The venue was easy to find and a nice little space - it showed me any space is possible to draft a pattern - no need to put in an expensive extension at home or takeover the official “man cave”.

From the moment I walked in, Claire was friendly and welcoming. She was able to simplify such a complex subject and I left with a bespoke pattern template just for me from which I should now be able to design my own dresses, skirts, jeans, tops and trousers. The possibilities are endless.

I loved Claire’s energy and she never made me feel stupid nor that any question was too dumb to ask.

We chatted all the way through and I learnt how to use some very important tools - still have to work on drawing curves but practice makes perfect so I’ll get there….soon!

Thanks Claire. You’re great!

I have had THE BEST day. I actually made a dress in a day! Thought it was going to be an impossible task given the fact that I haven’t seen anything in decades.

Craig was fabulously patient and didn’t rush anyone. He is super at explaining every step and made the workshop fun and lively.

The class was a good mix of ladies and, luckily, we were all at the same level - absolute beginners. There were loud gasps of “oohs” and “ahhs” as we all unveiled our final shift dresses. Such a sisterhood under one roof. Everyone felt relaxed and I think I speak for all when I say we seemed to enjoy our day.

I now feel confident enough to go forth and sew up a storm. The next step will probably be taking over the spare room as my new walk-in closet! A girl’s gotta house all those outfits, right?

Craig was friendly and welcoming. The class started bang on time and was really enlightening. No question was too basic/complex to ask. He was very knowledgeable and provided attendees with hints, tips and where to find fabrics or print out pdfs.

Looking forward to my next class. Glad I did it in the order I did. Will help greatly with the next obvious steps.

Thanks Craig