One-to-one Sewing Workshop

Recent reviews of One-to-one Sewing Workshop

• 5/5 from Anca Weldon, attended Sep 2026: I had my one hour session with Rachel at Hobbycraft in Biggleswade. She's not only very knowledgeable and helpful, but she's got the patience of a saint too. Excellent customer service, thank you, Rachel!
• 5/5 from Sue Weber, attended Aug 2026: Excellent one to one with Sally. It was relaxed informative and great fun. We covered everything I wanted and more than I expected and I learnt a lot in the time. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Caroline Harper, attended Jul 2026: A friendly and enjoyable sewing workshop. I was made to feel very relaxed throughout the session. Everything was explained clearly with patience and support. Thank you
• 5/5 from Ann Williams, attended May 2026: Rachel was amazing, she took me through setting up my machine and answered all my questions, she so patient and kind, I would highly recommend her class
• 5/5 from Helen Jackson, attended Feb 2026: Excellent for total beginner, went through the basics and gave me a lot of confidence for start using my machine at home.
• 4/5 from Maddison Williams, attended Feb 2026: They had my sewing machine but I wasn’t able to use it due to parts missing, which bothered me as the booking asks which machine I have at home so they can set up the one I have. That aside, my teacher was very helpful and friendly, providing a very comprehensive lesson. I feel confident in the very basics, which is what I set out to learn.
• 5/5 from Tracey Self, attended Jan 2026: Fantastic lesson with Rachel in A1 Biggleswade branch for beginners guide to a sewing machine...my daughter and I left feeling confident about how yo start using her machine she got for xmas. Thanks so much.
• 5/5 from Louise Cusack, attended Dec 2025: I had a great lesson learning how to use my recently purchased sewing machine.i was introduced to all the features of the sewing machine. They covered all the basics and also gave me a few top tips which is what I liked. My teacher was friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful showing me all the ways to use the machine. I now feel more confident to start my first project, thank you.
• 5/5 from Jacqui Moore, attended Oct 2025: Teacher Elaina was amazing!! Very patient with my daughter (who was there for a lesson) she went through everything bout the machine and how to use it, what all the buttons are for etc. Then afterwards helped us decide on what accessory and material to buy for a project she wants to do
• 5/5 from Anna Krushkova, attended Sep 2025: I really liked the fact that the teacher met where I was and given me ideas and ideas for next steps! She was super kind and knowledgeable, really setting me up for success!
• 5/5 from Morgan Lound, attended Sep 2025: I just had a lesson with Dan (Hobbycraft, A1 Retail Park) and he was great! I’d highly recommend him to anyone starting out, like me. He was patient, clear and as an added bonus he was great company. I’m now confident to get my machine out having let it sit in its box for 3 years! We covered all the basics, as well as having lots of practice time. Thank you Dan for starting my sewing journey off!
• 4/5 from Claire, attended Sep 2025: I wanted to learn a bit about the basics of using a sewing machine. Elena was friendly, helpful and answered all my questions. I enjoyed trying it out and learnt a lot about the different attachments and their use. The venue was comfortable and bright. The only reason I've not given 5 stars is because the machine we used wasn't working properly.
• 5/5 from Julia Sewell, attended Aug 2025: Fabulous session with Rachel who went through all aspects of pattern reading, adding her own hints and tips. She clearly had a huge amount of experience and knowledge. I feel so much more confident now, and looking forward to putting my new skills to good use. Was so helpful to be able ask questions relevant to my specific needs, and get them answered. Thank you!
• 4/5 from Matthew Claydon, attended Mar 2025: Beginner session as a got a sewing machine for Christmas. Gained confidence and some basic skills Elena was very good teacher, pitched language right for Sophie (who is 9), and very patient and positive with feedback. Venue was fine. It was a bit loud at times because of video playing nearby.
• 5/5 from Siobhan (For My Daughter Bridget), attended Dec 2024: My daughter learned so much today, as did I whilst watching. It's really helped build her confidence in using her new machine
• 5/5 from Mel Marshall, attended Dec 2024: Dan was lovely - easy going, explained things well, made sure we understood. The store was welcoming generally- the equipment was ready and clean when we got there. Thanks Dan
• 5/5 from Heather Burfitt, attended Dec 2024: Dan taught me the basics to sewing with a machine. Including loading a bobbin and the dials of the machine. He took on board that I was a total beginner and showed me how using a machine would speed up my manual quilt making and sewing. I found the shop, parked outside and the workshop started on time. He listened to my objectives and answered them. I found the shop had a great layout. It was tidy and well labelled. Dan was a great teacher and enthusiastic. Hobbycraft run good workshops showing different machines. Thank you
• 5/5 from Lulu Monti, attended Nov 2024: My teacher, Sally, was really friendly and helpful. She showed me how to set up a sewing machine and was completely non-judgemental with my lack of knowledge. She was happy to repeat steps when I needed it and showed me different types of loading for bobbins. I now feel really confident to start a project at home
• 5/5 from Julie Hines, attended Nov 2024: So helpful and adaptable.Dan was professional and friendly. He was happy to answer all my questions.
• 5/5 from Rachel, attended Oct 2024: Dan was a fantastic teacher. He let me take my time, explained everything clearly and answered my 100 questions. I am so grateful that Dan was my teacher today he was personable, helpful and kind throughout. I left the lesson feeling informed, able to use my sewing machine and ready to take on more crafts. Hobbycraft Biggleswade was very clean, tidy and well stocked.
• 5/5 from Steve Black, attended Jun 2024: Very friendly, full of knowledge and helpful. Would definitely recommend doing this course. Two more words needed
• 5/5 from Susan Lang, attended May 2024: Great workshop. Very helpful. Showed me which machine would suit my needs and helped me find additional items to purchase with it for my projects. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Georgena, attended Mar 2024: All my questions were answered and I purchased a new sewing machine because of the help.
