One-to-one Sewing Workshop

Recent reviews of One-to-one Sewing Workshop

• 5/5 from Cassidy Campbell, attended Jun 2026: My teacher Frankie was absolutely fantastic and super helpful! The atmosphere was so friendly and positive, great for a no stress lesson and I got wonderful advice on which machine would be best for me.
• 5/5 from Estelle, attended Jun 2026: Frankie was very personable and really helped explain and build my confidence. I learned how to install a zipper which was my request. I learned how to sew a curve and to see a corner. Francie also answered my questions and offered advice on choosing a machine.
• 5/5 from Kay Jones, attended Feb 2026: Had a really great 1-1 session with Frankie at Hobbycraft! It was completely tailored around my needs and was interesting and so helpful! I left feeling confident and enthusiastic, Thankyou so much for your patience and guidance
• 5/5 from Jane Ranasinghe, attended Mar 2025: Had a wonderful session with Chloe who helped show me how the sewing machine worked and how to use all its functionality. I decided to buy a machine there and then as I felt confident to start using it. I had a friend with me as a plus one who is an experienced sewer and Chloe showed her some really useful advanced tips. We both really enjoyed it.
• 5/5 from Angela Wickenden, attended Feb 2025: Chloe was very welcoming which calmed my nervousness from the off, she teaches with great knowledge and confidence, being a total novice myself to a sewing machine Chloe took me through every part of the the machine explaining in layman's terms and not baffling me in term which i have no knowledge off, we wound a bobbin thread the machine and she gave me lots of advice and techniques and allowed me to ask many questions in which she was fully capable of answering. We went through some basic stitches reminding me of the do's and don't's teaching me the reverse stitch while explaining how to control the foot pedal, I took up my first hem in which I learnt how to use the guides and with great encouragement managed to do very well for a newbie. I came away feeling very confident and proud of the new skills in which I had learnt, I look forward to moving forward with my sewing whilst reassured in the knowledge that if I have any problems with anything including the machine and repairs I can rely on hobbie craft and your great team for all my needs. Many thanks to Chloe again it was lovely meeting you and an absolute pleasure. Yours thankfully Angela Wickenden.
• 5/5 from Iris Waterton, attended Dec 2024: My sewing machine class was very good and my Tutor was excellent. I am feeling much more confident for using my machine and am looking forward to using it. Many thanks
• 5/5 from Emma Butler, attended Nov 2024: Excellent lesson, I can’t remember the lady’s name but she was fab. She explained everything clearly, gave me great hints and tips, and I learned loads.
• 5/5 from Hazel Long, attended Oct 2024: Had a really good introduction to using a sewing machine with staff member Chloe. I found the branch of Hobbycraft easily and there was plenty of free parking. During the lesson I learnt how to set up the machine and load the thread. I was shown the various stitches and how to change the machine to the stitch I needed. We finished off sewing the hem on a pair of my trousers. The lesson was very relaxed and Chloe was a great teacher. I will definitely book another session in the New Year.
• 5/5 from Linda Bristow, attended Oct 2024: I was very pleased with help I was given in regards to operate and use my sewing machine. Very good service.
• 5/5 from Vi Nung, attended Oct 2024: I wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine and hem trousers. I had Chloe teach me and she was excellent. I learnt how to use the machine and hem. I ended up purchasing a sewing machine. Thank you Chloe!
• 5/5 from Christine Pocock, attended Oct 2024: Teacher was knowledgable and friendly. Put me at ease. I now have basic knowledge to begin sewing and more confidence. The 1 to 1 teaching was good value.
• 5/5 from Mojdeh Shirazi, attended Sep 2024: Both teachers Gill and Chloe were great in guiding me in using my simple sewing machine. They were attentive and thorough. The venue in Orpington branch was perfect. I felt comfortable and relaxed and was able to ask questions about basic sewing. It was certainly value for money. Big Thank you.
• 5/5 from Christine Martin, attended Jul 2024: Chloe was a very patient teacher. She went through all the important things from threading a machine to blind hemming. Inserting a zip and upholstery piping. Really feel I've learned a lot. Thank you so much.
