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Sewing Lessons in De Pijp with De Steek - Amsterdam

Sewing Lessons in De Pijp with De Steek

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

8 lessons of 2 hours each (16 hours total)

Fitness Level

No special physical fitness required; suitable for all ages over 13 with basic hand-eye coordination.

Overview

Spend 16 hours with professional guidance at De Steek’s Sewing Café in Amsterdam’s De Pijp district. From beginners to seasoned sewers, craft your own projects with flexible scheduling and a cozy coffee corner.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Sewing Lesson Package – 16 hours (De Pijp)

Above 13 yrs • 8 lessons of 2 h each • Learn the most important sewing techniques!

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About This Adventure

Immerse yourself in 16 hours of creative sewing at our Sewing Café, guided by a professional designer. Suitable for all skill levels, you’ll work on personal projects with access to tools and materials. Enjoy a flexible schedule, a cozy coffee corner, and the chance to bring your ideas to life!

Duration: 8 lessons x 2 hours (total of 16 hours)

About

With this package it is possible to spend a total of 16 hours in our Sewing Café with guidance of a professional to help you with your projects. This package is suitable for both beginners and advanced students. We have a flexible schedule, so it is possible to book the lessons on the days/times of your wishes.

Materials, Patterns & Tools

Machines & tools are included in the lessons. Materials you have to provide yourself are fabrics, sewing thread, pins and, when needed, sewing supplies like a zipper or buttons. We also have a little fabric store at our studio, so it is also possible to purchase the materials there. Or we can give you tips in the lessons where to go for extra materials, if needed. 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 some nice clothing patterns & books. If you work on a specific pattern or project, please send an email first with the sewing pattern or picture/drawing to oost@desteekamsterdam.nl.

Choose your first lesson in the calendar above and after purchase you will receive a coupon code from us, with which you can easily book the remaining lessons later yourself. You can book in slots of 2 hours.

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. Coffee corner present in sewing cafe in which you can order drinks and bites.

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 zippers or buttons.

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.

**IMPORTANT NOTE:

Did you make a reservation but suddenly you’re not able to come anymore? You can still cancel or change your lesson latest 24 hours before the lesson starts without losing your lesson. If you don't cancel your class in time, regardless of the reason (the deadline is 24 hours before your class starts), it will not be possible to redo the lesson cost-free.

Address: Eerst Jacob van Campenstraat, 1072 BG, 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 Project Ideas

Email your sewing pattern or project images before your first lesson to get tailored guidance.

Materials Are Your Responsibility

Remember to bring your fabrics, threads, and notions; a local sustainable fabric store is onsite if needed.

Flexible Scheduling

Book lessons according to your availability—lesson times can be spread out or done consecutively.

Arrive on Time

Classes start promptly; a 24-hour cancellation policy applies to avoid losing your booked lesson.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Urban birds like pigeons and sparrows seen around the neighborhood
  • Occasional squirrels inhabiting park areas close to the studio

History

De Pijp is an Amsterdam neighborhood known for its late 19th-century working-class origins, now a hotspot for cultural diversity and creative businesses.

Conservation

De Steek emphasizes sustainability by encouraging use of eco-friendly fabrics and reducing textile waste through educational practices.

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Project Fabrics and Notions

Essential

Bring your own fabric, thread, pins, zippers, and buttons to work on your desired projects.

Comfortable Clothing

Essential

Wear clothes you can sit in comfortably for a couple of hours and move your arms freely.

Reusable Water Bottle

Stay hydrated during breaks between lessons with a water bottle, though water is provided onsite.

Notebook and Pen

Take notes or sketch pattern ideas during lessons to aid your learning and creativity.