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5. Valisula

Valérie has been a seamstress on Île Rousse for 18 years, after having cut her teeth at the carré d'or in Bordeaux. She makes all kinds of women's clothing, with the particularity of recycling the fabrics that are brought to her to give life to a new garment, as well as making alterations or additions to your old clothes.

Couturière styliste in Balagne

Based at 5 rue Louis Philippe in Île Rousse, Valérie Pacheu has been a dressmaker and alterationist since 2006. Originally from Bordeaux, after working in haute couture, she always wanted to do this job, which she loves and which gives her the freedom she cherishes. Valérie has several qualifications in the field (CAP, BEP, Bac Pro and BTS), and worked in couture at the carré d'or in Bordeaux. Feeling the need for a change of life, she moved to Corsica and worked in the hotel trade, without ever giving up sewing. Compliments on her own creations, which she wears on a daily basis, motivated her to open her own sewing workshop 17 years ago.

Repair your clothes quickly and affordably

Rather than buying new clothes, a seamstress can offer you affordable services to extend the life of your favorite garments. Whether it's shortening a pair of jeans, mending a hole, or adjusting a hem, these small repairs can be done quickly and at a low cost.

In addition to saving money, it's also a responsible gesture that helps reduce textile waste. By repairing your clothes, you're participating in a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly approach, returning to the habits of our parents and grandparents who valued clothing instead of treating it as disposable.

Prefer the telephone or SMS

Lacking an internet connection and less familiar with her email inbox, Valérie invites you to contact her by SMS or telephone instead.

Clothing recycling

New from old

Valisula reworks fabric from every angle with an innovative idea: clothing recycling. Instead of taking new fabric, you can bring in clothes you no longer wear for Valérie to recycle. Customisation, alteration, retouching or creation of clothes, everything is handmade. For example, you'll find woven handles on a hand-sewn handbag that you'd never imagine came from an old t-shirt.

Refurbishing sofas, wedding stands and car seats

Valérie likes to please her customers, sometimes going beyond the call of duty to adapt to requests. This has led her to restore armchairs and sofas, as well as car seats and fabrics for wedding stands.

Customisation

Perhaps you would like to add something to your dress, trousers or top, or on the contrary, you would like to remove or modify part of your clothes. Valisula allows you to revisit your wardrobe and adapt your clothes to your taste, with the advice of an enthusiast.

Creations and alterations

Bags, tote bags, clutches

Creation of dresses

Espadrille, tops, skirts, cushions

Transformation, relooking

The principle developed by the Valisula workshop is to make something new out of something old. It's not new, but you can transform, shorten or inflate a sleeve. Valérie is a psychologist and a bit of a physiognomist, and will try to make your clothes fit your personality. Driven by her passion for her work, which she displays on facebook, and some of whose creations are worn by model Carole Consalvi, she considers that her victory lies in the idea of seeing the piece come to life in a different way.

Retouching and repair service

Valisula mends your torn or damaged clothes, and carries out all kinds of alterations such as hemming, shrinking trousers or shirts, and removing or adding sleeves. The workshop also repairs armchairs, sofas and cushions, and makes made-to-measure curtains and all kinds of soft materials for furnishing projects.

Made-to-measure manufacture

And if you had to define fashion, work with Valérie to make your clothes as you would imagine them, in sizes from 36 to 42.

Valisula also creates accessories, jewellery and bags, using a wide range of fabrics such as curtains, shoes, jeans and clothing.

Creation of made-to-measure evening or wedding dresses

If you're looking for a wedding dress with a very specific idea in mind, Valérie can help you realise your project. A unique made-to-measure dress in sizes 36 to 42, depending on your measurements.

In March 2019, for a concert in Ajaccio, Corsican singer Battista Acquaviva wore a black dress made to measure by Valérie, offering a spotlight on the work and talent of the Île Rousse dressmaker.

Exhibition and sale

Valérie's ready-to-wear creations are on display at the Ile Rousse boutique, open Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm, and by appointment in the afternoon, with the possibility of a private viewing in the morning. In winter, Valérie also offers to carry out furnishing work on very specific requests (armchairs, chairs, sofas, etc.).

Address and Contacts : Valisula