Sewing room Solmu's open doors

Kuvassa näkyy kädet ja ompelija — Photo: Kris Atomic / Unsplash

Time

10.2.2026–12.5.2026 EET/EESTTue 16.00–19.00 EET/EEST

Location

Espoonlahdenkatu 8, 02320 Espoo

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Ompeluhuone Solmu

Price

Free entry

Organizer

Elinvoima

Upcoming dates

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Come and visit Solmu without an appointment. Bring your sewing ideas or just come and familiarize yourself with the equipment. A sewing coach will be on hand to help you use the equipment, give you tips on repairing clothes, and inspire you with new projects.

Sewing machines, sergers, and sewing supplies are available for your use.

The space can also be reserved for independent use at other times. Reservations can be made with a library card or with an email address at varaamo.espoo.fi

Come alone or with a friend – let's come up with new sewing ideas together!

Upcoming dates:

February 10, 4–7 p.m.

March 10, 4–7 p.m.

April 14, 4–7 p.m.

May 12, 4–7 p.m.

The route to the main entrance

The 10 accessible parking spaces are located in a parking hall over 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is at least 3.6 m.
The parking hall has a lift, which can hold a wheelchair; the door opens automatically. The floor numbers in the lift can be felt with fingers. The button for the exit floor stands out from the other buttons. (The minimum dimensions for an accessible lift are width 1.1 m and depth 1.4 m.)
The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
The route to the entrance is guided, smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated and it uses movement-guiding surface material.

The main entrance

The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with a motion sensor.

The entrance "Merikarhunkuja 5"

The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated and it uses movement-guiding surface material.
There is a steep slope on the passage.
The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
The customer service point is on the same floor as this entrance.
The staff opens the toilet.

In the facility