One-to-one Sewing Workshop

Recent reviews of One-to-one Sewing Workshop

• 5/5 from Anat Arbel, attended Sep 2026: Lara was professional and patient. We got explanations how to operate the sewing machine in different settings. We trained and got tips how to sew at home. We can’t wait for our next lesson.
• 5/5 from Caroline Woolf, attended Jun 2026: My teacher was kind and thoughtful.
• 5/5 from Daniela Jones, attended May 2026: I would highly recommend booking one of these workshops. My tutor Pam was extremely good at showing me how to get the best out of my new Hobbycraft S19 sewing machine which can do everything I need and more. Pam was very friendly, knowledgeable and concise, she tailored the one hour session to exactly what would benefit me. I'm now looking forward to start putting the machine to good use. My current sewing machine dating from 1914 will just become a decorative item. Thank you, Pam, you're a very gifted teacher.
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Jan 2026: Sue was a fantastic teacher who explained everything carefully and thoroughly. She taught my daughter how to use a sewing machine at a great pace, making the class both engaging and easy to follow. My daughter left saying it was “the best class” and came away with a wealth of knowledge. Highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Isla O, attended Jan 2026: Great lesson with Sue helping understand the basics of a sewing machine. Lots of patience and created enthusiasm for trying new things at home
• 5/5 from Kate Farmer, attended Nov 2025: A fantastic time tailored exactly to what we needed. The teacher was knowledgeable, and wonderful with my daughter.
• 4/5 from Carolyn Livingstone, attended Nov 2025: Teacher was excellent, showed me how the different stitches worked. I'm a rusty almost beginner having done a full course some years ago, but machine didn't really cooperate so only ssprestarted with new machine. The only reason its four instead of five, is because I wish she had told me to write down the different ways of using the different stitches. Being a rather mature beginner my memory is not so good and of course I'm having to try to remember the different steps when changing stitch, length of stitch, etc. Will try and find my answers on Utube, otherwise may just have to book another session in the New Year
• 5/5 from Hannah Hyland, attended Oct 2025: Sue was amazing.. the company should tell people if they want to use there own sewing machine it should be pat tested. That’s was unfair on Sue who wanted to accommodate but could have lost her job if she let us. She was brilliant and I will book her again. Worth every penny. Thank you Sue
• 5/5 from Sarah Halm-Owoo, attended Oct 2025: It was about how to cut and sew a dress. I was thought how to join cutting pieces and joining by following pattern instructions. My teacher was very calm and professional. Venue was neat and materials needed were ready. What I like most about my teacher is that she is always ready to explain thoroughly
• 5/5 from Sarah Halm-Owoo, attended Sep 2025: My teacher was very patient, she thought me how to read and place a pattern on a garment to cut. What I like most about my teacher is that she explains everything thoroughly before I do the practicals and she helps me when I am facing a difficulty. Haven't claimed any gift card yet
• 5/5 from Sarah Halm-Owoo, attended Sep 2025: Hi my attendance on the one to one learning is not occasional. What I learnt today is how to put a zip on a garment and I was also thought how to sew a purse My teacher is very polite and always ready to assist. The venue is hygienic and all materials needed were ready before I got there. I like how patient my teacher was with me
• 5/5 from Sarah Halm-Owoo, attended Sep 2025: Hi! It was one to one learning on dress making and we started by going through on what I did on the previous lessons then I was thought how to sew a button hole cutting on a garment, I also learned how to use smaller zigzag stitches. My teacher was professional. The venue is hygienic and all materials needed for the class was available. As a beginner and a slow learner it takes a little longer for me to get something in but my teacher is very patient and always ready to go back with me.
• 5/5 from Ana, attended Aug 2025: My daughter had a session with Pam today 1:1 and she really enjoyed it. Pam was extremely patient and child friendly. She helped us choose a sewing machine too and we would definitely book with her again. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Ava Rose Lewis, attended Aug 2025: Great as a complete novice got shown how to set up machine and actually made a scrunchie. All at my own pace. Thank youl.
• 5/5 from Christine Budden, attended Aug 2025: Sue was extremely patient and helpful. She showed me exactly what I wanted.
• 5/5 from Rupal Patel, attended Jul 2025: Our teacher was great! Patient and thorough and delivered exactly what we were looking for as newbies to sewing. We will be back for more!
