About Farkkusauma

Farkkusauma is a cre­ative and eco-con­scious sewing stu­dio and shop based in Jyväskylä, Cen­tral Fin­land. We spe­cial­ize in upcy­cling den­im into unique and sus­tain­able prod­ucts, such as dress­es, vests, mit­tens, and home tex­tiles. Our mis­sion is to breathe new life into old jeans, pro­mot­ing eco­log­i­cal choic­es and crafts­man­ship.  At Farkkusauma, we believe in the beau­ty, dura­bil­i­ty, and ver­sa­til­i­ty of den­im.

We also offer repair ser­vices for cloth­ing and tex­tiles, as well as cus­tom-made upcy­cled items tai­lored to indi­vid­ual needs while encour­ag­ing our cus­tomers to make respon­si­ble choic­es and embrace the con­cept of recy­cling. Our DIY sec­tion offers fab­rics, zip­pers, elas­tic bands, and oth­er sewing sup­plies for those who love to cre­ate their own mas­ter­pieces.

Farkkusauma is a charm­ing blend of nos­tal­gia and sus­tain­abil­i­ty in one place. 

Get to know more of our upcy­cled jeans prod­ucts from the pho­to gallery.

The story of Farkkusauma

Farkkusauma was born out of a deep love for den­im and a com­mit­ment to sus­tain­able fash­ion. Found­ed by Eila, a life­long den­im enthu­si­ast, the com­pa­ny embod­ies the spir­it of the 1970s when jeans became a sym­bol of youth and rebel­lion. Eila’s pas­sion for den­im, rock music, and dance has been the dri­ving force behind Farkkusauma’s unique approach to fash­ion.

Farkkusauma is a Finnish word and trans­lates as seam of den­im. Locat­ed in Jyväskylä’s Tou­rukeskus, our store is a hub of cre­ativ­i­ty and sus­tain­abil­i­ty. Farkkusauma is more than just a store; it’s a com­mu­ni­ty of like-mind­ed indi­vid­u­als who share a pas­sion for den­im and sus­tain­able fash­ion. Join us in our jour­ney to make the world a bet­ter place, one pair of jeans at a time.

Contact Information

The loca­tion

You can find us in Tou­rukeskus. Our exact address is Vapaa­her­rantie 2, 40100 Jyväskylä. Please use the main entrance to Tou­rukeskus to reach us. If you arrive by car the park­ing lot is free of charge.

Open­ing Hours
Mon-Fri 10–17
Sat 10–13

Email: ompelimo@farkkusauma.fi

Phone: +358 50 5844 923

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