Weaving Lesson with Guidance in the Craft Café - Make your own Project (De Pijp)

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Weaving Lesson with Guidance in the Craft Café - Make your own Project (De Pijp)

From 13 yrs old • From 1 to 5 h • Learn and practice with guidance from a crafter!

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Date

Fri, Oct 17

Travelers

2

About This Adventure

Join the Sewing Café to unleash your creativity and learn to make your own clothes! With expert guidance from fashion designer Andrea, you'll work on personal projects using provided tools and machines. All skill levels are welcome, and a sustainable fabric store is nearby for all your crafting needs.

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 fashion designer Andrea 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. Send your project wishes to oost@desteekamsterdam.nl before you come.

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.

Includes

• Guidance of fashion designer Andrea 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.

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

This class takes place in our studio in Amsterdam De Pijp: Eerste Jacob van Campenstraat 40 in Amsterdam.

Please note that for the remainder of February classes will be in our East location at Christiaan de Wetstraat 114 in Amsterdam.

Classes in our new location in De Pijp will only take place from 01 March.

Adventure Tips

Bring Project Ideas

Come prepared with sketches, photos, or patterns to make the most of your crafting session.

Arrive On Time

Sessions start promptly; arriving early gives you time to get settled and choose materials.

Comfortable Clothing

Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little yarn or fiber on while working.

Plan for Language

Lessons are offered in Dutch and English, but informing staff ahead can enhance your experience.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Urban songbirds frequent window sills, adding a pleasant soundtrack.
Seasonal butterflies sometimes visit the nearby green spaces in De Pijp.

History

Amsterdam’s De Pijp has been a hub for artists and innovators since the early 20th century, fostering creative communities that continue to thrive today.

Conservation

De Steek supports sustainable craft practices by promoting the use of eco-friendly, slow fashion materials and reducing textile waste.

Hands-On Weaving at Amsterdam’s De Pijp Craft Café: Create Your Own Textile Masterpiece

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