One-to-one Sewing Workshop

Recent reviews of One-to-one Sewing Workshop

• 5/5 from Threasa Smith, attended Jul 2026: I had a 1-2-1 sewing class with Shannon. She explained how to set up my sewing machine. Load needle thread, load a bobbin and to sew a button hole. It was at my pace, I could take notes and nothing was too much trouble to go over a second time. Shannon explains things very clearly.
• 5/5 from Lucy Cotton, attended Jun 2026: Shannon was great at explaining the machines functions, giving practical advice on how to use it and encouragement I needed it. No sales pressure just helpful info.
• 5/5 from Miss Clare L Matthews, attended Feb 2026: A really excellent introduction to sewing machines. The lady ensured that the advice was directly related to my machine at home and clearly demonstrated each step in how to set up the machine. I left feeling much more confident. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Kim Gardner, attended Jan 2026: I had such a good sewing lesson today. A really independent depth lesson on reading clothing patterns. Information was super clear and I feel confident now :) I would deffo book again :)
• 5/5 from Khadija Masare, attended Jan 2026: Sharon or Shanan was amazing, she was going at the best pace, I really enjoyed the session. The explanation was very clear, we had a good laugh. Thank you very much!!! sorry I'm not very good with names :)
• 4/5 from Katherine Jones, attended Jan 2026: My teacher was lovely & helpful. I wanted to learn to use & fully understand the new sewing machine I had bought. The only disappointing thing was that the store didn't have the same model to use. However, my teacher took me over to one on display & explained any differences. My teacher was very encouraging & boosted my confidence.
• 4/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Oct 2025: I did a sewing workshop for beginners. Shannon was very good and covered all the areas I had wanted to know about. My only negative was that although I turned up on time nothing was ready for the lesson and I had to help Shannon move the desk to get to a socket. She did apologise and advised there had been an incident at the store. Given this I would certainly try another workshop.
• 5/5 from Harriet Kwok, attended Sep 2025: It was my daughter 's first go on a sewing machine. Eryn has been very patient to teach her step by step and is very chill and helpful throughout the lesson. My daughter had a great time
• 5/5 from Claire Lynch, attended Jul 2025: Shannon was super helpful. Talked me through the machine and tailored the session to what I was going to be doing with it. It’s given me the confidence to finally get the machine out after having it for several months
• 5/5 from Imogen Brotherton, attended Apr 2025: To learn how to use my sewing machine for my birthday. I was shown how to thread & use my machine. My teacher was really lovely & helpful, & she explained everything to me.her name is Abi. Learning to set up & sew
• 5/5 from Laura Parkes, attended Feb 2025: We had a great workshop with a wonderful teacher. She asked what we wanted to learn so she could tailor the session. My daughter learnt the basics of how to use her sewing machine and the pace was perfect to build her confidence. It was really interactive and engaging.
• 5/5 from Michelle Marshall, attended Feb 2025: My teacher Abby was incredibly knowledgable and friendly! As someone with no prior sewing machine knowledge, I walked in with many concerns and questions. I brought in a piece that I was having trouble with and Abby talked through not only the basics for sewing, but also explained the likely issue with my piece, how to fix it, and how to troubleshoot other problems as well. It had been months since I worked on my sewing but Abby has given me the tools and confidence to try again. Can’t recommend enough
• 5/5 from Saira Liaqat, attended Nov 2024: I like the way of teaching and it was worth it. I would do it again and also recommend it.
• 5/5 from Jill, attended Oct 2024: I have had a previous one to one session for the basics to use a sewing machine approx a year ago with Hobbycraft, but I had forgotten all the skills learnt - so I booked another session. My teacher was very friendly, enthusiastic, patient and helpful. I learnt all the basics - to thread the machine, thread the bobbin, insert a needle, use the variety of stitches, insert a zip, utilise the device for button holes; as well as great tips on my future sewing projects. I thoroughly enjoyed the session, and left motivated and confident to get started. I have already recommended Hobycraft to my friends. THANK YOU
• 5/5 from Sophia Chakar, attended Oct 2024: We had our first session with Shannon learning from scratch how to use sewing machine. Shannon was very patient with us, she had everything we needed & helped us with plenty practice. We don't feel it.as daunting as before and can now have a go at it myself. We enjoyed the session and will go back for more if we are stuck. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Jenny Middleton, attended Jul 2024: Thank you to Shannon for a brilliant Workshop. I haven't used a Sewing machine for many years so learning of the basics was essential for me. On the machine of my choice, Shannon showed me how to thread the machine and bobbin, how to select different stitches - sewing forwards, backwards and zig-zag stitch. I now feel confident to sew bags, hemming and eventually have a go a making clothes. The class was definitely good value for the money - thoroughly enjoyed it - Definitely recommended!
• 5/5 from Claire James, attended Jul 2024: Really great session. Calm and clear instructions, very patient. My son loved it. Great value for money
• 4/5 from Helen Williams, attended Jul 2024: My teacher was nice and knowledgeable. The lesson was useful we went through the skills multiple times to help me remember them. My teacher helped boost my confidence with sewing and gave me good tips to help me start my next project. Would definitely recommend to any starters to sewing.
