Sewn from white thread

Name: Cousu de fil blanc
Start: 2025-03-02T14:30:00+01:00
End: 2025-03-02T17:30:00+01:00
Location: Musée du Terroir

Sunday, March 2 from 14:30 to 17:30 the Musée du Terroir opens for free for an afternoon dedicated to tailoring and artisanal textile techniques.

Dimanche 2 mars, 14h30

Ville de Villeneuve d'Ascq

Sunday, March 2 from 14:30 to 17:30 the Musée du Terroir opens for free for an afternoon dedicated to tailoring and artisanal textile techniques.

On the agenda:

Discovery of the tailoring profession with Aglaé Plaete, costume artist. Demonstration of taking measurements with a visitor and presentation of a garment being assembled.
Demonstration of spindle lace with Valenciennes lacemakers.
Demonstration of art embroidery
Photo stand with accessories and "period" decor
Fashion sketch workshop with Atelier 2
Workshop flowers in felt and buttons

In the establishment

Every 1st Sunday, a pianist animates the café all afternoon by playing tunes of variety on our 1880’s piano.

Waffle Shop

Every 1st Sunday, you can make and enjoy a brown sugar waffle according to a traditional recipe from the North!

Guided tours

Guided tours related to the theme are organized at 4pm.
Free, without registration.

À propos du lieu

Musée du Terroir

12 carrière Delporte - 59650 Villeneuve d'Ascq

Nord
Hauts-de-France

The Musée du Terroir traces the rural and domestic life of the inhabitants of northern France at the beginning of the 20th century.
In the typical setting of an old farm with a square courtyard, the Musée du Terroir allows you to dive into everyday life in the twentieth century and also to discover the tools and practices of craftsmen of yesteryear such as blacksmith or saddler. With more than 5,000 objects, the museum is the ideal place for transmission between generations.

Accès

By road: A22 then N227, exit "Pont de Bois", then follow Annappes/ Mairie d'Annappes. Metro: Stop "Pont de Bois", then bus 34 or 13, stop Annappes-République