What is ThreadWerk?
Your go-to sewing and craft studio.
ThreadWerk is Dubai’s only KHDA accredited sewing school for adults, kids and teens.
Since 2018, we’ve been nurturing creativity through sewing, knitting and crochet classes and have built a dedicated team with over 20 years’ experience in teaching. We cater for all ages and abilities and help boost the confidence of all our class and workshop attendees.
We also source beautiful, sustainable fabrics and believe that sewing is more than just a hobby. It’s a way to:
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Create unique, high-quality garments
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Contribute to sustainability
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Embrace slow fashion
Sewing gives you the power to express your style and make clothes that fit perfectly, while also supporting eco-friendly choices. Learning the skills of sewing and crochet is rewarding, and we’ve seen firsthand the joy it brings to everyone that joins us.
We invite you to pick up a needle and thread alongside our growing community of like-minded makers in Dubai and discover your passion for crafting.
Whatever stage you’re at in your sewing, crochet or knitting journey, our multi-lingual staff at ThreadWerk is here to guide you through every stitch, dart, and hem.
Meet the Team!
Get to know your sewing & crochet instructors!
Maria's story
Ola! Hallo! Hi there!
I’m Maria, and I started sewing in the fall of 2015 while living on a small island in Malaysia called Labuan. It only took 20 minutes to drive around the island, so there wasn't much to do. I bought a sewing machine to take up a new hobby. Though there were a few hiccups at the start, I’ve enjoyed every project and haven’t looked back.
I haven't shopped at a ready-to-wear store in over four years! Even for my previous corporate job, I incorporated handmade workwear.
This site was once my blog where I shared handmade garments, pattern reviews, fabric hauls, and inspiration. Now, it’s become my space to teach others how to sew.
When I was still in my corporate job, sewing was my happy place. Having worked in a toxic environment, the time spent sewing has helped me through this difficult time.
Even now, today, when your body is changing through whatever reason, I am glad I can sew all my own clothes to make me feel comfortable with greatly fitting garments in the colours, prints and fibres that I love!
Jenny's Story
I have always loved creating things! From a young age, I’ve had creative people around me, and I learnt hand stitching, embroidery, knitting and sewing at school.
When my three daughters were young, I bought my first sewing machine and loved making items for them and myself. I got a thrill from seeing them parade around in the prom dresses that I had made.
When I moved to Dubai nine years ago, I discovered the craft community and began teaching various crafts.
Being creative is a wonderful outlet, there is great fulfilment in having made something yourself and I love sharing that with others.
Rasha's Story
I’ve always had an interest in sewing but never found the time to practice my passion. During quarantine in 2020, while stuck at home, I started searching for something to fill my extra free time.
I decided to order a sewing machine and enrol in an online basic sewing course. I started from scratch and though it was challenging, I learnt something new with every hour I spent sewing.
It’s an honour to work with ThreadWerk.
Louise's Story
While living in Marrakech in 2012, I started sewing. I received a sewing machine for Christmas and sacrificed precious baggage allowance to bring it back to Morocco in my hand luggage.
Around the same time, I was inspired by the TV show “The Great British Sewing Bee*” I gradually learned to sew with the help of books, Google, and YouTube.
As a creative outlet, I found it extremely therapeutic (and still do). Some of the first garments I made were disastrous, but I persevered and eventually felt confident enough to show my creations to my grandma, an amazing seamstress.
I am now a shamelessly selfish sewer who has an ever-growing mental list of fantasy creations. I love making colourful, fun clothes with a nod to the trends. I sew slowly and definitely don’t get through as much as I would like to, especially now I have my little boy, but I love every minute of the process and the wonderful feeling of accomplishment when you get to wear something you made yourself. Though I still have very little enthusiasm for repairs or alterations!
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