCOUNT
2 rue Cazotte 75018 Paris
📍RASCOL
rascol.com
📍La Boutique Modes et Travaux
10 Rue de la Pépinière, 75008 Paris
📍Ultramod Mercerie Paris
4 Rue de Choiseul, 75002 Paris
My Fabric Stores
📍TISSUS DE RÊVE
46 rue Pasteur 09300 Lavelanet or online
📍MARCHÉ SAINT-PIERRE
2 Rue Charles Nodier, 75018 Paris
(and surrounding areas in general)
📍SACRÉS COUPONS
10 Rue Seveste, 75018 Paris
📍BENNYTEX
43 Chem. des Vignes, 93000 Bobigny
Put together your sewing kit
I have prepared a list of materials you will need to start hand or machine sewing.
You can find it directly in my list on the Rascol website or use it as a basis to go to a haberdashery.
By using my referral code, you get 5% off your first order!
REFERRAL CODE: 0679244026
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