It’s January, so everyone of us has made a New Year’s Resolution (and possibly already broken it) but if you’re looking to start 2021 conscious of the environment and sustainability then why not take up a new hobby with ThreadWerk – a sewing and fabric studio in JLT that hosts a range of sewing workshops and courses for all ages. If pledging against fast fashion is one of your considerations this year, ThreadWerk is the perfect place to make change with prices starting from AED 300.

Courses for all levels of experience

ThreadWerk is a KHDA approved training facility that offers a range of sewing courses and workshops to suit everyone; from children learning to use a sewing machine to adults who’ve had some practice and want to work with delicate materials. ThreadWerk’s courses span all levels of experience from its ‘Intro to Sewing’ and ‘Beginner Course’ to its ‘Dressmaking Courses’ where you’ll make making dresses, tops, trousers and more.

Meet Maria, ThreadWerk’s founder

Hosting workshops in Dubai since 2018, ThreadWerk is owned and run by Maria, who delights in sharing her techniques and patterns and helping others create everything from tote bags to a full head-to-toe outfit.

Maria shares, “I have always been passionate about sustainability, and from my experience living in Labuan (a small island in Malaysia), I could see that fast fashion works against mindful growth in societies and the environment, as well as often being ill-fitting. My passion for sourcing eco-friendly fibres and making my own clothing led to a blog covering my projects, which then grew into ThreadWerk”.

A glimpse at the courses

All beginner courses include materials, patterns and tracing paper. For all other courses, attendees are asked to bring their own fabric. Patterns will be provided on the day and are available to take home and whilst sewing machines are provided attendees are permitted to bring their own. Course sizes are kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one time, with a maximum of eight participants or even just six for more intensive programmes.

British Mums Discount

Prices for each course start from AED 300 per person and you can find more details on all programmes and prices here. British Mums also get a fab 15% off for all bookings made till end of February 2021. Please use code BM15 upon booking your sewing course online.

For more information, please email Maria on maria@threadwerk.com or call 058 576 2738. You can also find out more about ThreadWerk on Instagram and Facebook.

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