Tailoring Tips
Nov
23

Tailoring Tips

Intermediate workshop to master the tricky bits of sewing jackets. Gain confidence creating high quality features and finishes by making your own set of samples.

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Overlocking for Beginners
Nov
22

Overlocking for Beginners

Learn about threading; tension; stitch variations; fabric handling for woven and knitted fabrics (even corners and curves); and for those worst case scenarios, how to easily unpick!

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10th Birthday Celebration Fundraiser
Nov
16

10th Birthday Celebration Fundraiser

Happy Birthday to us! We are celebrating by having a wonderful night out with friends and whānau - put together your top quiz team and bring your best quiz brain to the Kensington for a night of brain bending questions, radical raffles, and fabulous fun.

Our mission is to inspire and build community through creative practices, while reducing textile waste and its impact on our environment - and we need your help!

So come and celebrate 10 years of Stitch Kitchen goodness, share an evening with our amazing team, and our founder Fiona Jenkin AND be in to win some great raffles.

When: Sunday 16 November at 6pm
Where: Kensington Sports Bar and Tavern
Booking your team: Cost: $10 per person - maximum of 6 per team.

(if you're looking for a team let us know and we can try and match you up with a likely bunch)
Dress code: Wear something you made, mended, knitted, or thrifted. Show off your best slow fashion fits in style.

Book your ticket here
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Beginner Wardrobe Basics
Nov
12

Beginner Wardrobe Basics

Learn to fit and customise standard patterns and go through the steps to sew your own versatile wardrobe staples for a capsule wardrobe that fits, flatters, and is fun to wear!

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Spring Fundraiser Fabric Sale
Sept
28

Spring Fundraiser Fabric Sale

Find everything you need for your summer sewing projects!

Fabrics, patterns, yarn, embroidery supplies and notions at bargain prices for your inspired creative projects.

All funds raised to support our community sewing studio.

Eftpos available
BYO bags

Open 10am - 4pm Friday 19th - Sunday 28th September (Sunday hours 12:30-4pm. Closed Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd)

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Spring Fundraiser Fabric Sale
Sept
27

Spring Fundraiser Fabric Sale

Find everything you need for your summer sewing projects!

Fabrics, patterns, yarn, embroidery supplies and notions at bargain prices for your inspired creative projects.

All funds raised to support our community sewing studio.

Eftpos available
BYO bags

Open 10am - 4pm Friday 19th - Sunday 28th September (Sunday hours 12:30-4pm. Closed Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd)

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Spring Fundraiser Fabric Sale
Sept
26

Spring Fundraiser Fabric Sale

Find everything you need for your summer sewing projects!

Fabrics, patterns, yarn, embroidery supplies and notions at bargain prices for your inspired creative projects.

All funds raised to support our community sewing studio.

Eftpos available
BYO bags

Open 10am - 4pm Friday 19th - Sunday 28th September (Sunday hours 12:30-4pm. Closed Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd)

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Spring Fundraiser Fabric Sale
Sept
25

Spring Fundraiser Fabric Sale

Find everything you need for your summer sewing projects!

Fabrics, patterns, yarn, embroidery supplies and notions at bargain prices for your inspired creative projects.

All funds raised to support our community sewing studio.

Eftpos available
BYO bags

Open 10am - 4pm Friday 19th - Sunday 28th September (Sunday hours 12:30-4pm. Closed Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd)

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Spring Fundraiser Fabric Sale
Sept
24

Spring Fundraiser Fabric Sale

Find everything you need for your summer sewing projects!

Fabrics, patterns, yarn, embroidery supplies and notions at bargain prices for your inspired creative projects.

All funds raised to support our community sewing studio.

Eftpos available
BYO bags

Open 10am - 4pm Friday 19th - Sunday 28th September (Sunday hours 12:30-4pm. Closed Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd)

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Spring Fundraiser Fabric Sale
Sept
21

Spring Fundraiser Fabric Sale

Find everything you need for your summer sewing projects!

Fabrics, patterns, yarn, embroidery supplies and notions at bargain prices for your inspired creative projects.

All funds raised to support our community sewing studio.

Eftpos available
BYO bags

Open 10am - 4pm Friday 19th - Sunday 28th September (Sunday hours 12:30-4pm. Closed Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd)

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Spring Fundraiser Fabric Sale
Sept
20

Spring Fundraiser Fabric Sale

Find everything you need for your summer sewing projects!

Fabrics, patterns, yarn, embroidery supplies and notions at bargain prices for your inspired creative projects.

All funds raised to support our community sewing studio.

Eftpos available
BYO bags

Open 10am - 4pm Friday 19th - Sunday 28th September (Sunday hours 12:30-4pm. Closed Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd)

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Spring Fundraiser Fabric Sale
Sept
19

Spring Fundraiser Fabric Sale

Find everything you need for your summer sewing projects!

