One-to-one Sewing Workshop

Recent reviews of One-to-one Sewing Workshop

• 5/5 from S Cameron-Wood, attended Sep 2026: Today we made a smock using shirring elastic. My teacher went through it step by step. Very well explained.
• 5/5 from Katy Wilkinson, attended Aug 2026: This is our 2nd 1-1 sewing workshop with the same teacher and it was great. Booked for my 9yr daughter the 1st time and her and her friend the 2nd time. They made a bag this time. The teacher was patient and informative and just lovely! Thank you so much!
• 5/5 from Helen Haffenden, attended Jul 2026: Really good 1to1 lovely girl Louise taught me step by step with my brand new brother sewing machine I'm going to book another lesson
• 5/5 from Terry Henson, attended Jul 2026: My 1-2-1 sewing class to understand more fully my recent purchase of a machine was excellent. The instructor was knowledgeable and patient. I highly recommend taking one of these workshops with a new purchase even if you are a confident sewer. It eases you into your new machine and endures you are aware of every aspect the machine offers.
• 5/5 from S Cameron-Wood, attended Jun 2026: I had an excellent sewing lesson with Louise. She was very patient and explained things really well. I will definitely book another lesson.
• 5/5 from Emma Gillings, attended May 2026: So patient with my daughter. She had a lovely time learning how to use a sewing machine and what the different stitches looked like… we’ve even been set a few easy projects to start with at home. Thank you
• 5/5 from Sue Moorton, attended Apr 2026: Louise, the teacher, was very friendly, approachable and flexible. She helped me to master using zigzag stitch along the edge of a fabric which I had been struggling with. She also gave me lots of other very useful hints and tips. I now feel confident with using this stitch. Thank you Louise I do however feel that the description of this class is misleading. It is advertised as getting to know your sewing machine when in fact, you can't take your own machine along and use a machine that is sold by Hobbycraft. I understand why but this isn't clear until you actually come to book a date.
• 5/5 from Valerie Woods, attended Dec 2025: I apologise on forgetting the young lady's name. I would give her a great score on how she conducted the lesson. She was very friendly which put me at my ease. She was extremely helpful. She asked me what I needed to learn and away we went. After going through all the gadgets on the machine and making sure I could use them she taught me some short-cuts like threading a needle much easier and safety aspects on the needle position at the end of the day. I would recommend the teacher and the class to anybody - grateful for the experience.
• 5/5 from Michele Kingzett, attended Oct 2025: Louise is helpful, kind and so professional. Knowable. I wished her merry Christmas and happy new year. See you January to make a skirt. I made Christmas stockings for my grandchildren.
• 5/5 from Gill Cole, attended Oct 2025: Very nice instructor. Covered everything I wanted to know had a few good tips to make things easier for my mobility level. Would happily recomend
• 4/5 from Daphne Brett, attended Oct 2025: It was intended as a birthday gift for Halle, but it took from August to October to sort it out. However, at last we were met by Louise who was brilliant with 12 year old Halle who followed instructions confidently making a mini cushion cover. The basic materials used were like scraps, and it would be more professional if neatly cut squares of fabric were prepared and provided by Hobbycraft to tutors in advance of lessons, so the finished samples could have a good finish, or actually be a useful item. Halle seemed to enjoy the lesson and took great interest in what Louise taught her. It was a joy for me to watch her really absorbing the new information and applying it immediately, achieving the mini sample to take home. I hope a better, more efficient method of providing a gift workshop to a child can be put in place so others do not have the appallingly difficult experience we had trying to book the workshop once Halle had the voucher. A 2-3 month delay and endless phone calls is really UNACCEPTABLE.
• 5/5 from Victoria Murphy, attended Sep 2025: Louise was so easy to get along with. Informative and friendly. I learnt loads in my hour and can’t wait to get going with my sewing machine : A great experience all round
• 5/5 from Darcy Allen, attended Jul 2025: I found a great sewing machine thanks to my teacher, and i learnt so much. thank you
• 5/5 from Michele Kingzett, attended Jul 2025: Great, educational, fun, learned all I needed to know simple for a first timer
• 5/5 from Elizabeth Batson, attended Jul 2025: Class was really good, teacher was very friendly and explained everything clearly. Also very patient as I was slow!! Learnt how to use my sewing machine so looking forward to some sewing projects now.
• 5/5 from Ilaria Dettori, attended Jun 2025: I really liked the lesson and my teacher was amazing! She was really kind and explained everything step by step. I was able to try the machine on a top I was making. I would definetely recommend!
