Let me tell you a little about myself (just a little, I promise)

So yes, writing an article about oneself is a bit of the epitome of immodesty... But I promise, it's not (only) to flatter my ego!

I simply want to share my journey, my turning points, my doubts. If I'm doing it, it's because I deeply believe that there is no perfect path, only paths we forge with what we have, at our own pace. And especially because no matter where we come from, we can always find time to dedicate to our passion.

My story is a succession of sharp turns.

In 2018, I was given my first sewing machine: a second- (or even tenth-) hand Singer, five stitches on the counter and a bit of a temper. It was a… complicated relationship. I was overjoyed to have it, but it intimidated me because finally, I could try out all those tutorials I'd been watching for years! At the time, I sewed with whatever I had: I modified my clothes (no means to buy new fabrics) and repurposed materials.

After obtaining a maths-specialized science baccalaureate... how shall I put it... we still don't know how, I decided to pursue a law degree. A fascinating subject, certainly, but my second semester fell right during Covid and lockdowns... Result: back home with my mother, end of independence and start of academic telework.

During these lockdowns: new environment, new machine (Brother FS40), and there... everything opened up.

My village mobilized to make fabric masks. Residents dropped off old sheets, tablecloths, clothes, which we, local seamstresses, transformed to protect everyone. A real revelation. I then discovered the beauty of forgotten fabrics (those that people throw away for a simple stain or a small hole) and it became clear: these materials still have so much to offer. That's where my sensitivity to upcycling germinated.

So I finished my first year of law with an average of 10.03 (yes, precision matters 😅) and left with only one certainty: I wanted something else, without yet knowing where. Yet, on paper, "a great career" awaited me.

Finally, a change of scenery: off to Bordeaux for a BTS in Tourism. Two wonderful years that opened me up to a world I adore: projects, creativity, interacting with people. During my years there, I shared my creations on Instagram; a few people started following me, encouraging me, believing in my world.

Then, a dramatic incident: if you're sensitive, skip this paragraph. 😬 The sewing machine needle... through my finger. Yes, indeed. Just thinking about it, I still feel the pain.

Result: two years without sewing, just seeing the silhouette of a machine terrified me. But as in all good stories, friendship took over.

In the meantime, I naturally continued with a Bachelor's degree in project management, and then, everything became clear: I love to create and bring ideas to life. Over the course of internships, meetings, and apprenticeships, an idea grew: one day, I will be my own boss. So, to align my ambitions and skills, I continued with a master's degree in a business school, specializing in entrepreneurship.

During my master's, new city, new bearings to build: I found my good old accomplice again. Sewing became that creative refuge that helped me escape.

Encouraged by my loved ones and driven by this passion that never truly left me, I decided to take the plunge. To transition from a hobby to an entrepreneurial adventure. To bring to life this project that embodies my values: upcycling, creativity, sustainability.

In fact, it's as if after years of being together (ups, downs, needle in the finger and all), we finally decide to get married. Get it? Big up to Thomas and Nabila.

No, I’m not a fashion graduate, nor a trained stylist, but I am curious, persistent, and self-taught for years. And even if a degree is priceless, experience and the love of DIY are just as valuable.

So yes, this article is about me.
But above all, it's about all those who have a passion, whether it takes the form of a needle, a paintbrush, a keyboard, or a garden.
Because by trying, doubting, and creating, we end up tailoring for ourselves: not just a piece of clothing, but a life that truly suits us. 💚