Rent your own sewing table at De Steek’s Sewing Café in Amsterdam and access professional machines, sustainable fabrics, and a cozy workspace. Perfect for all skill levels ready to work on personal sewing projects.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–5 hours
Fitness Level
No physical exertion required; suitable for all fitness levels.
Wildlife
History
De Pijp district was developed in the early 20th century and is known for its working-class roots and recent cultural revitalization.
Conservation
De Steek promotes sustainability through its fabric sourcing and by encouraging reuse and upcycling in sewing projects.
De Steek
Rent your own sewing table at De Steek’s Sewing Café in Amsterdam and access professional machines, sustainable fabrics, and a cozy workspace. Perfect for all skill levels ready to work on personal sewing projects.
De Steek is a Amsterdam‑based craft studio and teaching collective offering hands‑on sewing, upcycling and fibre craft workshops across De Pijp and Amsterdam West. The programme includes structured multi‑session courses such as beginner sewing series and lingerie workshops, short one‑day projects like upcycled baby sets and puff top classes, plus walk‑in and drop‑in lessons in a community Sewing Café.
Experienced makers and named instructors teach many sessions — for example, designer Ulara leads lingerie workshops, Michelle teaches sewing classes in Amsterdam West, Studio Itske runs upcycled baby projects, and illustrator Monique Clara contributes a punch needle workshop to special events. Classes cover practical skills such as machine basics, pattern work, repairing and visible mending, and garment construction from bralettes and underwire bras to skirts, pants and children’s clothes.
De Steek also hosts craft lessons for kids and teens, guided knitting, crochet, embroidery, punch needle and weaving sessions in the craft café, and offers table rentals for independent makers. Several offerings explicitly blend sustainability and reuse, with upcycling workshops to transform existing garments. Sessions and lessons are scheduled across neighbourhood studios and the craft café, with formats ranging from guided single‑project lessons to multi‑week courses for skill progression.
De Steek is listed on The Adventure Collective and presents its full schedule and booking options through that platform and direct studio listings.
Location
Amsterdam, Noord‑Holland
Workshops in De Pijp and Amsterdam West
Workshops
69 experiences
Sewing, knitting, crochet and more
Named Instructors
Ulara, Michelle, Studio Itske
Designers and guest makers teach classes
Venues
De Pijp & Amsterdam West
Multiple neighbourhood studios
Browse De Steek workshops in De Pijp and Amsterdam West and reserve a spot in sewing, upcycling, knitting, crochet or a craft walk‑in today.
Bring Your Own Materials
Fabric, sewing thread, pins, and other supplies are not included, so bring what you need or purchase on-site.
Book in Advance
Reserve your table ahead of time to secure your preferred date and duration.
Plan for Self-Guided Work
This rental option does not include sewing guidance, so this suits sewers comfortable working independently.
Arrive on Time
Late cancellations or no-shows may result in losing your booking, so notify at least one day prior if you can’t make it.
Personal Sewing Supplies
Bring your own threads, pins, and fabrics to ensure you have exactly what your project needs.
Comfortable Clothing
Wear comfortable clothes to sit and move in while operating machines.
Notebook and Pencil
Keep notes or sketch pattern ideas during your session.
Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated without disrupting your workflow.