Our Origin
STITCH KITCHEN started as JUST ATELIER TRUST, a social enterprise founded in 2015 by fashion entrepreneurs Fiona Clements AKA Senorita AweSUMO and Fiona Jenkin, who were independent tenants in a building on Vogel Street. Interest in our sewing classes grew rapidly as we added workshops, ran events in association with Fashion Revolution, the Vogel Street Party, and community pop up events with Dunedin Dream Brokerage.
In 2019 we became a charitable trust and renamed our project 'Stitch Kitchen' - reflecting our experience gathering friends together around the table, sharing creative ingredients, ideas, skills and time. In July 2020 we relocated to our current studio space in the historic 'Prince of Wales Hotel' at 474 Princes Street where we renovated the tired space and are forever grateful for the help of our brilliant volunteers!
Our Vision
Thriving, resilient community engaged with sustainable textile practices.
Our Mission
To inspire and build community through creative practices, while reducing textile waste and its impact on our environment.
Our Core Values
Resourcefulness & Sustainability
Community & Collaboration
Kindness & Wellbeing
Creativity & Learning
Our Goals
Waste Minimisation: Diverting materials that would otherwise end up as landfill.
Creative Learning: Providing life skills and opportunities for creative self-expression through textile crafts in a wide range of classes and workshops.
Community Development: Collaborate with local community groups, organisations and volunteers to develop projects that use resources to meet community needs.
Our Practice
Our Studio Location
How you can join us
Become a Member
Enjoy our amazing resources and being part of an inspiring creative community.
Donate to our Makers Pantry
Donate surplus quality items from your stash to help us stock our Maker's Pantry.
Financial Donations
Help with opperating costs to keep our studio running and develop new projects.
