Sewing Lesson in the Sewing Café with Guidance - Make your own Project (Amsterdam West)

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Sewing Lesson in the Sewing Café with Guidance - Make your own Project (Amsterdam West)

From 13 yrs old! • From 1 to 5 h • Learn and Practice with Guidance from a Designer!

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Date

Mon, Oct 6

Travelers

2

About This Adventure

Dive into creativity at the Sewing Café, where you can craft your own clothes with expert guidance from a fashion designer or seamstress. Bring your ideas to life, whether you're a beginner or advanced. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with a coffee corner and access to sustainable fabrics and supplies.

Join the Sewing Café lessons and learn to make your own clothes! Sewing tables are available with tools, machines and guidance by your side of a fashion designer or seamstress to help you with your own projects. You can bring your own ideas to the lessons (photos, drawings, garments or patterns of the pieces you want to create). Together we can see how we can realize your projects. A lot of times we use a similar or basic pattern to adjust or we create our own. Also our store offers a wide range of clothing patterns & books.

Highlights

• Work on your own sewing projects and get the help of a professional • All levels are welcome, also complete beginners, we will teach you the basics on the sewing machine and/or serger • Sustainable fabric store available next to sewing cafe with offer in fabrics, sewing supplies and sewing patterns. • Coffee corner present in sewing cafe in which you can order drinks and bites.

Includes

• Guidance of a fashion designer or seamstress is present to help you with your own projects. • Use of machines & tools are included in the lessons. • Pattern paper and overlock thread is also included. • Water and cookies are also at your disposal.

Excludes

• Materials you have to provide yourself are: fabrics, sewing thread, pins and, when needed, sewing supplies like a zippers or buttons. • We also have a little fabric store at our studio, so it is also possible to purchase the materials or sewing supplies there. • It is possible to buy additional drinks like coffee, tea and juices in our coffee corner. We also sell vegan tosti’s and sweets.

Important to Know

• Level: all levels are welcome (complete beginner to advanced) • Language: Dutch & English • If there is enough space, it’s always possible to extend your stay and pay extra for the hours in class • Prices per person

Adventure Tips

Choose the right project

Start with a simple project if you're a beginner or an easy garment to build confidence.

Arrive prepared

Bring any special fabrics or ideas you want to turn into reality, and arrive with a clean workspace.

Ask questions freely

Make use of the expert guidance provided—no question is too simple or complex.

Respect sustainability principles

Opt for eco-friendly fabrics offered at the café and support responsible fashion efforts.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Urban birds like sparrows and pigeons
Local cats often roam around the neighborhood

History

De Steek has been a community staple in Amsterdam West since its founding, promoting sustainable fashion and craftsmanship.

Conservation

The café actively promotes eco-friendly practices by sourcing sustainable fabrics and encouraging responsible sewing habits.

Creative Sewing Experience at De Steek in Amsterdam West

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