• 5/5 from Anne Storey, attended Mar 2024: Great class, very useful having recently bought one of your sewing machines. Dan very helpful. It's now up to me to pit it into action. My previous machine was a 21st birthday present 57 years ago It's 'given up the ghost' so I now feel ready to get going again. A big 'thankyou' to Dan
• 5/5 from Eleanor Grainger, attended Mar 2024: New sewing machine. Dan was excellent and showed me what I want to know thank you very much.
• 5/5 from Nicky Jackson, attended Jan 2024: Excellent lesson with Dan, very informative on upgrading to a new sewing machine. Great value for money.
• 5/5 from Jacqueline Hawkes, attended Jan 2024: The teacher was really kind and patient! She taught me the basics of my chosen machine and was incredibly helpful Thank you so much!
• 5/5 from Alison Spary, attended Jan 2024: Very attentive and showed me what I wanted to know. Very easy to talk to
• 5/5 from Julie Ager, attended Jan 2024: I was a bit nervous about going to the workshop to learn how to use my new sewing, however Niall made me feel comfortable and was very patient and friendly. I learnt everything I need to know so I can now start my project
• 5/5 from Paula Phillips, attended Jan 2024: I had had problems booking the sewing course one to one, went into Biggleswade and spoke to Niall who checked when he was free and I booked there and then he then very kindly accepted my dates and we went in Fir our course. Again he was brilliant patient and spent a lot of time showing my daughter how to use her machine. I can’t recommend him enough. Thank you
• 5/5 from Ruth Peck, attended Nov 2023: Dan is an excellent teacher, he helped me to understand the workings of the machine, such as threading the needle, the length of the stitch & the different stitches to use on different materials. He was very professional. Material was provided for me to practise all the different stitches that the machine can do, such as button hole stitch, straight stitch & zig zag stitch & he was very professional in answering clearly all my questions patiently, helping me to understand everything
• 5/5 from Caroline Rees, attended Oct 2023: The teacher was very patient with me and know what he was talking about and I left feeling more confident about using my seawing machine
• 5/5 from Livvy Leaf-Grimshaw, attended Jun 2023: Really clear instructions and very calm teacher I enjoyed it so much thank you for the workshop.
• 5/5 from Francesca Ziccardi, attended Jun 2023: Very helpful, wanted to get to know the basics and gave great advice and I learned what I wanted!
• 4/5 from Angela Jones, attended May 2023: Staff member was lovely, asking what I wanted from the session ensuring that I received all of the support I was looking for. I was able to use the shops sewing machine of the machine I had which was great.
• 5/5 from Samantha Boyd, attended Mar 2023: Great, I needed the basics to get back onto my sewing machine and left feeling like I had the tools I needed and some inspiration to get started on new projects.
• 5/5 from Carol Hopkins, attended Mar 2023: I was very happy with my one to one class and I can’t remember the young chaps name but he was very good. I am thinking of purchasing one of your Machines. Thank you once again
• 5/5 from Lucinda Cowell, attended Mar 2023: Sallie was just so knowledgeable, engaging and helpful. She also has excellent teaching skills, absolutely loved my hour with her learning how to use my chosen sewing machine. Thanks Sallie!
• 5/5 from Samantha Mead, attended Feb 2023: It was Rachel's first day. She was excellent and Dan was showing her how to do bits as well. I am so pleased with what I've achieved as its only been a few weeks since I bought a machine.
• 5/5 from Samantha Mead, attended Jan 2023: It was a brilliant session. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Excellent tutor and was well explained.
• 5/5 from Elena White, attended Jan 2023: Sallie was absolutely unequivocally brilliant! She really knows her stuff and was more than happy to answer any and all questions. I was rather nervous about going along given that I have zero knowledge of using a sewing machine prior to getting one for my birthday. I came away with projects to get started on and lots of tips that only someone who is fabulously skilled could impart. I will be booking another session and may make this a regular thing. It was a 40 mi journey for me but having read positive reviews I was happy to make the journey and believe me Sallie did not disappoint! I'd give more stars if I could!
• 5/5 from Anne-Marie Moore, attended Dec 2022: Sally was wonderful! Went above and beyond to make sure her advice was relevant to my machine. Took away any fears I had about getting mine out the box! Can’t wait to come back again to learn more advanced techniques
• 5/5 from Caroline McLuckie, attended Dec 2022: I had a lovely session with Sally who was very helpful and knowledgeable. I wanted to learn how to make dribble bibs for my adult son with special and I came away with a better understanding of how to accomplish it so found the session very useful. would def recommend to others wanting help with sewing projects.
• 5/5 from Sara Morgan, attended Nov 2022: Niall was so friendly and helpful, it was a fun learning session and I worked out how to use and set up my new sewing machine, it gave me confidence to go home and practice, everything was explained well and I would highly recommend these sewing classes!
• 5/5 from Janice Maxwell, attended Sep 2022: Salli my teacher was very helpful and friendly. She put me at ease with the new model sewing machine which I have purchased. I’m now quite confident that I will be flying on it with lots of new projects.
• 5/5 from Elaine Bayliss, attended Jul 2022: Excellent value for money. My workshop was to help me with my sewing project which was very informative and helpful. My teacher was extremely friendly and I learned a great deal in the hour I spent with her. I would definitely go again.
• 5/5 from Carole Williams, attended Jul 2022: Sallie was friendly and put me at ease. I found out how to use things o my own machine I didn’t know I had. I’m looking forward to using her advice on how to machine materials with elastins in them. The hour was Well worth the money. It was fun.