Ets Stecker has been your specialist in sewing and embroidery machines since 1953. Sewing is our speciality.
We guarantee quality service and advice before, during and after the sale.
We also have a repair workshop approved by the biggest brands.
Service
Our service is not just limited to sales. We are concerned to offer a complete service to our customers.
The shop
Our team will be happy to welcome you to our establishments in Bertrix, Belgium.
A team
Ets Stecker is a dynamic team with complementary skills, dedicated to your service.
Our relay points
Discover all of our different relay points in Belgium as well as in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
At the heart of Ets Stecker in Bertrix
Our store and our team
A little history…
From 1953 to today
For more than 60 years, the world of couture has held no secrets for the Stecker family.
Services, products and the store have not stopped evolving over the years.
Discover the history of Ets Stecker.
1953 The beginnings
The house was founded in 1953 by Mr. Sauboin – Pierson.
At the time, the brave man traveled the roads and offered his services to the inhabitants of the surrounding villages. So much so that the name Sauboin remained established in the region for a long time.
1958 The mission continues
Mr. Henri Stecker – Sauboin continues the mission undertaken by his father-in-law, remaining at the service of housewives and their sewing machines.
1965
old store stecker
The shop
Here is the store as it was in 1965.
1981
The succession is assured
At the rate of sales, the reputation of Maison Stecker grew and when in 1981, Mr. Jean-Claude Stecker and his wife Jacqueline Mary decided to extend this formidable activity, they undoubtedly benefited from the excellent work carried out by the two previous generations.
1985
Choice of stecker sewing machines
A vast choice
Already in 1985, Ets Stecker offered a wide choice of sewing and embroidery machines from the biggest brands.
1981 Training our customers
At the same time, sewing courses are organized so that our customers can use their machine in an optimal way.
Since then, at 126 bis rue de la Gare in Bertrix, you learn the techniques and mysteries of sewing, embroidery and patchwork through courses organized in the creative center. You make blouses, skirts, jackets, fashion accessories, embroidery, etc.
The digital adventure
The end of the 90s was marked by the advent of the internet and sites such as Yahoo, Amazon, Ebay, … but also http://www.stecker.be
Mr. Stecker surfed the wave of the web successfully by launching the first Ets Stecker website in 1999.
1999
From this date, the family success story will take a new flight.
The company will expand its notoriety across Europe to become one of the leaders in the world of couture. Despite the distance, the quality of services remains unchanged.
Opposite, the site as it was on October 9, 1999
2008
Customer service
The quality of after-sales service has always been one of Stecker’s major assets.
As the number of customers increased, the workshop expanded to meet the demand. The technicians are also constantly trained in the latest techniques and innovations.
2013
60 years already
It is already 60 years since the Ets Stecker adventure began and it is not ready to stop.
For this anniversary, the store was treated to a little rejuvenation with a new storefront.
new store stecker bertrix 2020
New storage space
In order to be able to better respond to growing demand, a 280m² storage space located at the back of the creative center has been built.
2021
Handover to the 4th generation
After many years at the service of their customers, Mr. Jean-Claude Stecker and his wife Jacqueline Mary passed on the torch of the family business to their two daughters: Aline and Caroline Stecker.
Passing the torch – Stecker Bertrix 2022
Always at your service
In 2022, the Ets Stecker team is still at your service to give you the best advice before, during and after the sale.
OPENING HOURS
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday Closed
What if reducing our waste and our environmental footprint went through the relocation of natural textile fibers and an ethical and transparent textile industry?
Design for resilience Studio is a textile research workshop based in Braine-L’Alleud (Brabant Wallon, Belgique), for a zero waste, zero plastic, and an healthy lifestyle, founded by Vanessa Colignon.
We want to allow everyone to reduce their environmental and social footprint, by reducing our waste and the spread of micro-plastics in nature through the creation of clothing and accessories in natural, local and solid fibers, produced in circuit- short and with respect for the living.
The relocation of production, brought about by a strengthening of European environmental standards in the 90s and the attractiveness of low-cost labour; not benefiting from any social protection in countries where lax environmental regulations do not allow to protect the nature, health, land and drinking water of the inhabitants of the producing countries has allowed the advent of fast fashion such as we know it today, to the detriment of living beings and the planet.
Today, we can no longer tolerate this race for productivity and the resulting toxicity of production. This is why we are focusing our forces in particular on the relocation of the production of natural, resistant and ecological textile materials in Belgium and on innovation in the craftsmanship of naturally ecological materials by working in particular with one of the last hosiery factories from Belgium.
Producing in a short circuit allows us to guarantee respect for workers and living things, while limiting our dependence on fossil fuels.
de Lingerie Academie was founded in 2017 by Sabine Janssens, lingerie designer and teacher
With her many years of experience (since 2006) she develops lingerie patterns and courses. With De Lingerie Academie she wants to pass on her passion for lingerie making.
De Lingerie Academie consists of talented people with creativity and passion for making lingerie.
Each teacher contributes something unique, and they are all equally committed to delivering high-quality workshops.
Robb.Zilla is een Antwerpse juweelontwerper die opvalt door zijn flexibele creativiteit. In eigen atelier ontwerpt hij zijn juwelencollectie maar past hij ook zijn modellen aan naar jouw voorkeur. Hij geeft er ook diverse workshops, waar hij je tijdens enkele lessen inwijdt in de ‘verloren-was’-techniek.
In de workshop Droomjuwelen word je aan de hand van een oefenmodel ingewijd in de kunst van het ontwerpen met de ‘verloren was-techniek’. Dezelfde techniek wordt ook in de workshop voor Trouwers aangeleerd aan koppeltjes die zó voor elkaar een originele en individuele ring creëren. Op een avondje maak je de ring van je partner naar eigen ontwerp en onder de deskundige begeleiding van Robb.Zilla.
