Your sewing workshop in Vanier
ACIFO offers pattern-cutting and sewing training focused on African cultural and traditional clothing, and supports people who want to turn it into a career.
Community organizations, funders and businesses: help us train Ottawa's French-speaking community.

Pattern cutting and sewing, including African cultural and traditional clothing.

Clothing made and repaired at our Vanier workshop.

Business coaching for people who want to make a living from sewing.
Garments sewn for special occasions, from kente to beaded finishes.



This gallery features creations by ACIFO members, with the name of the person who sewed each piece when they agree to be named.
Learn to sew
