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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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arrow_right_alt arrow_downwardJoin a Hobbycraft Colleague one-to-one and ask any questions you have about your sewing machine! Need help setting up your new machine? Want to learn about how to use certain tools and accessories? Getting stuck on a certain technique? Our craft expert will share tips and advice tailored to you.
This is suitable for beginners looking to get started in sewing, providing the opportunity to get all the answers you need. It’s a great way to get a feel for your sewing machine, troubleshoot any problems you’re having with your current project in an easy, direct way or learn about features you’re not as confident with yet.
During the booking process, you’ll have the opportunity to let your Colleague know what you would like to focus on during the session. They’ll be able to prepare for a personalised workshop that answers all of your questions.
You’re sure to walk away a sewing pro, ready to take your designs to a new level!
*Please note that your workshop host will only have access to sewing machines that are currently stocked in Hobbycraft stores.
**Children 12 years and over can book onto this workshop but please note all children under the age of 18 will need parental/guardian supervision for the duration of the workshop.Â
Bring a friend: You can now use the £5 add-on feature at checkout to invite a friend along with you, whether you’re working on a project together or you’d simply prefer having some company during the session. Your friend can enjoy any demonstrations given, and they are free to ask questions, but they will not receive the same practical, direct one-to-one support as is offered to the lead participant.
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At Hobbycraft, we want our workshops to be enjoyable, inclusive, and safe for everyone. Some workshops are suitable for children, and where this is the case, a parent or legal guardian is responsible for supervising their child at all times unless the workshop is clearly stated as suitable for independent attendance. Our colleagues and instructors are there to guide the activity and support a safe environment, and if any concerns about safety or wellbeing arise during a workshop, these should be raised with a member of staff straight away. Read more details
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- Perfect for beginners!
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- Details of the sewing machine, technique or project you would like help with
- Please do not bring your own Sewing Machine, there will be machines provided in store
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- Bring a friend (£5)
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Recent reviews of One-to-one Sewing Workshop
- 5/5 from Sophie Stanier, attended Aug 2026: We had a brilliant sewing session at Hobbycraft Cambridge with Julie on Wednesday. She really gave my daughter confidence in setting up and using the machine and since the lesson has been producing lots of scrunchies and practicing different stitches! It was perfect for what we needed, thank you!
- 5/5 from Carolyn Kirk, attended Jul 2026: Teacher was excellent, friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and gave me several good tips. I enjoyed the hour very much and had all my questions answered. Thanks for a great lesson.
- 5/5 from Kirsty Soulsby, attended Jul 2026: Thank you for an amazing session. I certainly felt I learnt how to get the machine ready and start sewing. There were certainly things I need to improve but having someone show me how to improve and what to look out for helped a lot.
- 5/5 from Marketa Green, attended Apr 2026: We went to the HobbyCraft in Cambridge (Beehive Centre). Alenka was fantastic, helped my daughter and me gain confidence in altering clothes which was the main purpose of the workshop. Alenka also explained different types of thread and needles needed for different materials so we stocked up in the shop after the workshop. 10/10 from us! :)
- 5/5 from Julie Davies, attended Mar 2026: Really enjoyed the class - good fun. Will do more
- 5/5 from Parry Dhillon, attended Sep 2023: The session was a great help. Having one to one gave opportunity to tailor the session to my needs and I could go through what I needed to improve on my basic knowledge and go through different type in stitches and details of use of machine. The teacher was very friendly, kind and helpful.
- 5/5 from Emily Patterson, attended Aug 2023: Ali was amazing! She helped me troubleshoot my machine and answered all my questions. She suggested products that might be helpful and gave me lots of tips. I have been struggling for awhile and finally feel excited and confident about sewing again!
- 5/5 from Lorraine Beaney, attended Jul 2023: Excellent service very helpful.really good lesson learnt the basics. Thank you i feel much more confident to start sewing
- 5/5 from Maja Manojlovic, attended Jul 2023: I had a great time, Ali was amazing. She explained everything in very simple terms to a beginner like me, was very patient, and encouraging. Thank you, I feel much more confident to start sewing now!
- 4/5 from Jan Lesslie, attended Jul 2023: The teacher (Ali) was very good. I learned quite a bit about my machine. The time went so fast.
- 5/5 from Michelle Luna, attended Apr 2023: Really nice lesson, learnt the basics and got recommendations on a machine that I then bought- thank you Ali.
- 5/5 from Ziggy Pollock, attended Apr 2023: My daughter had a sewing lesson to get her started on her new machine. The teacher was great, very patient and helpful. Took my daughter through the process as many times as she needed to be able to understand and remember. Really great service, would highly recommend!
- 5/5 from Emma Hunt, attended Mar 2023: Ali was so lovely. This was a personal project for me as I’ve recently inherited my mother’s sewing machine. I knew nothing and Ali was very supportive and kind to me. I now feel ready to take on my first project - bunting! Thank you Ali x
- 5/5 from Olivia Casanueva, attended Jan 2023: Brilliant teacher thank you very much! My mother is already trying to sew clothes for her grandaughter
- 5/5 from Xi Kan, attended Nov 2021: My instructor Dan was great teacher - he was really patient and accommodating. It was my first time using my new sewing machine and Dan really took the time to help me get comfortable with how it works. I learnt a lot today and would highly recommend it!
- 5/5 from Ms Ahmed, attended Oct 2021: Faiza enjoyed a Great session with Dan. Want to have another session with him - which I have now booked
- 5/5 from Chris Taylor, attended Oct 2021: Very friendly, informative and patient in showing me skills on my machine. Will definitely be back
- 5/5 from Michael Rooney, attended Oct 2021: The teacher was excellent in demonstrating the functions of the sewing machine and provided useful advise and guidance on materials
- 5/5 from Helen Skelton, attended Sep 2021: I really enjoyed the one to one basic sewing machine course, which has filled me with enthusiasm for my machine! My tutor was informative and friendly, making the hour session fun. I had been having difficulties at home and I used my own machine and material, so I didn't ask if a machine or material were available. Difficulties all resolved, so I'm very happy. I've already told my daughter in law about the course and I'm planning to go to some more. Well worth the ten pound :)
- 5/5 from Aurelia Ziwa, attended Aug 2021: My daughter had a one to one sewing lesson with a lovely lady called Claire. Claire was very kind and patient and friendly and my daughter came away having had the best hour with her. My daughter now has lots more confidence using her sewing machine and can’t wait to get started on more sewing projects. Excellent class and please keep offering them! Thank you to Claire for inspiring my daughter with her sewing.
- 5/5 from Sara Scrivener, attended Aug 2021: Excellent value for money especially as resources were provided. Dan was really helpful, pitching the lesson at my own level. Would highly recommend to anyone who is beginning their sewing journey!
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