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

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Embroidery 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. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, you'll have access to tools, machines, and a sustainable fabric store, making this a unique opportunity to bring your fashion ideas to life.

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 Your Own Project Ideas

Bring sketches, photos, or patterns to personalize your embroidery lesson and get expert guidance tailored to your project.

Arrive Prepared with Materials

Embroidery cotton and fabric aren’t included, though you can purchase supplies at the sustainable craft store on-site.

Plan for Flexible Session Times

Sessions range from 1 to 5 hours, so schedule your time based on your project’s complexity and personal pace.

Accessible for Teens and Adults

Suitable for ages 13 and up, making it a great creative outing for families and groups.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Urban birds common to Amsterdam, like the European Robin
Occasional sightings of canal-side ducks near De Pijp

History

De Pijp developed in the late 19th century as a working-class neighborhood and is now one of Amsterdam's most dynamic cultural districts.

Conservation

The Craft Café emphasizes sustainable materials, promoting eco-friendly embroidery and reducing textile waste in the fashion industry.

Master Embroidery in Amsterdam's De Pijp: Creative Lessons at The Craft Café

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