About the East classes - De Steek Amsterdam

The Sewing Café

Follow lessons in the Sewing Café and learn to make your own clothes!

Take sewing lessons in our Sewing Café in Amsterdam East! Similar to normal sewing lessons, you can reserve time slots with us in the Sewing Café. In East we have 4 tables with tools and machines available. Fashion designer Andre van der Kuil is present to help you with your projects at your own level. You can follow these lessons in Dutch or English.

Opening hours Sewing Café Amsterdam East

Thursday > 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday > 11.00 AM – 5.00 PM

Location

The address of the lessons in East is Christiaan de Wetstraat 114 in Amsterdam.

Contact

Questions? Send an email to oost@detekenamsterdam.nl.

How does it work?

Book a single sewing lesson

Book a single sewing lesson in the Sewing Cafe, when you need help with one of your sewing projects or when you want to repair your clothes with guidance. The price of the class is 17,50 euro per hour and you can choose yourself how long you’ll stay.

> book a single sewing lesson

Buy a package of sewing lessons

It is also possible to buy a package of multiple lessons (which is cheaper per lesson):

> Package of 4 x 2 h: 135,95 euro (17 euro p/h)
> Package of 6 x 2 h: 198 euro (16,50 euro p/h)
> Package of 8 x 2 h: 256 euro (16 euro p/h)

Materials, patterns & tools

The use of machines, pattern paper & us of 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.

Cancellation

It is possible to move your class if you find out later that it doesn’t suit you anymore on a particular date. You can cancel the class max. one day before it starts and we can reschedule (but if you’re too late, you’ll loose the class!).

What else?

Levels

All levels of sewers are welcome in our Sewing Cafe! So if it’s your first class as a beginner, but also when you have more experience.

Beginner Sewing Course

We also offer two Beginner Sewing Courses in our Sewing cafe. In these workshops you can learn the basics of sewing, while creating your first projects! It is also possible to join if you’d like to freshen up your skills from the past. More info:

> Beginner Sewing Course 1.0
> Beginner Sewing Course 2.0

Private Lessons

Do you want to have more attention in your class an follow a one-on-one private session? Send an e-mail to oost@desteekamsterdam.nl for more info!

Crafting lessons

Embroidery Workshops

Take various embroidery lessons with Andrea van der Kuil in Amsterdam East! From beginner lessons to workshops where you will learn to make a specific design.

Knitting & Crochet

Knitting and crochet lessons are also possible to take in Amsterdam East! View the options here.

Punch Needling

And last but not least, follow a punch needling workshop with Andrea van der Kuil in Amsterdam East!

Ervaringen

I recently completed a sewing course and couldn’t be happier with the experience. “As a complete beginner, I was a bit nervous, but the teachers were incredibly patient and supportive. They explained everything clearly and were always there to answer my questions.
I chose to make a tote bag and a skirt, and I was thrilled with the results. I learned so much about different techniques and materials. The studio was a lovely, well-organized space, perfect for learning and creating.
If you’re considering taking a sewing course, I highly recommend this one. It’s a fantastic way to learn a new skill and have fun at the same time.”

Bruna Pedro

“I’ve never left a comment on google before but i had to now because this place is really good. It’s very cozy with chill music and they’ll help in whatever sewing project you got after teaching you to sew as a beginner. i took 15 beginners sewing classes and now i’ll hopefully get the pattern making class. I for sure RECOMMEND this place.”

Maya Brown

“Years ago I taught myself to use a sewing machine but recently I started to feel like I needed to start my learning from scratch. I signed up for a lesson here and will definitely be coming back! Within only an hour, I learned so many things I had missed the first time around (and wound up with a nice tote bag).

The learning space is super nice, good vibes only 🙌🏻✨”

Adrie Smith