Uma Tailoring Institute

Welcome to Uma Tailoring Institute

For nearly a decade, Uma Tailoring Institute has taught tailoring, embroidery and fashion design to students in Tambaram — many of them women looking to earn from a skill they can practise at home, at their own pace, on their own terms.

We teach the craft properly, from the first straight seam to finished garments and hand embroidery. Aari work with zari is our particular strength, and it is a skill that pays: a tailor who can do fine aari embroidery commands a different rate from one who cannot.

Our courses are government-recognised, and several are shaped around employment — including training for work in the export garments industry. You do not need prior experience to start. You need time, patience and the willingness to unpick a seam and do it again.

Start your tailoring journey with no prior experience required. Learn measuring, cutting, stitching and finishing, then progress to blouses, salwar sets, formal wear and more through practical, hands-on training designed to build confidence at every stage.

Complete your training with recognised certification that adds value to your skills and supports your next step. Whether you plan to apply for a job, build your professional profile or start your own tailoring business, a certificate or diploma helps you showcase your learning with confidence.