Fabrics, patterns, yarn, embroidery supplies and notions at bargain prices for your inspired creative projects.

All funds raised to support our community sewing studio.

Eftpos available
BYO bags

Open 10am - 4pm Friday 19th - Sunday 28th September (Sunday hours 12:30-4pm. Closed Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd)

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Social Knitting Saturdays
Sept
13

Social Knitting Saturdays

Bring your knitting and join us for a relaxing afternoon of stitching, chatting, and sipping tea.

Whether you need help getting started, are stuck on a tricky pattern or just want some company while you knit, Natalia is on hand with expert guidance to help you past the tough spots—so you won’t have to frog it and start over!

Suitable for all ages and levels, including absolute beginners.
This is a casual gathering - no need to sign up to all of the dates. Come to one or come to some. No pressure.

Start Saturday 19th July and running until the end of August | 1-3pm

Participation by koha

Registration recommended, walk-ins welcome.

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Social Knitting Saturdays
Sept
6

Social Knitting Saturdays

Bring your knitting and join us for a relaxing afternoon of stitching, chatting, and sipping tea.

Whether you need help getting started, are stuck on a tricky pattern or just want some company while you knit, Natalia is on hand with expert guidance to help you past the tough spots—so you won’t have to frog it and start over!

Suitable for all ages and levels, including absolute beginners.
This is a casual gathering - no need to sign up to all of the dates. Come to one or come to some. No pressure.

Start Saturday 19th July and running until the end of August | 1-3pm

Participation by koha

Registration recommended, walk-ins welcome.

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Social Knitting Saturdays
Aug
30

Social Knitting Saturdays

Bring your knitting and join us for a relaxing afternoon of stitching, chatting, and sipping tea.

Whether you need help getting started, are stuck on a tricky pattern or just want some company while you knit, Natalia is on hand with expert guidance to help you past the tough spots—so you won’t have to frog it and start over!

Suitable for all ages and levels, including absolute beginners.
This is a casual gathering - no need to sign up to all of the dates. Come to one or come to some. No pressure.

Start Saturday 19th July and running until the end of August | 1-3pm

Participation by koha

Registration recommended, walk-ins welcome.

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Tailor Made
Aug
24

Tailor Made

Intermediate workshop to create your own custom tailored jacket.

Select from classic jacket styles and choose your own fabric and design features in this intermediate-advanced level course.
Taught by Dunedin designer Darlene Gore, you will gain confidence with using & adapting patterns, construction tips, fitting, and finishing.

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Social Knitting Saturdays
Aug
23

Social Knitting Saturdays

Bring your knitting and join us for a relaxing afternoon of stitching, chatting, and sipping tea.

Whether you need help getting started, are stuck on a tricky pattern or just want some company while you knit, Natalia is on hand with expert guidance to help you past the tough spots—so you won’t have to frog it and start over!

Suitable for all ages and levels, including absolute beginners.
This is a casual gathering - no need to sign up to all of the dates. Come to one or come to some. No pressure.

Start Saturday 19th July and running until the end of August | 1-3pm

Participation by koha

Registration recommended, walk-ins welcome.

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Beginner Wardrobe Basics
Aug
20

Beginner Wardrobe Basics

Learn to fit and customise standard patterns and go through the steps to sew your own versatile wardrobe staples for a capsule wardrobe that fits, flatters, and is fun to wear!

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Pattern Making from Wardrobe Favourites
Aug
19

Pattern Making from Wardrobe Favourites

Intermediate workshop to repeat and customise your wardrobe favourites. This course, held over 2 workshops, will help you create a master pattern from your current wardrobe items so you can recreate them with your choice of fabric and details.

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Social Knitting Saturdays
Aug
16

Social Knitting Saturdays

Bring your knitting and join us for a relaxing afternoon of stitching, chatting, and sipping tea.

Whether you need help getting started, are stuck on a tricky pattern or just want some company while you knit, Natalia is on hand with expert guidance to help you past the tough spots—so you won’t have to frog it and start over!

Suitable for all ages and levels, including absolute beginners.
This is a casual gathering - no need to sign up to all of the dates. Come to one or come to some. No pressure.

Start Saturday 19th July and running until the end of August | 1-3pm

Participation by koha

Registration recommended, walk-ins welcome.

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Social Knitting Saturdays
Aug
2

Social Knitting Saturdays

Bring your knitting and join us for a relaxing afternoon of stitching, chatting, and sipping tea.

Whether you need help getting started, are stuck on a tricky pattern or just want some company while you knit, Natalia is on hand with expert guidance to help you past the tough spots—so you won’t have to frog it and start over!

Suitable for all ages and levels, including absolute beginners.
This is a casual gathering - no need to sign up to all of the dates. Come to one or come to some. No pressure.

Start Saturday 19th July and running until the end of August | 1-3pm

Participation by koha

Registration recommended, walk-ins welcome.

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