point de repère
one studio, four ways to keep textiles in use.
Rooted in Old Montréal, Point de Repère mends, alters, and reimagines the clothes you already love, housing expert repair and hands-on workshops within a shop for upcycled objects and DIY tools, and a textile art gallery.
Every repair, every reworked piece, and every workshop keeps textiles out of landfill. We believe the most sustainable garment is the one you already own, and the second most sustainable is one reborn from what remains.
what we do
Circularity by Design.
One studio, four ways to keep textiles in use.
REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS
Expert mending, tailoring & alterations to extend the life of what you own.
TEXTILE ART GALLERY
Rotating exhibitions of textile art from local and global makers and fiber artists.
THE SHOP
Upcycled garments & accessories made from reclaimed materials by local designers.
WORKSHOPS
Learn visible mending, upcycling techniques, embellishment and more in small classes.
repair & alteration services
From a loose hem to full restoration, our tailors treat every garment as worth saving. Drop by the studio or send us the details and we will work with you to find a suitable repair solution.
2 hour session
Will be hosted in both English & French
Bring a garment with a hole or stain to be mended
All supplies will be provided (except the garment to repair)
No sewing knowledge necessary
Please select the date you would like to attend in the options below
Made from what already exists, or made to keep what you have lasting longer.
THE SHOP
Study NY Fringed top made from hand-woven textile scraps, 100% organic cotton.
Handwoven in Brooklyn by Weaving Hand.
Because the luxury brands used to encourage their customers to repair their clothing…
A POINT OF REFERENCE FOR SLOWER FASHION
Point de Repère began with a simple belief: clothes are worth keeping. What started as a love for textiles has grown into a studio that mends, reworks, exhibits, and teaches.
A point de repère is a landmark, something to orient by. We hope to be exactly that for a fashion culture learning to slow down, repair more, and waste less.