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Indoor Craft & Sewing Studio at De Steek in Amsterdam West - Amsterdam

Indoor Craft & Sewing Studio at De Steek in Amsterdam West

Amsterdam

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Overview

Discover the art of sewing with De Steek’s beginner course in Amsterdam West. Perfect for newcomers, this 4-week class combines skill-building with sustainability, offering you a chance to craft personalized garments in a friendly setting.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Beginner Sewing Course 2.0 (Amsterdam West)

From 13 yrs old • 4 lessons of 2 h sessions each • Learn more after your Beginner 1.0

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About This Adventure

Join this engaging 4-week sewing course to enhance your skills and create your own trousers or blouse/shirt! With professional guidance from fashion designers, you'll learn advanced techniques and work with organic materials of your choice. Enjoy flexible scheduling and leave with a finished garment, ready to showcase your creativity!

Duration: 4 lessons of 2 h sessions each

Did you follow the Beginner Sewing Course 1.0 and would you like to continue and learn more things? Or do you have a little bit of experience but you need a refresher? Then this could be a nice 4-week course for you!

In the first course you learned to make your own tote bag and your first garment. You learned the basics on the sewing machine and probably also on the serger.

For the second course we will make a follow-up garment. With this course you can decide to make your own trousers or blouse/shirt. Also for this course you can use the patterns that are developed by De Steek. For women you can choose between a wide-legged pleated pants or a raglan-sleeve blouse. Men can choose a pantalon with an elastic waist or buttoned shirt.

Follow this 4-lesson course in the Sewing Cafe on the days/times of your preference. The course is 2 hours per lesson. Guidance is provided by professional fashion designers. Classes are both in Dutch and English. You can start in the week of your wishes.

••You can add the materials you will need or bring your own in this course. If you choose the materials included, you will get the organic materials to make your own trousers or blouse/shirt. For this you can choose the fabric yourself in our store. If you choose to follow the course without materials, you will get an e-mail with a little list of the materials you need to bring.**

Highlights

• Deepen or refresh your skills on the sewing machine & serger • Learn the basics of fabric (cutting) & working with sewing patterns. • Learn additional detailed sewing techniques, like sewing a collar or pocket • Go home with 1 finished product • Choose the lesson date/time flexibly every lesson • Professional guidance of fashion designers from our community

Includes

• 4 lessons of 2 hours in our Sewing Cafe on the day/time of your wishes. • Professional guidance by a fashion designer. • Use of tools and machines for use during class. • Water & cookies. • Add on Option to include: choose the materials you will use.

Excludes

• You have to bring your own materials if you book the course without materials • Coffee & tea are not included, but there is a possibility to order this in our coffee corner during the class

Important to Know

You are paying for the complete course upon completing your booking. You are also choosing the day and time you will be doing the first lesson. On your email confirmation you will receive a code in which you can use to book online the remaining of your 3 lessons included in this course. Alternatively, you can let us know when you want to follow the second, third and fourth lesson and we’ll plan it flexibly in for you

Language: Dutch & English

It is possible to join this course as a complete beginner or if you have a little bit experience and want to freshen up your skills.

Adventure Tips

Prepare your fabrics in advance

Bring organic textiles or materials of your choice to personalize your project.

Wear comfortable clothing

Opt for clothes you don’t mind getting sewing lint or small fabric particles on.

Arrive early for the first session

Getting settled early will help you grasp supplies and meet your instructor.

Utilize the studio resources fully

Ask questions and experiment with techniques to maximize your learning experience.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Urban foxes in nearby green spaces
  • Common city bird species like pigeons and sparrows

History

De Steek promotes sustainable fashion, reflecting Amsterdam’s growing eco-conscious craft scene, since its establishment in 2018.

Conservation

The studio emphasizes eco-friendly practices by encouraging use of organic fabrics and reducing waste through careful patterning.

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Comfortable sewing clothes

Essential

Wear clothes suitable for movement and easy to work in during the workshop.

Sharp fabric scissors

Essential

Helpful for cutting fabrics accurately and efficiently.

Sewing notebook and pen

For jotting down techniques or pattern notes during the class.

Personal organic fabrics (optional)

Bring your own fabrics to personalize your project.