We are a friendly and passionate sewing school, dedicated to supporting creative individuals in bringing their textile projects to life in a warm and welcoming environment.

• Teach beginner-level group sewing classes and support each student in completing their project.
• (If desired) teach personalized private lessons: learning to use a machine, adjusting a pattern, repairing clothes, creating basic blocks or patterns.

All these functions are offered with flexibility to adapt to your strengths and professional interests.

Here's an example of how a "Learn to Sew" course session unfolds:

• 3 hours per week for 5 consecutive weeks

1. Class 1: Explain textile fibers and fabric behavior. Teach proper cutting techniques, how a sewing machine works, how to thread it, and complete a small zippered pouch.

2. Class 2: Explain how a sewing pattern works, basic pattern adjustment concepts, and how to take measurements. Select a project with the students from those available at the studio and begin tracing the pattern.

3. Class 3: Cut the pattern, perform a fitting, and adjust the pattern as needed. Cut the fabric and begin construction.

4. Classes 4 and 5: Teach construction techniques and guide each student in completing their chosen project.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Dynamic, cheerful, and passionate about sewing.
• Patient and supportive, with good teaching skills to support our students.
• Organized, reliable, and able of manage time effectively and adapt as needed.

Absolutely essential knowledge:

• Ability to adjust commercial patterns according to bespoke principles.
• Good command of traditional sewing techniques (domestic patterns) with an understanding of industrial techniques considered an asset.
• Proficiency in French is essential; English is a plus.

Ideally:

• A professional diploma in bespoke tailoring or fashion design.
• A minimum of 6 months of teaching or industry experience.
  
  However, we also welcome applications from motivated and skilled self-taught individuals! :)

• Status: Contractual, part-time.
• Hours per week: Between 6 and 18 hours depending on your availability and the number of classes you wish to teach. Our schedule is organized into 5-week course sessions, typically followed by a one-week break between sessions. During July and August, we offer 3-day sewing camps.
• La Fabrique éthique is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Classes are often held in the evening and on weekends, including several public holidays.
• Schedules are determined collaboratively based on your availability. Once established, they tend to remain consistent from one session to the next ((upon renewal of your agreement).

Current needs: We are particularly looking for availability on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays during the day, as well as Mondays and Tuesdays in the evening.

• $20 / hour (plus GST and QST, if applicable).
• Paid training is provided.
• All course materials are supplied (tutorials, fabrics, patterns, tools, etc.)
• Opportunity to teach additional classes, if desired.
• Flexible time-off planning with advance notice.

To apply:

Please send your CV along with a cover letter to info@lafabriqueethique.com.

Sonia Paradis, Director of La Fabrique éthique, will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview.

Please do not contact us by phone, as we are often busy teaching and may not be available to respond :)