Beginners Sewing Workshop

Recent reviews of Beginners Sewing Workshop

• 5/5 from Irina Nikitina, attended Sep 2026: I had a great time at a beginners sewing course! I came in very skeptical whether I will be able to make anything in only a few hours but was pleasantly surprised when I got to walk out with a tote bag I made all by myself! I didn't feel judged when I made mistakes and felt supported and encouraged all the way through the class. I will definitely be back for other beginners classes next year!
• 5/5 from Karen Osler, attended Sep 2026: Excellent class, fantastic guidance and lots of fun too. No skills required.
• 5/5 from Clare Yilmaz, attended Sep 2026: Brilliant workshop for beginners, lots of support from tutor and amazed myself with my own tote bag!
• 5/5 from Susan Walters, attended Sep 2026: So much fun and learned so much! Looking forward to practising at home and will be booking a place on a workshop when they restart in the Spring. Thank you ladies for your help, inspiration and patience!
• 5/5 from Vicki Manifold, attended Sep 2026: Excellent class. Abbie and Minnie were knowledgable and helpful. The way the class was taught made it easy to understand and delivered in easy to follow steps. Lovely atmosphere with lots of laughs while learning. Thank you
• 5/5 from Phillippa Martin, attended Jul 2026: Had a fantastic day with Abi and Emma, learnt so much and left with knowledge, confidence, and a tote bag we made ourselves! Thank you ladies!
• 5/5 from Tom Harvey, attended Jun 2026: Abi and Emma are absolutely class-acts. So thankful for their care throughout the workshop. What great company to be in, and brilliant teachers too!
• 5/5 from Deborah Armson, attended Jun 2026: Myself and my daughter really enjoyed this class. Emma & Abi had great knowledge & patience while we worked through making our tote bags - will definitely be booking again!
• 5/5 from Katie Tilley, attended Apr 2026: Abbi & Sam were excellent; could easily have stayed all day! Super helpful & friendly and all equipment supplied. Loved that they also shared what we would need to start a home set up. Would highly recommend and will be looking to attend again x
• 5/5 from Akke Walsma, attended Apr 2026: Lovely atmosphere and the teaching (learning to sew) was professional. Both Abi and Emma were great and very helpful. The whole day was enjoyable. Thanks! Akke
• 5/5 from Yingyin Du, attended Mar 2026: I’d never really used a sewing machine before, but at this workshop, I learned how to wind a bobbin, thread it up, and make stitches. Now I actually feel pretty comfortable using the machine! The atmosphere of the workshop was fantastic! Abi and Emma were so friendly and helpful. I had a great time!
• 5/5 from Hayley Knight, attended Mar 2026: I had a lovely day with Abi and Emma at the beginner’s sewing workshop. There were 8 people on the course and the atmosphere was friendly and relaxed. We learnt how to sew buttons on and make a tote bag. Abi explained things clearly and there was plenty of time to ask questions, try things out (and get them wrong and try again!). I booked the course as a refresher because it’s been a long time since I used my sewing machine and I now feel more confident that ever.
• 5/5 from Elaine Reagon, attended Mar 2026: Thank you for an enjoyable day of mastering my sewing machine and learning the fundamentals of starting my sewing journey. My day began with me being too daunted to even try to turn on my sewing machine , and I ended the day by making a bag from scratch! I’m so proud! Abby and Emma made it so much fun and guided us with so much patience. I will definitely be back for the intermediate class!
• 5/5 from Abby McCaffery, attended Mar 2026: Loved the day so much. Everyone was really lovely and Abi and Emma were so helpful. Nothing was too much to ask. I booked onto the intermediate course during the beginners course I loved it so much! thank you ladies!! Xx
• 5/5 from Lynn Seymour, attended Sep 2025: This was a brilliant workshop. Abi and Emma were really lovely and so helpful. I found it really useful and picked up loads of great tips and made a great Tote Bag. Loved the workshop building such a relaxing atmosphere. Have already booked the intermediate workshop in October.
• 5/5 from Claire Baxter, attended Sep 2025: Absolutely loved my learn to sew class. Abi & Emma were fantastic to spend the day with. They were very patient and supportive and made learning to use machines less scary and more fun! We made a bag to take home and i’m looking forward to signing up for the next class. Thanks ladies.
• 5/5 from Alexandra Brown, attended Sep 2025: I absolutely thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this beginners sewing course. Abi and Em were so friendly, helpful and so so knowledgeable. I learned all about my machine and they showed such patience with us all. I cannot believe I threaded up my machine correctly, cut out a template, sewed a straight line and made a tote bag. It was such an achievement and I am so looking forward to practising my newly acquired skills and looking forward to the next course. Highly recommend. The biggest of thank yous to you both. Alex
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Sep 2025: I had a fantastic day learning new skills in a lovely environment. Thank you so much :)
• 5/5 from Nicola Currall, attended Sep 2025: The class was amazing, there were a mix of ages which is always nice. Abi is an excellent teacher, and covered a whole range of sewing subjects. Great tips and great advice. Plenty of support for the making of the tote bag, everyone was really proud of their creation, and it was really nice to come home with something you have made. I would have no hesitation in recommending this class - and I look forward to attending future classes.
