Meeting with its creator, a former soldier who reconverted in this manual universe.It is a large and elegant house in Esvres, Rue du Vallon.Before passing through the gate, the eye is inevitably drawn to the wash house.A little derelict, but elegant.On the other hand, in the old garage, it exudes newness, light and color.You enter through a large glass door, copies of Glamor and Vogue are placed on a small coffee table facing the doormat.There are also mannequins and sewing machines everywhere.Fabrics, scissors… It sets the tone: here, we talk about fashion, fashion and fashion (and possibly the West Indies, too).This house is that of Martine Bourreau.This large room (with its floor) its new place of activity to share.Since the beginning of February, this former Air Force soldier is really starting her new life as an image consultant and sewing teacher by setting up her business on her property.She says that the manual trades, the clothes, it has always attracted her.Except that when choosing your career direction, going to sewing was seen as “devaluing.10 years later, with the rise of creative hobbies, it's downright trendy.And then, make no mistake, “a lot of soldiers like to dress up after wearing the uniform all week.»"Creation has always been in me" adds Martine.The decision is made: his retraining will take place in the world of fashion.To train, head to the GRETA in Tours with a sewing CAP.It allows her to go further than what she was doing on her own: “I was tinkering…Curtains, linens.From now on, she proudly exhibits some created outfits, where bright colors are de rigueur.“I like a garment to look like me.Fashionable, but with the little detail, more... or less, that will make the difference compared to what you find everywhere.»Flirtatious, cheerful and dynamic, Martine also likes to be surrounded.Her studio, she plans to open it 6 days a week to professional and amateur seamstresses (or dressmakers) from the region, for the pleasure of being together, to share ideas, to pool equipment, too.In short, coworking is not reserved for IT companies.Designers from Tours, Joué-lès-Tours, Luynes or Manthelan are even already interested in coming to spend a few hours creating under the large wooden beams (for 5€ per hour, but also with daily or month).“It could help other people who want to get started but who don't necessarily have the means to open a workshop.It is not by remaining on our side that we will enhance our profession.We have things to bring to each other.The goal is for it to circulate,” she tells us to explain her approach.Joint events could also see the light of day (fashion shows, parties, sales of collections, etc.).For this, an association will be set up: La Mode au Centre.What if you can't sew?Well we can learn, that's the whole idea of ​​Martine Bourrreau's small business, N°27 Atelier Couture.It offers individual or group lessons for all levels (from €15 per hour).And upstairs, there is her showroom with clothes, accessories, bags, large mirror… A space dedicated to the image consulting part of her activity that we mentioned above.Concretely, it is a personalized support for a makeover and shopping (what outfit for what event? What colors according to your complexion?….).She can therefore accompany her clients in their research in order to reconstitute their dressing room but also lend clothes or accessories for a particular occasion.A profession still quite rare but in development.More info on the La Mode au Center Facebook page.Discover and propose events© 2021 Info Tours – SAS Indeloire A Happy Media creation.All rights reserved.