Textile Craft & Sustainable Fashion at De Steek in Amsterdam
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 day
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; good hand coordination helps.
Overview
Discover the art of sustainable fashion at De Steek in Amsterdam West with a hands-on sewing workshop that crafts your perfect summer dress. Learn new techniques in a friendly environment and take home a stylish, eco-friendly creation.
Sewing Lesson: Summer Dress - Amsterdam West
From 16 yrs old • 3 h • Sewing experience with a zero-waste pattern design
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About This Adventure
Join a unique one-day workshop to create a stunning zero-waste summer dress using airy Tencel fabric. Learn innovative pattern cutting techniques while enjoying a variety of colors and prints. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refine their skills, this experience promises creativity and sustainability in a welcoming Sewing Café atmosphere.
Duration: 3h
Do you want to get sewing experience with stretchy materials and working with the overlock machine? Then this is a great lesson for you! You will follow a 3 hours of sewing lesson in our Sewing Café and you get all organic materials to develop your own (flared) legging.
This lesson is a good starter if it is the first time working with stretchy materials. You can for example learn to work with the overlock machine (serger). This lesson takes place in our Sewing Cafe and is taught by one of the fashion designers that work at De Steek.
What do you learn in this lesson?
• Introduction in cutting stretchy fabric & working with a sewing pattern • Introduction in working on the serger • How to create a basic seam with stretchy materials • How to finish a waist band with stretch (including elastic) • How to finish a basic hem with stretch
Highlights
• Learn the basics on the serger & working with stretch on the sewing machine • Learn the basics of fabric (cutting) & working with stretchy fabric • Go home with 1 finished product • Choose the lesson date/time flexibly • Professional guidance of fashion designers from our community provided
Includes
• 3 hour lesson in our Sewing Cafe on the day/time of your wishes. • Professional guidance by a fashion designer. • Use of tools and machines during class. • Water & cookies. • Organic materials (fabric and elastic) included for a (flared) legging
- Instruction booklet of the legging
Excludes
- Coffee & tea are not included, but there is a possibility to order this in our coffee corner during the class
Important to Know
Language: Dutch & English
It is possible to join this course as a complete beginner or if you have a little bit experience and want to freshen up your skills
Sizes: XS - XL
Adventure Tips
Bring comfortable sewing clothes
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting fabric or thread on, and bring some small sewing tools if you have any.
Arrive early
Getting to the workshop a few minutes early helps you settle in and make the most of the session.
Opt for natural fabrics
Choose lightweight, breathable fabrics like Tencel for comfort and sustainability.
Participate actively
Ask questions and engage with the instructor to maximize your learning experience.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- City pigeons
- Sparrows in the park
History
Amsterdam’s long-standing tradition of textile arts dates back centuries, and modern workshops like this continue that creative legacy.
Conservation
De Steek actively promotes sustainable practices by using eco-friendly fabrics and reducing waste, helping to keep Amsterdam’s environment vibrant.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable clothes
Wear clothes that are easy to move in and can get a little fabric dust.
Sewing tools (optional)
Bring small tools if you own any, like scissors or measuring tapes, to enhance your experience.
Apron or old shirt
Protect your clothes from fabric stains during sewing.
Notebook and pen
Take notes on techniques and tips to practice at home.