These Are the 8 Most Inspiring Local Makers from Amsterdam West

Did you know that Amsterdam-West is a place with lots of creative, local makers? From local ateliers where collections for established brands are produced to creative workshop spaces where you can work together with local makers. At COSH! we list the coolest local makers from Amsterdam-West for you!

The Maker Store

Discover local makers from Amsterdam

The Maker Store, located in De Hallen in Amsterdam West, is the place to discover creative, local makers. Here you’ll find unique and authentic products from emerging local makers from Amsterdam and the surrounding area. From local clothing brands to postcards with unique designs and accessories: you’ll find it at The Maker Store!

Can’t get enough of local, handmade products? Once a month, The Maker Store organises The Maker Market in the passageway of De Hallen Amsterdam (opposite the store). This cosy market is bursting with creativity, and you have the chance to meet the makers themselves!

Twee Jongens

Screen printing company for unique and more sustainable printing

Want to print clothes locally and more sustainably in Amsterdam? Then drop by at the screen print studio Twee Jongens in Amsterdam West. The screenprinting company is run by the creative Melle who loves to think along with you on unique and more sustainable print work. They distinguish themselves in sustainability from other screen printers by using water-based ink (as few chemicals and plastics as possible) and they screen print exclusively on more sustainable brands and vintage clothing.

Atalyé

Innovative made-to-measure clothing

At Atalyé they make innovative made-to-measure clothing through 3D body scanning. Both the scans and the making of the clothes are done in the atelier located in Amsterdam West. They don’t work with fixed-size series, but the 3D body scan ensures that the garment can be made exactly to your size. The scan only takes a few minutes and then you can choose from a number of designs that you can customise yourself. Local and innovative!

Guave

Locally made clothing from traditional Javanese batik

Do you love prints such as the beautiful traditional batik prints from Indonesia? Batik is an age-old Javanese technique for applying motifs to fabrics. The Amsterdam brand Guave brings this traditional beauty to life with a modern twist. All batik fabrics are made in Indonesia in a fair and traditional way, so that this authentic craft is preserved. The clothing is then made in their own atelier in Amsterdam, or other ateliers in the Netherlands. Curious about this design and production process? You can visit Guave’s studio in Amsterdam West by appointment.

Logocomo

Colourful, locally made unisex clothing

An explosion of colours and prints, that is the Amsterdam based brand Logocomo. Designer Romy makes a lot of use of bold, colourful prints and bright colours, and designs her collections so that they are gender-neutral and timeless. The materials mainly come from deadstock materials or existing clothing, which are recycled or upcycled into new garments. Logocomo also had a collaboration with the Kledingbank Rotterdam to give discarded clothing a longer life. Curious about the collection? You can visit the atelier where Romy makes her collections in Amsterdam West by appointment.

De Steek

Sewing cafe and creative breeding ground for local makers

Looking for a creative place where you can (learn to) make your own clothes? Then De Steek in Amsterdam-West is the place for you! De Steek is a cozy sewing café and store founded by designer Natalie de Koning. Here you can attend sewing classes, workshops and courses, or you can get started on your own by renting a space and making use of all the machines and materials in the workshop. A real creative environment where you will be instantly inspired!

New Optimist

Local fashion brand with a social and circular makers’ atelier

Would you like to know who the makers of your new garment are? At New Optimist they put the makers in the spotlight. The Amsterdam-based brand has its own store, showroom and production atelier under one roof in Amsterdam West. Here you can see with your own eyes how the clothing is made, in a social, local and circular way. A visit to the New Optimist store is therefore really worthwhile!

Roua Atelier

Natural dyeing in Amsterdam West

Would you like to learn to dye textiles with natural and ecological dyes? Then follow a workshop at Roua Atelier in Amsterdam-West! Roua is an expert in her work and loves to experiment with new dyeing techniques. During the workshop you will learn how to dye with the Japanese dye technique Shibori and use natural dyes such as indigo, rosemary, teas, flowers and food waste such as avocado seeds and peels. In addition, Roua also creates collections with natural dyes for established brands!