Master Essential Sewing Techniques in Amsterdam West: Basics 2.0 Workshop Series
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 x 2 hours
Fitness Level
Sedentary activity; no special physical fitness required, but attention to fine motor skills is helpful.
Overview
Discover the Sewing Workshop Series: Basics 2.0 in Amsterdam West, an 8-session course designed to build essential sewing skills from seams to collars with expert guidance in a vibrant creative community.
Sewing Workshop Series: Basics 2.0 (Amsterdam West)
Above 18 yrs • 8 lessons of 2h each • Learn the most important sewing techniques!
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About This Adventure
Dive into the world of sewing with this immersive 8-day course designed for beginners eager to master essential techniques. Each session focuses on practical skills, from stitching seams to creating collars. Enjoy expert guidance, a comprehensive booklet, and all necessary materials, making this a unique opportunity to enhance your sewing prowess.
Duration: 8 days of 2 h sessions each day
Are you into sewing, but would you like to go more in depth? Learn the most important sewing techniques in a more structured way. In this course you will learn these techniques by making samples. Learn to create the perfect dart, pocket, fly or collar etc.
Here an overview of the weekly topics in this course per lesson: Lesson 1 – stitching seams Lesson 2 – hemming & gathering Lesson 3 – patch pockets & neck facing Lesson 4 – dart, waistband & button Lesson 5 – zippers Lesson 6 – sleeve, cuff & basic sleeve split Lesson 7 – lining Lesson 8 – shirt collar & button placket
*Workshop dates are: DATES course: Wednesdays 6.00 - 8.00 PM, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, April 2, 9, 16 & 23. Please plan to be available on those days to attend in full your workshop. **You are paying for the complete workshop upon completing your booking.
Highlights
• Learn the basics of sewing in a more structured way. • Receive a booklet with all the steps, that you can also use later with your projects guidance by a sewing expert
Includes
• 8 lessons of professional guidance • All tools/machines necessary to use during the course (pattern drawing paper, rulers, pencils etc.). • An e-book with instructions & patterns developed by De Steek • Tea & cookies during workshops. • Materials like fabric, zippers, interfacing
• If you miss one lessons, you can catch up in the sewing cafe when Ana ispresent. But: please make sure you cancel in time! (max. 1 day before your lesson starts) Otherwise it’s not possible to catch-up cost-free. • Level: (complete) beginner
Adventure Tips
Bring Comfortable Clothing
Wear clothes that allow easy movement for sewing and machine work during sessions.
Practice Between Lessons
Take time after each class to practice the techniques on your own to reinforce learning.
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive a few minutes before sessions start to set up your workstation and familiarize yourself with tools.
Stay Hydrated and Snack
Although tea and cookies are provided, bringing a water bottle and light snack is helpful for sustained focus.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Pigeons commonly seen around Amsterdam West.
- Various songbirds in local parks.
History
Amsterdam West has a rich history as an industrial and working-class neighborhood now transformed into a creative hub.
Conservation
De Steek promotes sustainable sewing practices encouraging repair and reuse of textiles to reduce waste.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable Clothing
Allows ease of movement during sewing sessions.
Notebook and Pen
Useful for taking notes and sketching patterns during lessons.
Measuring Tape
Handy for practicing measurements outside class.
Reading Glasses
Helpful for detailed stitching work, if needed.