What is included in the class?

Pattern paper, drafting tools, and access to sewing machines are included; prototype fabric is not included.

Do I need prior experience?

No formal experience is required, but basic familiarity with a sewing machine helps you make the most of the two-hour slot.

How old do I need to be to attend?

Participants must be 18 years or older.

Can I book multiple sessions?

Yes; the walk-in slot is flexible so you can return weekly or as needed while working on longer projects.

Bring prototype fabric (cheap cotton), accurate measurements, and any reference sketches or patterns you want to adapt.

Where is the meeting point?

The class meets at De Steek, van der Hoopstraat 70HS in Amsterdam.

Walk-in Pattern Drawing Class in Amsterdam: Draft Fitted Blocks in 2 Hours | Workshop

On a quiet corner of van der Hoopstraat in Amsterdam, De Steek opens its studio doors for the Walk-in Pattern Drawing class— a focused, two-hour workshop where makers translate measurements into fitted pattern blocks. Taught by Ines, the studio’s pattern technician, the session is a hands-on crash course in drafting: you’ll pin paper to a work table, trace body lines, lay out darts and waistlines, and test a toile at one of the studio’s sewing machines. The class takes place at De Steek, van der Hoopstraat 70HS in Amsterdam, and is designed for adults (18+). It’s not a recurring weekly course but a flexible two-hour slot you can book when you need help adapting a pattern, resizing a commercial pattern, or drafting a new basic block. What makes this offering stand out in Amsterdam’s maker scene is its combination of expert one-to-one guidance and practical workshop flow: pattern paper and drafting tools are included, while attendees bring inexpensive fabric for prototyping. Key features of the room are large cutting tables, multiple domestic sewing machines, rulers, curves, and a supply of pattern paper — everything you need to go from sketch to test garment in a single afternoon. The class emphasizes fit and function over fashion-show flash: expect measured, precise instruction on creating fitted blocks and making adjustments for body differences. Ines guides students through common technical moves so you’ll leave with fitted blocks ready for further design work. This practical focus ties into Amsterdam’s long tradition of small ateliers and craft entrepreneurship; De Steek acts as a low-barrier entry point for anyone wanting to make garments for themselves rather than buying ready-to-wear. Practical notes: the class includes paper and drafting tools, but not prototype fabric — bring cheap cotton or an old sheet to make your toile. Sessions are two hours long; they’re perfect as single troubleshooting visits or as repeatable work slots for longer projects. Whether you want to check slope adjustments, test a size cut, or trace a personal block, this walk-in class fills a crucial, hands-on niche in the city’s creative ecosystem. It’s efficient, detail-focused, and an ideal way to turn a pattern idea into a wearable reality without committing to a long series of lessons. Bring clear measurements and, if possible, a toile you’ve already tried so the instructor can see fit issues directly. The studio atmosphere is collaborative: you may work alongside neighbors who are refining trousers or reshaping bodices, and that cross-pollination often accelerates solutions. If you have specific design elements in mind, prepare reference sketches or photos. Parking is limited in the neighborhood so allow extra time to arrive. Classes are best booked in advance through the referral link; De Steek’s staff can advise.