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Sewing Café Table Rental at De Steek, Amsterdam - Amsterdam

Sewing Café Table Rental at De Steek, Amsterdam

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

1–5 hours

Fitness Level

No physical exertion required; suitable for all fitness levels.

Overview

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.

$18.50
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Rent a table in the Sewing Café (De Pijp)

From 16 yrs old! • Duration 1-5 h • Rent a table in the Sewing Café - Sew it on your own

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About This Adventure

Unleash your creativity at our Sewing Café, where you can work independently on your projects in a well-equipped atelier. Enjoy access to top-notch Janome machines, a sustainable fabric store, and a cozy coffee corner. Perfect for all skill levels, this is a unique space to bring your sewing ideas to life!

Work work work! In our Sewing Café we have the option to work by yourself. This means you can rent a table with all machines and tools included but without guidance in the making of your projects. This is cheaper than booking a table with guidance of course.

We are open 5 days a week, so it is always possible to work in these hours.

Sewing machines are by the brand Janome. We normally use the ‘230 DC' (a good, digital hobby machine), sergers are from Brother.

Highlights

• Work on your own sewing projects in a nice atelier with workspace, machines and tools included. • Sustainable fabric store available next to sewing cafe with offer in fabrics, sewing supplies and sewing patterns. • Coffee corner present in sewing cafe in which you can order drinks and bites.

Includes

Working table, use of machines (sewing machine, serger), use of iron and big tracing table. Use of tools, like scissors, measurement tape, rulers, seam ripper etc. Use of pattern paper. Use of overlock thread. Fresh water and cookies. Help with the threading of the machine(s).

Excludes

Materials: fabrics and sewing supplies (like zippers, buttons and interfacing) Pins Sewing thread Coffee & tea, but it is possible to order a drink at our counter! Guidance or advise with sewing techniques is not included, so this option is not meant for beginners!

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 • Forgot some of your materials? Most of these materials we are also selling in our store, so if you need them you can buy them there. • Not able to come anymore? Please let us know max. 1 day before your booking starts. If you’re too late, you will loose your booking!

Adventure Tips

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.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Urban songbirds common in Sarphatipark
  • Canal ducks and swans near the café area

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Personal Sewing Supplies

Essential

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.