• 5/5 from Irene Flynn, attended Feb 2024: Very knowledgeable informative and friendly, Erin put me at my ease and was happy to repeat anything I was Unsure of. Highly recommended
• 5/5 from Janet Haddon, attended Jan 2024: Had a fab getting to know your sewing machine session with Amy at the Shirley store. Amy went above and beyond to help me understand how everything worked. I will definitely book another session when I need additional assistance. Janet
• 4/5 from Suzan Ahmed, attended Nov 2023: Erin was great answered all our questions and was very patient. The session has definitely given my daughter the confidence to start sewing with her new machine. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Jill Bailey, attended Aug 2023: I loved every minute of my one to one sewing session with Amy. She was excellent and was She was so patient in showing me the basics, so that I can finally get going using my own sewing machine. THANK YOU AMY AND HOBY CRAFT x
• 5/5 from Emma Court, attended Jul 2023: Erin was fabulous, very helpful indeed. Can not recommend strongly enough! Thank you Erin see you soon!
• 5/5 from Androniki Nouskali, attended Jul 2023: The teacher was great, very helpful and very polite. I have learnt everything I needed. Thank you
• 5/5 from Sneha Lupini, attended Jul 2023: Erin was really knowledgeable and helped me plan my next project even though I sprung it on her!
• 5/5 from Jayne Sproson, attended Jun 2023: Enjoyed every minute of my sewing machine session. Lovely lady, very patient. Learnt how to set up a machine & did a few different sewing stitches. Well worth it.
• 4/5 from Marie Weston, attended Jun 2023: Had one to one session with Erin at the Solihull store. She checked at the outset what I wanted to gain from the workshop. I asked for a beginners guide on threading and using a sewing machine. Everything was explained clearly and well with ample time to practise. The only criticism being a noisy staff training session on the adjacent table. It was a bit of a distraction.
• 5/5 from Amina Qasim, attended Mar 2023: Great one to one session to help me learn my way around a sewing machine. Wonderful and patient teacher who answered my never-ending Qs! Would recommend for people who want to know the basics!
• 5/5 from Wendy Taylor, attended Dec 2022: my tutor was brilliant very patient, she taught me everything you could possibly need to start and even a first project to do which was informative and very helpful. Good range of practice materials I now feel more confident with starting my next project. Would highly recommend lessons to anyone needing a little guidance all in all a very good experience. Well done hobby craft Sears retail park Solihull
• 5/5 from Clare Himsworth, attended Oct 2022: Erin the teacher was informative, collaborative and listened to me ideas, questions and needs. I believe the hr was well worth the cost and I would recommend the session. Personally I would love to learn some specific techniques like quilting, so I would love to hear if that sort of session is offered.
• 5/5 from Krishna Hallan, attended Oct 2022: A lovely teacher who helped me get to grips with my sewing machine again. Relaxed and informal, listened to what I needed and allowed me to get hands on. Thank you! x
• 5/5 from Mary McCool, attended Jun 2022: Great session with Erin at hobby craft Solihull today, very helpful and friendly. Thank you Erin
• 5/5 from Maureen Toney, attended Apr 2022: Very informative and to the point! The young lady was very helpful and answered questions
• 5/5 from Olga Moore, attended Apr 2022: Having recently invested in a new sewing machine I booked this workshop in order to know how to set it up correctly. Erin was very patient and was able to answer any questions that I had. I have come away confident that I will be making good use of my machine and have spent a happy afternoon practicing
• 5/5 from Samantha Paul, attended Feb 2022: Sarah was very approachable and friendly, felt like I'd known her for years. She explained everything thoroughly without making me feel like a novice. Using equipment and materials instilled confidence, couldn't wait to get back home and give it a try. Loved the reassurance that if I still struggle after today that the team at Hobbycraft will be happy to help out. Fantastic lesson just wish I'd done this much sooner
• 5/5 from Carol Brockett, attended Nov 2021: It was an excellent session. The teaching was brilliantly explained. There was plenty help and advice.
• 4/5 from Anne Fairbrother, attended Oct 2021: Sara took the class today she was very patient and gave me lots of tips.I am definitely more confident with my machine after practice pieces completed and a couple of snags along the way. I can now use the needle threader, load the bobbin and deal with threads being caught. Sara also helped me with some interface I would like to use for a project later down the line. Thank you Sara and Charlotte.
• 4/5 from Anne Fairbrother, attended Oct 2021: The Teacher showed and allowed me to practice the basics eg winding the bobbin, changing a needle. Good, clear explanations were given re extras which come with machine. Also tips were given as to when to oil, tension, stitch length.opportunity given for questions. Erin was very pleasant, approachable and knowledgeable. Thank you Erin. I thoroughly enjoyed the lesson and will be booking more 1 to 1 sessions. The only bug bear is the interruptions from the public.this should not be happening as it is very disturbing.
• 5/5 from Susan Goode, attended Sep 2021: I really enjoyed my session. Sarah, who took my workshop, was really friendly. Although she had not had any experience of my particular machine, she was very helpful and has given me the confidence to go away and experiment with my sewing machine. She also showed me how to create a button hole. Thanks Sarah.
• 5/5 from Kiran Kaur, attended Sep 2021: Wonderful, helped me so much understand my machine and made me feel so confident. Absolutely delight to talk to.
• 5/5 from Marina Redford, attended Aug 2021: Sarah was brilliant, & the lesson just flowed naturally. I improved my knowledge around using my sewing machine & now feel more confident. The 1-1 lesson was very good value for money & very enjoyable. Thank You