Sew far, sew good – Where to get sewing lessons in Dubai
Do you want to learn sewing in Dubai? Whether you want to stitch pretty dresses for yourself or simply learn to mend your belongings, there are many sewing classes in Dubai that are worth considering. From hand-stitching to embroidery, these sessions can teach you all the fundamentals of dressmaking. Here is a complete list of sewing classes available for all people of all ages and skill levels in Dubai.
BEST SEWING CLASSES IN DUBAI
If you have been tinkering with the idea of making your own dresses, you can sign up for any of these tailoring classes in Dubai and become a seasoned seamstress or tailor yourself.
Without further ado, let’s look at the top sewing classes in Dubai.
THREADWERK
ThreadWerk makes sewing fun for people of all ages. It offers basic to advanced courses where you can learn all about the nuances of sewing. The courses at ThreadWerk are usually comprised of three to four sessions, depending upon the type of class you sign up for.
- There are basic courses like Intro to Sewing and Beginner Course priced between AED 250 and AED 900 per person.
- Aside from these courses, there are basic dressmaking classes for adults divided into three different levels. Level 0 (Intro to Dressmaking) is for those who have never stitched anything while Level 1 trains those who want to learn to sew an entire dress for themselves. However, the third category of this course is confined to a lucky few who can stitch a dress but need to gain a bit more understanding about sewing ceremonial dresses.
- Level 0 and 1 cost up to AED 750, whereas Level 2 is priced at AED 900 per person.
- The course for kids – Kids Sewing Bees – costs AED 800 per person. This class teaches kids to handle a sewing machine and sew items like bags, aprons or even skirts. This course is for kids aged nine years and above.
You can go to the ”Classes & Workshops” section on their website to select the most relevant courses for yourself or your kids.
- Cost: Subject to courses | www.threadwerk.com/learn-to-sew
- Location: Jumeirah Lakes Towers
- Contact: +971-58-576-2739
CLASSIC QUILTS
With Classic Quilts, sewing can easily become your favourite pastime. They offer a number of patchworks, quilting, embroidery and stitching classes in Dubai for children and adults. While they conduct in-house sessions, most of their classes take place online. To sign up for their classes:
- Go to classicquiltsdubai.com
- Click the sub-tab: ”Digital Products”
- Click ”Online Classes”
- Add to cart
Classic Quilts regularly update its courses, so you may find different listings every time you go to its website. Therefore, it’s recommended to buy the course as and when you view its listing on the site.
- Cost: From AED 50
- Location: Shop 36, 37, Jumeirah Plaza Beach Road, Jumeirah 1
- Contact: classicquiltsdubai.com
CRAFTLAND
If you have a hunger for creativity, come over to the CraftLand and learn to channel it by stitching beautiful hand-made dresses. CraftLand offers you basic stitching, knitting, embroidery and quilting sessions that make you familiar with the fundamentals of sewing. Along with dressmaking, they offer a beginners’ sewing course relevant for both kids and adults. Each of these classes lasts for an hour.
- Please note that every class has a different requirement. For instance, for the beginners’ sewing course, you must bring your own sewing machine or rent one at AED 50.
- Cost: Beginners Sewing: AED 450 | Dressmaking: AED 900
- Location: Shop No 8, Town Centre, Jumeirah
- Contact: +971-4-342-2237
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL ART CENTRE (DIAC)
Dubai International Art Centre (DIAC) needs no introduction. Known for its contribution to art, it offers an array of drawing, designing and sewing courses. You can take its beginner sewing and stitching course.
Organised by Malika Rahman, it takes place four days a week. The duration of the course is twelve weeks. Please note that pre-registration is required to sign up for this course at this art school in Dubai.
- Cost: 2,350 | AED 200 (Materials)
- Location: Villa No. 27, Street 75b, Jumeirah 1
- Timings:
- Sat: 01:00 pm – 03:00 pm
- Mon: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
- Tue: 03:00 pm – 06:00 pm
- Wed: 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-344-4398
ESMOD DUBAI
Operating since 2006, ESMOD is a forerunner in fashion education in the Middle East. It has been recognised for its exceptional performance with the ”Best Fashion School in the UAE” award in 2019.
ESMOD offers four five-day short sewing courses in Dubai. These courses include Learn How To Sew Professionally, Make Your Own Dress, Make Your Own Skirt and Make Your Own Bag. You can choose between a morning and an evening session.
- Cost: AED 300 (Inclusive of VAT)
- Location: Dubai Academic City
- Timings: 10:00 am – 02:00 am (Morning Session) | 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm (Evening Session)
- Contact: +971-4-429-1228
SKILLDEER
Skilldeer can connect you with a wide range of sewing workshops taking place in different parts of the city such as Bur Dubai, Al Quoz, Al Qudra Road and Jumeirah. You can attend the one happening in or near your area to learn all about sewing, mending, tailoring, crocheting and quilting. Their prices range from AED 140 to AED 475 per person.
- Cost: From AED 140
- Contact: +971-800-3337 | skilldeer.com/uae/dubai/classes/arts-entertainment/sewing-textile
Looking for more options? You can also check out the following websites to learn how and/or where to learn to sew in Dubai:
- YouTube
- MyPrivateTutor
- Laimoon
FAQs ABOUT CHEAP SEWING CLASSES IN DUBAI
WHERE TO GET TAILORING CLASSES IN KARAMA DUBAI?
You can visit Angelina Tailoring & Fashions to get tailoring classes in Karama Dubai.
WHERE TO GO TO SIGN UP FOR STITCHING CLASSES IN AL QUSAIS DUBAI?
Currently, there are not many places that offer stitching classes in Al Qusais.
That brings an end to the stitching classes in Dubai. These courses offer you a great chance to express your individuality by sewing unique handmade dresses or handbags for your friends and family.
But in case, you don’t feel the need to learn to sew a dress yourself, you can always reach out to the tailors in Dubai.
For more information and updates about courses, workshops or art and crafts stores in Dubai, stay tuned to MyBayut.
