At the sail-making shop we make sails and other products from sailcloth: tents, bags and other store products. As a matter of principle, we sew everything by hand. Those who come to work here learn sail sewing in 2 styles: modern (19th/20th century) and old-fashioned (as found in the Vasa).
Volunteer speaking: ”In 2016, with an enthusiastic group of volunteers, we made two sails for a replica of the Kamper kogge, with which people sailed to the East Sea.”
Department and role
When you become a volunteer at the sailmaking shop, you first make a sample patch. If everything is new to you, this is how you learn the craft. If you can already make sails, the sample patch is your calling card. Besides working on your own skills, you are always ready for a chat with the public and are active in approaching them or helping with the scavenger hunt that comes along.
