Stitch Kitchen

Cosplay class tonight we learned how to age and distress fabric, decorate and embellish fabric, and cel shade! So much fun, and such a great way of giving thrifted clothes a whole new life! How good!

A handy map of all the op shop spots in Dunedin!

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We have some exciting new donations in the store, come down and see the pretties!

Makeshift sustainability festival begins today starting with - check out the range of workshops, beginning with a pre-loved clothing market. What better way to upcycle than trading old, for new to you! Starts in an hour!

Makeshift: Sustainability Festival 2026 | Te Oraka Preloved Market - Dunedin Makeshift: Sustainability Festival 2026 | Te Oraka Preloved Market, We’re kicking off Makeshift Festival ..., Yours Cafe, Dunedin, Otago, 18 July 202

Makeshift Sustainability Festival is just around the corner and we are stoked to be a part of it.

Stitch Kitchen is teaming up with the fantastic crew at Yours for a month-long Makeshift event focused entirely on sustainability, textile upcycling, and community creativity.

From 18 July to 15 August, we’re bringing a vibrant hub of repair and slow craft right into the heart of the city! 🌿🧵Our very own Fiona is supporting a repair workshop. It's fully booked out, but you can still catch Fiona at our Mend & Make Awesome workshops, second Saturday of every month.

Whether you want to learn how to patch and mend your favorite clothes, discover how to turn fabric scraps into something beautiful, or simply connect with others who care about environmental sustainability, this event is for you.

🗓️ When: 18 July – 15 August

📍 Where: Yours, 43 Moray Place, Dunedin

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/makeshift-sustainability-festival-2026-te-oraka-preloved-market2/dunedin

Bring your mending pile, grab a friend, and let’s make a difference together. ✂️✨

Looking to add a little sparkle to your winter? We have a bunch of buttons, screeds of sequins, and loads of luxe fabrics. Come and find the perfect shinies for your project. We're open today from 10-2. Unleash your inner magpie!

If you’ve always wanted to learn how to sew, dust off that machine, or start making your own clothes, our Sewing for Beginners class is exactly where you belong! 🧵✨

This course is a favorite in our lineup, designed to take you from total novice to confidently creating your own projects. Our studio manager Fiona will take you through the basics, right through to completing your own project. You’ll learn the absolute essentials of bag construction, how to navigate your machine, and gain the confidence to start building your dream handmade wardrobe.

🗓️ Term 3 Sessions - starting 30 July
📍 Stitch Kitchen Studio, Dunedin
🧵 Friendly, supportive, and perfect for absolute beginners!

Bring your own machine if you want, we'd love to see you in our class.

Give yourself a creative project to look forward to this term! 👇

👉 Register and secure your machine today:

Sewing for Beginners - Term Three Learn to sew with Stitch Kitchen! Join our beginner classes to master machine basics, sewing & upcycling. Start your sustainable wardrobe journey today!

✨ KEEP THE CREATIVE SPARKS FLYING! ✨

It’s Week 2 of the school holidays, and if you are looking for the perfect after-school activity for Term 3, we’ve got you covered! We still have spots available for our Kids Club at Stitch Kitchen! 🧵🎨

Our weekly sessions are designed to give young creators a fun, hands-on space to learn practical sewing skills, experiment with colorful fabric scraps, and work on exciting upcycling projects. It’s the ultimate way to boost their confidence, spark their imagination, and help them make their own unique creations from scratch!

🗓️ Term 3 starts 28 July - Tuesdays 4pm -5:30pm
📍 Stitch Kitchen Studio, Dunedin
🧵 Perfect for young beginners and budding sewists!

Our holiday booking rush is on right now, and spots are filling up fast. Grab a space before the new term kicks off so they don't miss out on the creative fun!

👉 Book your child's spot today: https://events.humanitix.com/kids-club-term-three

7✨ IS IT WEEK 2 OF THE HOLIDAYS ALREADY?! ✨

If the kids are starting to climb the walls (or you're running out of ways to keep them entertained), we have the ultimate creative outlet to kick off the new school term! Now is the perfect time to lock in a spot for our Teens & Tweens Cosplay Class for Term 3! 🎭✨

🗓️ Starting Monday, July 27th for 8 weeks!
🕒 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Stitch Kitchen Studio, Dunedin

Whether they want to bring their favorite anime, gaming, or movie characters to life, this 8-week course is the ultimate crash course in garment construction and character design. They’ll learn practical sewing skills, how to work with cool materials, and connect with other creative teens in a fun, supportive space! 🧵✂️

Spaces are limited, and our holiday booking rush is on right now. Don't wait until the school term starts and miss out!

👉 Secure their spot today: https://events.humanitix.com/cosplay-class-term-three