Use our space

We have a fully equipped facility available for machine use, events, workshops, groups, and classes. We can work with you to run workshops via our website, or you can simply hire the space or use machines as you need!

 

Our studio

 

We have an awesome space with loads of character just minutes from central Porirua, and a quick 20 minute drive from Wellington CBD. There is street parking during the week days. In the weekend and evenings there is a carpark that can be used. We have a toilet & fully equipped kitchen with kettle, microwave & fridge. From Monday to Saturday there is a coffee cart across the road that sells food too, and multiple bakeries nearby. View Gallery

 

Our facility is well catered for all workshop needs. We have custom made cutting tables at three different heights, a variety of industrial and domestic sewing machines, and all the resources you may need when it comes to running a workshop. 

 

We have also a variety of technology such as a projector and A4 two-sided colour printer which makes running your workshops that much easier. 

 

Domestic sewing equipment we offer:

  • Domestic sewing machines
  • Domestic overlockers
  • Domestic iron
  • Wide variety of general sewing equipment and haberdashery - shears, rulers, tapes, weights, paper, etc. - perfect for running a sewing class!

 

 For the more experienced sewists, we also have a variety of industrial machinery - perfect for fashion graduates!

 

Industrial machinery:

  • Industrial plain sewers with zig-zag abilities.
  • Industrial 4-thread & 5-thread overlockers
  • Industrial walking-foot machine
  • Semi-industrial press
  • Covered button hand press
  • Hardwear hand press

 

We are also very excited that we will soon be the home to a brand new Coverseam Binding machine!

 

If you are interested in using our industrial equipment you would ideally have a formal qualification or experience in fashion or clothing manufacture. Please get in touch via the form below and outline how we can help, and a bit about your previous experience. 

 

 

If you’re interested in using our facilities, please contact us here.