Welcome to our story of inspiring and building community through creative practices, while reducing textile waste and its impact on our environment.

Stitch Kitchen is a living story of gathering friends together around the table, sharing ingredients, ideas, skills, and time, to nurture ourselves and our community.

We have all the ingredients to help you reach your creative goals!

Add your own flavour to the creative mix in our community sewing studio , located in central Dunedin, in the lower South Island of New Zealand.

Fabric Shop

Located within our studio, our Maker's Pantry is fully stocked with all the ingredients you need for your next creative project. Plus we have an inspiring collection of upcycled products for you, supporting local makers in our community.

Studio Hire

Bring your own favourite flavours and enjoy the creative mix at our sewing studio. Our fully equiped, versatile space is available to book for casual use during out open hours, and for private hire for whatever creative ideas you dream of cooking up!

Sewing Classes

From how to sew on a button, to how to design your own custom pattern, we have a wide range of classes for all ages and skill levels. Choose from our regular classes, get friends together for a fun custom sewing class, or book some quality one-on-one time with our friendly tutors.

Volunteering

From one-off casual volunteering, to weekly sessions, volunteering with us is a great way to meet new friends, learn new skills, and contribute to making a brighter future for our community.

Stitch Kitchen is a registered charity, made possible with the generous support of our funding partners:

Proud Supporters of Stitch Kitchen
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  • Mend & Make Awesome -Shelley

    “Loved everything. Very very helpful, achieved so much with small easy changes - who would have thought!”

  • Kids Sewing club -Lisa

    “We've enjoyed another great term of our Kids Sewing Club, and it's been exciting to see everyone progressing with their skills, confidence and creative ambitions :).”

  • Sewing For Beginners - Ana

    “I was able to attend the beginners sewing course fairly recently. It was great and did wonders for my confidence! Saving up to do some more sewing classes hopefully! Highly recommend!!”

  • Lucy-Mae

    “It fills my heart with so much joy, and helps me to dream up new visions and imagine what is possible xxx”

  • Freestyle - Sophie

    “Apart from loving the classes and giving me a fun project to work on these gloomy winter nights, I am so happy to support an organisation which aligns to my values :)”

  • Deb

    “Stitch Kitchen has enabled me to have more confidence in my sewing. I have gained knowledge of using my own sewing machine and overlocker at home. This means I can mend old clothes and I can purchase secondhand items and fabric and make my own style garments that fit me”.

  • Leanne

    “Friendly! Helpful and freedom of knowledge!

  • Kids Sewing Club - Joan

    “A good idea for all to be able to sew is fun and useful.”

  • Sewing for beginners - Susie

    “Great information, nice and clear. It was great learning/relearning tips and tricks. Am looking forward to completing my first blazer! Fantastic space! Looking forward to my next course”