• 5/5 from Donna D Bakewell, attended Jul 2024: I was there to learn how to use my machine and to learn to do a hem, the lady teaching me was wonderfu, great at explaining things in detail and it really made sense with the way she explained it all. The workshop was at the back of the store in reach of all the items needed. I learnt I was using the wrong cotton and that was why I was having trouble with my machine and she taught me how to do a hem on a gown and a whole lot more. The workshop was definitely worth the money, it really helped me with what I was stuck with and was very informative I will be booking another if I get stuck with making something else and I know they will beable to help me confidently.
• 5/5 from Emma Watts, attended Jul 2024: The lady was very helpful and fill a lot more confident using my sewing machine.
• 5/5 from Isi Marcoul, attended May 2024: Great lady, Chloe is professional and fun. We covered many things even if I brought a sewing machine not sold in the store
• 5/5 from Stephen Groves, attended May 2024: Chloe was great. We’ve learnt loads in just an hour. All materials provided and helped with some troubleshooting too. We will be back for the more advanced lessons after some practice!
• 4/5 from Claire, attended May 2024: Needed help in with working out how to fit a collar addition with overlaying. Very helpful staff!
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Oct 2023: My nine year old had a one to one session today and had an amazing time (her words). The teacher was calm, patient and gave my daughter plenty of opportunities to use the machine. Would use again!
• 4/5 from Nithiya Latha Kumar, attended Sep 2023: It was a nice workshop with Morgan. She is very patient. Great lesson with detailed explanation.
• 5/5 from Annie Halliday, attended Aug 2023: Really enjoyed my sewing machine basics lesson today at Nugent centre Hobbycraft. My tutor showed me all I needed to know about the Hobbycraft 19s sewing machine that I’ve just purchased. She also helped me pick out a dress pattern as I want to make a dress for my Granddaughter. I will definitely return in the future for another tutorial maybe to get advice with the making of the dress Thank you, I don’t know your name but you were a great help.
• 5/5 from Mary Quintavalle, attended Jul 2023: Very good and well explained. I now feel more confident in using my sewing machine.
• 5/5 from Rachel Field, attended Jul 2023: I received a friendly welcome into a spacious and well equipped workspace. Got on quickly with task, extra materials were supplied as needed. Had time for an additional taskI hadn't realised I'd paid for a whole hour great value.
• 5/5 from Philomena French, attended Jun 2023: I really enjoyed the class the teacher answered all my questions showed me how to do it Let me used the machine to do it Explained very well I found the class very useful I would like to thank you for the experience
• 5/5 from Kelly Johnson, attended May 2023: Amazing, knowledgeable assistant. Very friendly plenty of chances to practice the skills show. Highly recommended
• 5/5 from Candace Simpson, attended May 2023: Lovely Linda was my teacher, what a pleasure to have a human being that was kind, patient, nothing was to much trouble. Helped me with a dress project I had. Helped me with my machine issues I had.venue was good as they had a lift as my mobility isn't great. Money well spent couldn't wait to get home to put I to practice what I learnt. I'm a very satisfied customer.
• 5/5 from Anita Sales, attended Apr 2023: Teacher was great, friendly and knowledgeable. Very good value for money! Would definitely recommend class
• 5/5 from Jackie Hoch, attended Apr 2023: I learnt how to read a pattern correctly which is something I set out to do. The teacher was very nice. The shop was very easy to get to albeit it was a bit far.
• 5/5 from Julie Pursey, attended Mar 2023: Teacher was really great, I just needed to know how to setup and use my new Hobbycraft 19s machine.
• 5/5 from Susan Lewis, attended Feb 2023: I found todays sewing class very helpful. Couldn’t wait to get home and put into practice what I had learnt. Members of staff very helpful.
• 5/5 from Zeinab Khalil, attended Feb 2023: Excellent. Very helpful Linda, Thanks a lot. Will definitely go back to know more about sewing. Wishing her all the best. A+++
• 5/5 from Nicolette Smith, attended Jan 2023: Brilliant. Tailored exactly to my needs. 100% what I wanted. I would highly recommend this
• 5/5 from Mandy Taylor, attended Jan 2023: Really enjoyed my lesson today with Linda, learnt all about stitching sizes and different styles of stitching. I’m not great with using patterns so Linda showed me exactly how to cut out and join material using one. Also how to read a pattern properly.
