Pick up a few new skills for 2021 at a sewing and fabric workshop focusing on teaching the craft of sewing at home.

ThreadWerk, based in JLT, has launched a new programme of courses to appeal to anyone who wants to get better with a needle, thread and fabric. If you’re seeking a new hobby or fancy following in owner Maria’s footsteps by making your own wardrobe, there’s a course for everyone at ThreadWerk.

Tailored for kids, teenagers, and adults, the extensive programme covers dressmaking, a basic beginner’s course, and simple sewing hacks. For those who want something more advanced there are technical and pattern workshops for making everything from tote bags to a full head-to-toe outfit. There’s a range of eco-friendly fabrics to choose from and ThreadWerk is a KHDA-approved training facility. “My inspiration was a passion for sustainability as well as learning a new craft," says Maria. "Many ready-to-wear items have been poorly made, in factories where workers are paid far below a fair wage. When you make your own clothing, it’s easy to get the perfect fit for either you or your children. Investing in one of these courses means equipping yourself with a life-long skill, but it’s also making a conscious choice about where a particular item is coming from." Staying within the guidelines for Covid-19 safety, group classes will not have more than eight participants.

ThreadWerk winter workshops can be booked online at www.threadwerk.com