• 5/5 from Elena Damian, attended Jul 2025: Had my fourth workshop with Sue and it went really well. Got started on my first garment as I was a bit too confused to get started on my own. Sue also took the time to explain to me what I'll have to do next at home for what we didn't have time to cover during the workshop which I'm really grateful for! Can't believe how much progress I've made in just 4 sessions.
• 5/5 from Elena Damian, attended Jun 2025: Had my third lesson with Sue and it was amazing. I sewed my first thing: a tiny pouch with a zipper. Then Sue helped me buy the essentials to start my sewing crafts at home. Will definitely come back to get help with the next patterns I'll use.
• 5/5 from Elena Damian, attended Jun 2025: Amazing, can't wait for next lesson. Many thanks to the entire staff for being so friendly
• 5/5 from Elena Damian, attended Jun 2025: Absolutely amazing! Can't believe how much Sue taught me in just an hour
• 5/5 from Rosalinda Taylor, attended May 2025: Sue was excellent. She explained everything in detail and with competent. She had patience in answering my questions.
• 5/5 from Soja Nihil, attended May 2025: Teacher was great, well explained everything in every aspects of sewing and ho the machine works
• 5/5 from Ayse Sabirli, attended May 2025: Sue was an outstanding instructor—knowledgeable, kind, and incredibly patient. She answered every question clearly and made the session truly enjoyable. I left feeling confident and inspired.
• 5/5 from Shola Jegede, attended Apr 2025: Sue was amazing, really experienced and very patient with our little girl and answered my questions too. She had recommendations for a machine and needles.
• 5/5 from Pooja D Fernandes, attended Dec 2024: Excellent sewing workshop delivered by a very patient teacher. She talked my daughter through all the basics of how to thread the machine, load the bobbin and all the different details from stitch type and stitch size. She explained everything very well to my daughter who has never owned a machine but has taken Textiles in year 9 (so has used them a little at school) We are thinking of buying her a machine at some point so we could ask questions about it the machine too. The member of staff was also great at getting my daughter to thread the machine herself and try out some stitching too after explaining things to her so she managed to get a real feel for sewing on a machine. She was kind and patient throughout answering any questions my daughter or I had. Thank you so much Sue! Hopefully see you again soon!
• 5/5 from Suzanne Leslie, attended Nov 2024: Excellent session with a lovely instructor. I would highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Maggie, attended Nov 2024: One to one sewing class delivered brilliantly by Sue for a 9yr old determined to learn about using a sewing machine with her granny. Sue gave her the confidence to use and understand all the controls and practical steps including the different stitches. A wonderful experience - thank you Sue.
• 5/5 from Samantha Smith, attended Oct 2024: Pam was so helpful - learned basic sewing and bought the right machine for my needs
• 5/5 from Lisa Lewis, attended Oct 2024: Pam was very patient and informative and just what I was looking for in a class Thankyou
• 5/5 from Trevor Taylor, attended Aug 2024: Sue was brilliant! I’m a newbie and she was very knowledgable and not pushy in any way letting the lesson go at my pace in the areas I asked for. I arrived a complete novice never having used a sewing machine ever to pretty confident! Great service, amazing turor a defo must
• 5/5 from Tracey May, attended Aug 2024: My daughter really enjoyed her sewing machine workshop class with Pam in Reading branch this morning. She had never used a machine before, therefore Pam told her all about the machine, demonstrating how to thread up etc as well as taking her through various stitches. Pam was a very patient teacher and my daughter now understands the very basics of using the machine. The session was very hands on, which was really useful for developing confidence with the machine. Thank you Pam!
• 5/5 from Kathryn Edwards, attended Aug 2024: Brilliant thank you. My daughter wanted to get home straight afterwards to get on her own sewing machine. It is great that she now has the confidence and basic skills to get started.
