Sewing Workshop Series: Basics 1.0 (Amsterdam West)

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Sewing Workshop Series: Basics 1.0 (Amsterdam West)

Above 18 yrs • 8 lessons of 2h each • Learn the most important sewing techniques!

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Date

Wed, Oct 8

Travelers

2

About This Adventure

Dive into the world of sewing with this immersive 8-day course, where you'll master essential techniques like stitching seams, creating pockets, and crafting collars. Guided by an expert, you'll receive a comprehensive booklet and hands-on experience with all necessary tools. Perfect for beginners eager to enhance their skills!

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 you don’t mind getting fabric or ink on during hands-on practice.

Arrive early

Getting settled a few minutes before class helps maximize your learning time.

Practice patience

Sewing takes time—be patient with yourself as you learn new skills.

Use the provided tools

All necessary tools are supplied, so focus on learning rather than gathering supplies.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Urban birds like sparrows and pigeons.
Butterflies fluttering in nearby green spaces.

History

Amsterdam West has long been a melting pot of cultures, and its textile shops date back over a century, reflecting a rich tradition of craft and commerce.

Conservation

The workshop promotes sustainable sewing practices by encouraging reuse and recycling of fabrics.

Crafting & Sewing at De Steek in Amsterdam West

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