Tailor Workshop

in the SKILLS FACTORY on Samos

In our sewing department community members explore and develop their passion for sewing and tailoring. We exchange technical knowledge, different sewing techniques and traditional knowledge to produce clothes and other textiles that are directly needed in the camp and around the island.

Our work in the tailor workshop includes:

  • Planning, design and manufacture of clothing for children, women and men in the refugee camp
  • Repairs and adjustments of defective clothing
  • Mass production of fabric carrier bags for the free clothing shop of our partner organization
  • Recycling of fabric scraps and defective clothing donations

OUR IMPACT

  • Providing refugees with suitable clothing
  • Repairs and adjustments of clothing donations
  • Reducing import and waste burden.
  • Promoting independence, creativity, and teamwork
  • Preparing for the European job market
  • Promoting appreciation of the tailoring profession

Department Sponsoring

In order to further equip and sustain the Sewing Workshop, we rely on the support of sponsors.

It is particularly important to us to purchase consumables directly on the island from our local partners, thereby supporting small, family-owned businesses.

Since not everything is available on the island, donations of fabrics and sewing supplies are always appreciated.  

 

Sponsoring:

We are urgently looking for a sponsor for our tailor workshop. Interested? Get in touch with us. 

Fabrics:

Our fantastic partner cilander AG regularly provides us with unsellable fabrics. At the SKILLS FACTORY, we have the chance to find new purposes for it.

Together with our partners we invest in craftsmanship
and in the future of our society.

Interested?

Does your company share our vision for investing in the future of craftsmanship and society?

Get in touch with us: 

info@selfm-aid.ch