One-to-one Sewing Workshop

Recent reviews of One-to-one Sewing Workshop

• 5/5 from Claire J Bond, attended Jul 2026: A fantastic first sewing lesson that really built my confidence. This was my first time properly trying sewing. I do have a machine at home, but I’ve never been sure how to use it. My instructor was absolutely fantastic — patient, clear, and brilliant at breaking down each step. She demonstrated what to do, then made sure I could do it myself, taking the time to check I fully understood each part. We also walked through the project I want to start, which was incredibly helpful. I now know the best way to approach it and what techniques I’ll need. The session ran slightly over the allotted time, but I never felt rushed. She even pointed out a few items in the store that will help with my project. Overall, I’m really happy. The session has given me the confidence to continue sewing at home, and I will absolutely book again — it was such a good experience.
• 5/5 from Faye Manners, attended Jun 2026: Amy was fantastic and I felt so nervous trying something new and she made me feel so relaxed and gave me confidence. The class was really enjoyable and relaxed too. Thank you Amy :)
• 5/5 from Sally Gordon, attended Mar 2026: My tutor was very knowledgeable, friendly and puts you at ease for a beginner like me, plus gave me tips on purchasing the best machine to start me off. Couldn't have asked for a nicer tutor. Many thanks
• 5/5 from Jennifer Michelle Richardson, attended Feb 2026: This was so much fun! Amy was super nice and a great teacher. After 30 years, she refreshed my sewing machine basics and I'm so glad I came round. I might even book another one. Thank you!
• 5/5 from Sharan Gill, attended Feb 2026: Really enjoyed the one to one lesson enabling me to set up my new hobbycraft machine. Looking forward to trying out the different stitches etc at home and practicing to enable me to start some projects. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Sobha, attended Oct 2025: I went with my daughter to improve my sewing skills and to know more about all the stitches and some basics of machine. My teacher was Amy, she was an excellent teacher and explained to us all my doubts and showed the other machines in the shop, to plan an upfgade. She was very pleasant and made us at ease and I would definitely recommend her.
• 5/5 from Michelle Panagamuwa, attended Sep 2025: Amy was fab, very patient and gave me lots of useful tips!
• 5/5 from Ffion Miller-Dalby, attended Jul 2025: Granddaughter really enjoyed this class (aged 12). Taught how to make a pattern, adjust machine tension, sew hems and apply seam allowance. Very informative and pitched at the right level. Her mum went with her and learnt lits yoo. Well worth it.
• 5/5 from Alison Aldridge, attended May 2025: Amy was brilliant I really enjoyed the session
• 5/5 from Joyita Biswas, attended May 2025: Really benefitted from my workshop! Amy went at a nice pace for me and I left feeling more confident about using my sewing machine
• 5/5 from Alex, attended Mar 2025: The session was fantastic. The teacher was really enthusiastic, patient and talked through everything really clearly and passionately which gave me the same energy and enthusiasm. She was really knowledgeable too which has really helped me form some opinions on sewing machines suited to me and what I want to do. I would highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Debra Silvester, attended Feb 2025: Sewing class for two total novices. Learnt how to set up the sewing machine and do some basic stitches. The teacher was amazing, very informative, went through everything with simple steps, allowed sufficient time to practice and provided advice throughout. We would thoroughly recommend the class. The venue was comfortable and the materials provided were appropriate for our level. Very pleasant class, we are already planning a second. The teacher also advised on a couple of tools to help with threading needles and marking lines, both answers to points we raised.
• 5/5 from Trish Hayes, attended Nov 2024: I was very pleased with my workshop today. I needed help with the bobbin on my machine. I could not get the tension right. Having a one to one was excellent. I was shown exactly why it was not feeding through correctly. I was shown on the Hobbycraft machines but my machine was similar and she got mine up on the Internet and showed me exactly the difference and explained my machine to me. Very good value for the money and will book another workshop again. It was a very relaxed workshop and lots of helpful tips.
• 5/5 from Jemma Mills, attended Oct 2024: Amazing very happy well explained would love to do this again My daughter 11years old loved this experience
• 5/5 from Janett Jose, attended Aug 2024: Inreally enjoyed the session for sewing cleared all my doubts during the session.the provider was really good i forget the name but i guess Amiee something was the name of the provider I had hands on training It was worth the money
• 5/5 from Sharon Jordan, attended Jul 2024: I had a super experience in the sewing machine class, Amy was amazing at teaching me how to use and set up the machine and do some tasks, so I felt able to do these at home. Amy assisted me with information about the best machine to purchase for the things that I wanted to achieve, and I bought the machine that Amy suggested. Amy was lovely, friendly and very helpful. So a big thank you to Amy.
• 5/5 from Allison Fenton, attended Jun 2024: Great value for money. Friendly teacher who quickly worked out our ‘level’ and gave an advice and hints and tips throughout. I hope I do t forget what she told us! A really excellent introduction to using a sewing machine. Thank you!
• 5/5 from Julie Grosvenor, attended Jun 2024: I went to hobbycraft selly oak for a beginners one to one sewing lesson. My teacher, Amy, put me at ease immediately. Very professional and very knowledgeable. We practiced functions on the machine that i wasnt sure about but now i am confident to go ahead and have a go. Great value for money. Great advice for going forward in my sewing journey. Love it. Had a really good time.
• 5/5 from Lauren, attended Jun 2024: Booked this workshop for some help with sewing accuracy and zips. Amy was super friendly and helpful! Learned new things and had fun! Thanks :)
• 5/5 from Beckie McKeever, attended May 2024: I recently took a sewing class with Amy, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. She was warm and welcoming from the start and showed genuine interest in my cosplay project: feathered gloves for a Tifa Lockhart costume. Amy's disarming personality made the hour fly by. She never made me feel like anything was unachievable or silly, even when I made mistakes, asked a lot of questions, or admitted to knowing very little about sewing. It was a real privilege to get to know and work alongside Amy. I can't wait to finish this project with her guidance. Today I left with a basic prototype.
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended May 2024: Amy was amazing, really knowledgeable, personable and encouraging. Really safe and friendly environment, fantastic value for money. Thanks so much!
• 5/5 from Kate, attended Mar 2024: My mom and I were looking to buy a sewing machine, as well as learn how to do embroider some items of clothing. Ella was fantastic at teaching us how to use the machine, and gave us some great embroidery tips too. She was patient, knowledgeable, and really helpful in guiding us through the sewing machine setup. We are really looking forward to booking our next workshop and visiting the Selly Oak store again soon.
• 5/5 from Sienna Jenkinson, attended Mar 2024: Amy was brilliant. I haven't sewed for over 40 years and she taught me how to thread the sewing machine and bobbin. Had lots of great outlines on material to practice and take home too. Yes it was good value for money and loved it. I thoroughly enjoyed the one to one session and highly recommend this. Will have another session for sure in the future. Loved it and thank you Amy.