• 5/5 from Pamela Pagan, attended Sep 2025: Processes were explained well to take into account the difference in knowledge/ ability. Plus interesting and useful pieces of advice. Teacher was very good and did not make anyone feel uncomfortable or unable to ask questions. Would recommend.
• 5/5 from Marie Struck, attended Sep 2025: This was a great beginners class, it was so lovely to be able to learn in a group. The fabulous teachers are always on hand. It was a great laugh and the people were very friendly. Wish there were more classes like this to help assist with continued learning. Look forward to attending more sessions in the future.
• 5/5 from Sophie Houghton, attended Jun 2025: I had a great time, really pleased with how much progress I made in just one day. Abi and Emma were very good at explaining things and patient if we needed help :)
• 5/5 from Claire Ault, attended Jun 2025: Fabulous interactive day. Abby and Emma were full of helpful tips, sharing their extensive knowledge and all with huge amounts of patience. I learnt what equipment I needed and what to avoid. I learnt how to cut a pattern, use a sewing machine and the steps to make a bag. The day was relaxed and friendly, I left feeling inspired to use my new skills. I can't wait to book another workshop. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Victoria White, attended Jun 2025: Great beginners course covering how to use the sewing machine, Abi and Emma were great teachers!
• 5/5 from Gill Shipman, attended Apr 2025: Had the best day, learnt so much and made an amazing tote bag! Abi and Emma were amazing, explained things really clearly and were so helpful. The atmosphere was so relaxed and we had plenty laughs throughout the day. Will definitely be going back and doing more workshops.
• 5/5 from Ndona Kandossi, attended Apr 2025: Such a wonderful time I had! Abi is such a beautiful soul, great teacher with an amazing sense of humour! Along side the bright spirit Amanda(sorry if forgot the name) they help us with our learning. I was lucky that my group was great so a cherry on the cake ️ Abi is patient, attentive and doesn’t mind repeating again and mostly makes you feel at ease. I love my tote bag and all the nuggets of advice i received and ready to use my sewing machine! I definitely would recommend the class, if you are a beginner and looking for a friendly and fun learning place Thanks a lot ladies, Ndona
• 5/5 from Heather Feasey, attended Apr 2025: Fabulous workshop!! Learnt so much and Abi & Emma were very patient & helpful. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to learn how to sew!
• 5/5 from Claire, attended Apr 2025: Thank you Abi & Emma for a really enjoyable Beginners Sewing Workshop. The day was very relaxed and pitched at the right level. Your enthusiasm for textiles and sewing is contagious and I am now keen to get the machine out and get practising. I look forward to attending another workshop in the future.
• 5/5 from Alastair Oliver, attended Apr 2025: Abi and Emma were very warm and pleasant. They made everyone feel relaxed and comfortable. They were clearly very knowledgeable and approachable
• 5/5 from William Docherty, attended Apr 2025: My first step on the path to becoming a tailor! ;-) Enjoyed the course and the manner in whih the trainers imparted their wealth of knowledge. Would recommend yo any beginner.
• 5/5 from Marie Warlow, attended Mar 2025: I had a fantastic day learning to use a sewing machine and made a bad. All the materials were provided and the venue is easy to get to. The class was nice and relaxed and the lessons taught with humour. A thoroughly enjoyable experience
• 5/5 from Karolina Drzemicka, attended Mar 2025: I had an amazing time at the Beginners Sewing Workshop! The session was not only informative but also so much fun—we had plenty of laughs along the way. The instructor made everything easy to follow, even for complete beginners like me. One of the highlights was creating my own shopping bag from scratch. It was so satisfying to see my project come together, and I left feeling accomplished and inspired to do more sewing. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. If you're looking for a fun and creative way to learn sewing, I highly recommend this workshop! Karolina
• 5/5 from Miss S M Kent, attended Mar 2025: Had a great time at the session. Abi and Emma were both wonderful and full of cheer. They supplied everything you'd need and explained all the steps carefully. Fingers crossed there'll be a next steps session, I'll be signing up!
• 5/5 from Wioleta Kacprzak, attended Mar 2025: I had a fantastic time at the beginner's sewing class! Abi and Emma did an amazing job explaining everything clearly and making sure everyone felt comfortable. The atmosphere was so warm and welcoming, which made learning even more enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone looking to start their sewing journey :)
• 5/5 from Maria Ao, attended Mar 2025: I had a fantastic time at the sewing session! It was both enjoyable and highly informative—I learned so much. The tutors were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, making sure everyone felt comfortable and confident using a sewing machine. This session is perfect for anyone looking to learn the basics of sewing or expand their creativity with new techniques. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in sewing, whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve your skills. Thank you for such a great experience. And I love my tote bag!!!