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.
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!
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.
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!
Mend & Make AWESOME
Join the repair revolution with our friendly team of experienced menders for inspiration and practical help turning flaws into favourite features!
All mending and simple alterations projects are welcome!
Perfect for beginners to advanced sewists.
Sewing Machine Home Maintenance
Give your sewing machine the TLC it deserves! Learn basic maintence tips to keep your machine whiring happily and stitching beautifully between professional services.
Mend & Make AWESOME
Join us for a special mending pop-up at Otago Farmer’s Market to celebrate International Repair Day!
Bring your worn, ripped or holed tote bags and drop by our mobile mending station to a quick repair while you wait or browse the market.
Kids Sewing Club
Build confidence and creativity through developing skills in hand and machine sewing
6-week beginner course will enable children (suggested ages 8-12 years) to work on a range of creative textile projects.
Mend & Make AWESOME
Join the repair revolution with our friendly team of experienced menders for inspiration and practical help turning flaws into favourite features!
All mending and simple alterations projects are welcome!
Perfect for beginners to advanced sewists.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Mend & Make AWESOME
Join the repair revolution with our friendly team of experienced menders for inspiration and practical help turning flaws into favourite features!
All mending and simple alterations projects are welcome!
Perfect for beginners to advanced sewists.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Merino Winter Basics
Learn how to work with merino and thermal knit fabrics to create your own high-quality base layer top — perfect for winter layering.
Mend & Make AWESOME
Join the repair revolution with our friendly team of experienced menders for inspiration and practical help turning flaws into favourite features!
All mending and simple alterations projects are welcome!
Perfect for beginners to advanced sewists.
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.
Sewing For Beginners
Introductory course to build your confidence with the basics of sewing on a domestic sewing machine.