PARIS WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
COUTURE STAGE DÉCOUVERTE — A One‑Day, Hands‑On Sewing Workshop in Paris with La Couture Brigade
A seven‑hour, beginner‑friendly formation that teaches sewing‑machine basics, assembly techniques and high‑quality finishes—this guide maps what you’ll learn and how the day runs.
COUTURE STAGE DÉCOUVERTE — A One‑Day, Hands‑On Sewing Workshop in Paris with La Couture Brigade.
Immerse yourself in the craft of couture in Paris with a one‑day, beginner‑focused workshop that covers machine use, precise assembly and refined finishes such as hems, English seams, bias facings, gathers, pleats and ruffles—delivered in a supportive, curiosity‑driven setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Machine and Overlocker Mastery
Hands‑on introduction to the sewing machine and the surjeteuse: threading, machine settings and safety so you can operate both with confidence.
Precision Sewing and High‑Quality Finishes
Practice straight and curved seams, precise topstitching and a range of professional finishes—from open seams and English seams to invisible finishes, hems and bias facings.
Design Elements: Gathers, Pleats and Ruffles
Through study pieces you’ll learn to execute fronces (gathers), plis (pleats) and volants (ruffles), plus pinning and pressing techniques to make those details durable and neat.
What the day feels like
What a Day in the Workshop Feels Like
The course unfolds across seven hours, with a morning and afternoon session (9:30–12:30 and 13:30–17:30). You’ll move from tool introduction to guided machine practice, then apply techniques on study pieces that build toward refined finishes—an intensive, supportive day aimed at giving beginners concrete methods and tricks to continue sewing independently.
THE TOOLS
Machine and Overlocker Mastery
Hands‑on introduction to the sewing machine and the surjeteuse: threading, machine settings and safety so you can operate both with confidence.
THE TECHNIQUES
Precision Sewing and High‑Quality Finishes
Practice straight and curved seams, precise topstitching and a range of professional finishes—from open seams and English seams to invisible finishes, hems and bias facings.
THE DETAILS
Design Elements: Gathers, Pleats and Ruffles
Through study pieces you’ll learn to execute fronces (gathers), plis (pleats) and volants (ruffles), plus pinning and pressing techniques to make those details durable and neat.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No equipment or materials required to bring—everything is provided as part of the course.
All sewing materials and tools used during the day are included by the operator.
Arrive ready to work; you will not need to bring your own machine or supplies since the workshop provides them.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the workshop last?
The formation runs seven hours in total, split into two sessions: 9:30–12:30 and 13:30–17:30.
Who can attend this course?
The course is for adults aged 18 and over.
Do I need to bring my own sewing machine or materials?
No—participants do not need to bring anything; the material is included.
What skills will I learn?
You’ll learn machine and overlocker handling, precise sewing exercises, assembly techniques and high‑quality finishes including hems, English seams, bias finishes and methods for gathers, pleats and ruffles.
How much does the workshop cost?
The price for the one‑day formation is €270.
Is this course a standalone class or part of a larger program?
It is a short, one‑day formation intended to give a good preview of the operator’s annual training.