• 5/5 from Alex Freeman, attended Dec 2022: I cannot overstate how much I appreciated the help today. I’m useless with names, but the staff member went over and above the level of help I expected. I left with everything ready to put my project together and got it finished this afternoon. Many thanks.
• 5/5 from Catherine Miele, attended Dec 2022: Fantastic friendly teacher Linda. Really helped me to understand how the sewing machine worked. Easy to understand. Very impressed with her overall knowledge.
• 5/5 from Patricia Crew, attended Oct 2022: The teacher, Linda, was knowledgeable and a very easy person to discuss the training with - she made it all seem doable. She made the nuts and bolts of the machine seem interesting and had good tips on what stitches to use on what type of material. She also asked what projects I had in mind and was very helpful regarding creating patterns from scratch, but also showed me the patterns in store (sadly none of which were large enough but that is just stock issues rather than an issue with the workshop). I will be booking another workshop.
• 5/5 from Tracey Brown, attended Sep 2022: Had the most amazing one to one sewing lesson today at Orpington Branch with the lovely Linda, always so very helpful and happy to explain in such great detail. I learnt so much about my own new sewing machine, the thread i use, stitch patterns and most of all, my new pattern, Linda explained how to cut it out which we did and i purchased more fabric to now make my trousers, im so excited and Linda has given me so much more confidence … I will be back for lessons. Thanks Linda so much Kindest Regards. Tracey
• 5/5 from Georgia Docker, attended Aug 2022: Thank you so much to Linda who helped me re stuff my childhood teddy bear
• 5/5 from Elisa Spigariol, attended Jun 2022: Linda was amazing, she was patient and taught me exactly what I needed for my project, genuinely only positive feedback.
• 5/5 from Victoria Minton, attended Apr 2022: Linda from Hobbycraft was brilliant. Solved our problems and was very patient. Knew what she was doing
• 5/5 from Alison Burridge, attended Apr 2022: I went to the sewing workshop today, had a lovely lady teacher. Who was very patient and aimed at helping me with a lot of different techniques. The venue workspace at hobbycraft was ideal for this 1 to 1 class it was also great value for money to. I learnt quite a lot of new things today so pleased at the outcome.
• 5/5 from Cassandra Nairn, attended Mar 2022: Linda was great, very relaxed and knowledgeable and made me feel at ease about my project. I needed help making a piped cushion cover but wasn’t feeling confident about cutting out the material etc. Linda quickly showed me what to do and gave me lots of really good advice advice on the skills of cushion cover making so I feel completely confident to carry on. Thank you so much Linda
• 5/5 from Alison O'Neill, attended Mar 2022: Linda was an excellent teacher. Very friendly and knowledgeable and answered everything I needed to know.
• 5/5 from Julia Fitzwalter, attended Mar 2022: With only basic sewing knowledge I needed assistance with bias binding. This lesson was great and very practical. I would be very happy to recommend it to anyone who needs help.
• 5/5 from Faye Mason, attended Mar 2022: Really enjoyed my lesson. The teacher was extremely helpful and covered off everything I’d asked about. Would definitely recommend!
• 5/5 from John Voce, attended Jan 2022: I really enjoyed it and Chloe was excellent and patient with her instruction. Well worth doing.
• 5/5 from Padmini Dilip, attended Oct 2021: Chloe was very patient and lovely, she thought me in detail and was friendly. They provided the material which is easy and simple to encourage and motivate you. Definitely value for money and good for beginners like me. Suggestion is to come up with a workshop on how to cut designs and stitch.
• 5/5 from Brenda Freestone, attended Sep 2021: Hi I had a lovely time getting to work the sewing machine - lots of tips and lots of lines and curves Your assistant was lovely and helped loads - can’t wait to get going on my sewing machine Thanks again X
• 5/5 from Thandi Clarke, attended Sep 2021: Excellent workshop. Received a walk through with guidance on how to do it myself with all of my questions answered. The instructor was lovely to work with.
• 5/5 from Sarah Spence, attended Aug 2021: The venue was easy to get to. The teacher Chloe was outstanding, and taught at a pace that made me feel at ease. Also gave me the confidence i need to carry on with my future projects. Already looking forward to booking my next class. Would love this feedback to be taken back to Chloe. Would highly recommend to others.