Oud goud
Robb.Zilla is gespecialiseerd in de verwerking van oud-goud.
Laat je nieuwe juwelen maken uit het oude goud dat in je schuifje ligt en afhankelijk van het ingeleverde gewicht en karaatgehalte, halveer je misschien wel de prijs van je nieuwe aanwinst. De waarde van jouw goud wordt bepaald volgens de dagkoers van het oud-goud.
Daar Robb.Zilla oog heeft voor het sentimentele aspect van je oude goud krijg je de garantie dat jouw eigen goud opnieuw wordt verwerkt.
Gouden tip voor trouwers:
laat je ringen sponsoren door een erfstuk uit de familie
Stoffen Van Leuven is a family business with a passion for the best fabrics. For 3 generations, since 1950, we have been selecting and selling all kinds of fabrics and haberdashery to individuals and professionals.
We have a complete range of products in all price ranges and are the fabric store for creatives from all over the country. You will find us in Schellebelle located between Ghent and Aalst
Are you looking for the right fabric for that beautiful fashionable dress, those beautiful curtains or that majestic wedding dress? Then rely on the tailor-made advice from our experts. With our many years of experience and extensive service, we are happy to assist you in your choice. Do you prefer ready-made draperies or a finished garment? Then, after purchasing your favorite fabric, we will put you in touch with professional seamstresses. They get the job done for you, at a reasonable price.
THE WEBSHOP FOR A BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE FABRIC
In addition to the huge selection in our stone shop in Schellebelle, we also offer a nice selection in our online shop. There is a huge range of fashionable and trendy fabrics in many qualities: cotton, linen, silk, viscose, wool, … you will find a nice range for all projects.
We attach great importance to the quality of the fabrics and the smooth delivery (+/- 2 working days).
Didn’t find what you’re looking for in our online shop? Please feel free to contact us by phone or email, we will be happy to help you!
The communion collection is partly online, but the haute couture collection (for bride, suite and other beautiful occasions) can only be found in our store in Schellebelle. We are happy to guide you in choosing the perfect fabric.
OPENING HOURS
closed on Mondays
Tuesday to Saturday : 9.30am-12pm and 2 pm – 6 pm
sun and public holidays: closed
Wild van Stof is the online fabric webshop of Soldeur from Kortrijk. Cotton, jersey, terry cloth, sweatshirt fabric, flannel, nicky velour, corduroy, bias, fantasy ribbons, buttons, vlieseline, flock foil, ribbing, comb snaps, sewing threads …
We will help you from scratch with tailor-made advice. This means that we are happy to help you find a suitable pattern for your figure. We provide advice on the right fabric for the chosen model in a color that suits you. We can help you with all materials from patterned paper and crayons to zippers and buttons and everything in between. You will always receive the correct explanation to bring your project to a successful conclusion. Even if you are not confident enough to start it alone, you will certainly feel at home here. We give sewing lessons in the back of the store in a very homely atmosphere. You can come here as a beginner, but also to sew in a fun group.
Cefret est le centre de formation sectorielle pour l’industrie textile.
Nous conseillons et assistons les travailleurs et les candidats travailleurs du secteur textile sur différents points charnières de leur carrière. Nous voulons leur apporter un soutien et une orientation maximum dans le développement et le renforcement de leurs compétences tout au long de leur carrière.
Nous aidons également les entreprises textiles dans le développement d’une politique de compétences et d’accompagnement du personnel.
Do you have a fascination for textiles, a drive to create and do you want to master the visual language of textiles? Then the Textile Design specialization offers you a challenging research environment that explores the fascinating versatility of this medium. Textiles have a long history and come in many forms.
We communicate who we are in the way we dress and in the design of our living environment. Culture, time and social processes play a role in this, so that textiles function as a carrier of cultural values, ideas and meanings.
In the textile workshop you work with this fascinating versatility. New avenues and the changing role of the designer are explored, whereby the design process is not only about functionality but also about historical awareness, sustainability, emotions and topicality.
In this search for experiment, innovation and your own language, the artistic process is always central.
Master of Science in Sustainable Materials Engineering
UGent
In this course you will learn all about the properties of materials such as metals, ceramics and polymers, how they can be made, processed, but also recycled, and how engineering applications strongly depend on material choices and knowledge. Two majors are offered in the Master of Science in Sustainable Materials Engineering: Major Applied Metal Sciences and Major Polymers and Fiber Structures
In the major “polymers and fiber structures” the emphasis is on materials that consist of polymers and structures that are built up from fibers, including textiles.
Polymers are the main raw material from which fibers are made, but ceramic and mineral materials are also discussed. The program includes polymer processing starting from pellets to the final end product.
Emphasis is placed on the behavior of the materials during processing and the resulting properties of the acquired structure.
The major therefore includes learning lines about polymer materials and textile materials as well as derived materials such as composites. The emphasis for the learning line on textile materials is on the principles of technology, the behavior of the fibers and yarns during processing and the properties of the structures.
By giving textile materials a physical or chemical after-treatment, additional properties (added value) can be imparted. Furthermore, the theory of color, color formation and color perception are discussed, in addition to the different dye types as well as the way of application. As such, insight is provided into the textile materials and processes, with specific attention being paid to the development of products with desired functionalities (flame-retardant, wrinkle-resistant, antibacterial, dirt-repellent, etc.). This also includes nanotechnology and biotechnological materials and processes.
Much attention is paid to the development of synthetic turf for sports and other recreational purposes. A specific type of functional materials are the intelligent (interactive) textile materials. Finally, methods are also discussed for monitoring the quality of products and processes.