• 5/5 from Laura Mills, attended Aug 2024: Sue was amazing, she showed my daughter how to set up her machine easily. They talked through various stitches and sewing techniques. Sue was calm and lovely. My daughter came home full of confidence and made several cushions. Brilliant! Thanks so much
• 5/5 from Elaine Govett, attended Jun 2024: Our One to One Sewing Workshop with Kathryn at Reading Hobbycraft was brilliant. Excellent value for money and a great and fun experience. We wanted to know more about sewing machines to help us decide on a new one. Kathryn was super knowledgeable and explained functions and features in an informative and very understandable way. We were very pleased to be able to try the sewing machine we were interested in and Kathryn guided us through how to set it up, thread it up and sew. It was great. We appreciated the test pieces of fabric provided and were super happy we'd covered everything we'd come to find out about and Kathryn made it a great experience and we felt excited and confident about our sewing machine purchase. Highly recommended.
• 4/5 from Susan Nayler, attended Apr 2024: Very disappointed I had been told not to take my own sewing machine with me as Kathryn had expected me to Fortunately I had taken the instruction book & she was able to go through that with me so it wasn’t a totally wasted hour. She was supportive & increased my knowledge but it was obviously not as good as it might have been!
• 5/5 from Yvonne Thrower, attended Feb 2024: Teacher was very encouraging and understanding. I went away with the confidence to set up my sewing machine and start using. I will definately be back for more classes. Price for class was very reasonable.
• 5/5 from Veronica Okeeffe, attended Feb 2024: I had a great time with my tutor Sue was brilliant. Very knowledgeable and help me with several questions I asked her. I will book another one to one even though I am an able crafter. I still not to old to learn
• 5/5 from Veronica Okeeffe, attended Jan 2024: Sue was very helpful and knowledgeable. I thoroughly enjoyed my lesson and I am booked another lesson
• 5/5 from Diane Jarvis, attended Jan 2024: Had a thoroughly enjoyable 1-2-1 sewing machine class this afternoon at Hobbycraft Reading. My tutor was very knowledgeable and, as I am a complete beginner, she gave me really clear instructions, information and guidance. I thought it was great value for money. Looking forward to starting some projects.
• 5/5 from Natasha Courage, attended Jan 2024: Sue is an incredible teacher who has helped our daughter read patterns and along with making garments. We can’t recommend her highly enough. Our daughter is now looking forward to making some dungarees next. Thank you Sue.
• 5/5 from Sarah Gaughan, attended Jan 2024: My 14 year old daughter had a one to one session on using a sewing machine, she found it very helpful and was shown what different stitches she could do and how to sew in a straight line and working with fabric.
• 5/5 from Jeanann Doyle, attended Dec 2023: Great teacher, patient and I found it easy to learn how to use a sewing machine for the first time Great experience
• 5/5 from Catherine Bell, attended Nov 2023: My one to one workshop was excellent value for money. I thoroughly enjoyed it. My teacher, Pam, was lovely. She was friendly and patient and I quickly felt at ease. We covered all the topics that I needed to, and I felt I learnt a lot, including some simple but very useful tips. Highly recommended!
• 5/5 from Becky, attended Nov 2023: I had an introduction class with Pam looking at the basics. As someone new to using a sewing machine Pam was the perfect watcher, as she was super clear and checked what I wanted to learn in the class. Pam explained everything clearly and checked my understanding by asking me to perform the task after she did. I felt like I learnt a lot in one hour, how to set up the machine, what everything does, how to use the different stitch types and had a chance to play around with the stitches. I feel a lot more confident now and would highly recommend Pam. Thank you!
• 5/5 from Andrew Pither, attended Nov 2023: So met Katherine today. She was amazing, we spent the hour discussing the project, materials, where I previously went wrong and best practices with a sewing machine. Well worth the £20 and more. Will definitely use again
• 5/5 from Pranati Madhusudana, attended Aug 2023: Pam was so patient and she explained a lot of basics very neatly and gave some pra time as well. We are miserably new to sewing machines and feel a lot more confident now after the session. Thank you, Pam.
• 5/5 from Helen Bowen, attended Aug 2023: Really helpful and friendly. Useful tips. Thanks very much for this. I will book more.
• 5/5 from Marie Thompson, attended Jul 2023: Another great session at Hobbycraft with Kathryn. Dress is moving on nicely. Would recommend 1 to 1 sessions when starting to sew.
• 5/5 from Mandy Ansell, attended Jul 2023: The class was fantastic the information we got from Sue was brilliant. The teaching was done well. Great class will definitely do another
• 5/5 from Noreen Khan, attended Jun 2023: I Really enjoyed session. I found Jamie to be really helpful and answered all my questions