We’re on a mission to support home sewers, small brands, and designers build meaningful product.

chenko studios

chenko learn

Learn how to sew your own clothes using zero-waste methods.

Sign up for lessons at our Gastown studio.

chenko wear

Shop our line of zero-waste products.

chenko make

Looking to grow your apparel brand? Check our our small batch manufacturing and development services.

Our Mission

chenko studios is a space for people who love to make things.


We teach sewing to beginners and experts alike, help small designers bring their ideas to life, and create thoughtful tools, patterns, and pieces you can use or wear. Our mission is to build a community of creators—people who find meaning in making.

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home sewer

business owner

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