Every week, at the premises of the Mission Accessibilité et Handicap in Clichy, a group of volunteers gathers around a common solidarity project: creating, learning, and sharing while supporting the Téléthon. The flagship project, La Sacquetterie, launched last year, transforms old city communication tarpaulins into unique bags and accessories.
These creations, which retain a part of their graphic history, were very successful during the last Téléthon. This year, nearly 130 items are in preparation, compared to 101 last year. The volunteers, supervised by Quitterie, now make various models, including baguette bags, shoulder bags, laptop sleeves, toiletry bags, and lunch bags, each numbered to guarantee its uniqueness.
A new dimension has been added this year with the creation of a textile workshop, led by Caroline. Since May, volunteers have been learning or perfecting basic sewing skills. Clothes destined for disposal, such as the trousers of catering staff or the smocks from nurseries, are recovered and transformed into everyday items: baskets, washable wipes, reusable paper towels, oven mitts, or portable changing mats. This workshop aims not only to create useful and attractive items for the Téléthon sale but also to allow each participant to progress, gain self-confidence, and feel the pride of making something with their own hands.
The creations are made with care, with volunteers not hesitating to unpick and restart to achieve impeccable work. Participants express their pride in the final result, a satisfaction made even greater by the meticulous craftsmanship.
Come and discover and purchase these unique creations at the Téléthon village, on Saturday, December 5th, from 9 am to 6 pm.