• 5/5 from Rachel Collins, attended Apr 2025: Chloe is amazing thank you! She helped me with all the little issues I was having as a beginner with my sewing machine, and helped me with my simple pattern. I've left feeling a lot more confident. Chloe is very knowledgeable and friendly, I will definitely book in again
• 5/5 from Lynn Robertson, attended Mar 2025: Very helpful teacher. Very hands-on explanations. reminded me of the basics so that l can use my new machine with confidence. Thank you
• 4/5 from Christine Smith, attended Mar 2025: This was a taster trip for myself and granddaughter. Having acquired a sewing machine, we were just after helpful hints and pointing in the right direction. Chloe was very friendly and gave us both the confidence to go forward. I wouldnt hestitate to go in now and ask for simple advice.
• 5/5 from Cheryl Cooper, attended Feb 2025: Brilliant class, very informative! Feeling much more confident using my new sewing machine for the first time now - thankyou!
• 5/5 from Christine Johnson, attended Jan 2025: Learning the basics on my newly acquired sewing machine. Chloe was brilliant, although not familiar with the 20 year old machine, she took me through the stages of threading etc & useful hints & tips on using the various patterns, feet etc. I love the position of Hobbycraft in Eastbourne- parking is no problem. The store now has a quiet area at the back of the shop to demonstrate, without members of the public interrupting. Great value for money.
• 5/5 from Denise Cross, attended Jan 2025: Very helpful workshop in deciding which machine to purchase. Very worthwhile. Lovely workshop teacher.
• 5/5 from Karen Hughes, attended Nov 2024: Was rusty and lacked confidence but after the 1-2-1 I couldn't wait to blow cobwebs off my sewing machine. Taught about threading, handling machine and understanding patterns. Also given sewing practice. Tutor was very knowledgeable and lovely.
• 5/5 from Joyce Henkel, attended Oct 2024: I am a beginner and this gave me the opportunity to get all my questions answered to enable me to feel confident enough to start sewing a project with confidence.
• 3/5 from Julie, attended Sep 2024: It was ok. What I wanted to learn took about 15 mins. Staff member had looked it up on YouTube I think. No contingency plan to make the hour I’d paid for worthwhile.
• 5/5 from Matthew Woodward, attended Aug 2024: The member of staff was evidently knowledgeable about the craft. They allowed for choosing machine which is very similar to the I already own. Really good experience.
• 5/5 from Sue Briley, attended Jul 2024: As a complete novice and the first time I’d used an electric sewing machine, this was a fun, informative and very helpful workshop. My teacher was excellent and took me through everything at a pace I could follow and understand. I was also given very useful tips. I have now been given the confidence to start my new challenge of sewing.
• 5/5 from Eva Dimaano, attended Mar 2024: Chloe is a good teacher, easy to understand, well versed with sewing machines and she’s got a good technique for a student to learn easily. Everything needed for the workshop was provided so no need to bring anything Highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Glenn Tonge, attended Feb 2024: I Had a one to one sewing workshop I had no experience on using sewing machines. The teacher was very helpful, going through all the features of the machine. And then helped me to take in a pair of jeans. The teacher was very pleasant and helpful. The location was on tables within the store which was useful for purchasing items to assist future planned sewing projects. The workshop was very good value as it gave me confidence to use my new sewing machine for future projects.
• 5/5 from Anna Iorio, attended Feb 2024: The young lady was very helpful, kind and polite. Will definitely book again for more advice if I need it.
• 5/5 from Tina Hughes, attended Feb 2024: Kirsty was extremely helpful and a perfect choice for teaching a complete beginner, was very patient and kind.
• 5/5 from Judith Edwards, attended Jan 2024: Teacher very good she taught me a few things I have been before but always fine helpful
• 5/5 from Maya, attended Jan 2024: Issie was a brilliant teacher so knowledgeable and patient with both my daughter (aged 8) and me. We were able to use a machine which is available to purchase in store made by Hobbycraft, which was also the most reasonably priced for complete beginners. I will not only be recommending this to others but we will likely be back for more lessons.
• 4/5 from Stephanie Collins, attended Jan 2024: I had a warm and friendly greeting by Kirsty who was very patient with me. She explained great tips and advice on my project. Would definitely recommend.
• 5/5 from Clare, attended Dec 2023: My sewing one to one was excellent! The lady who showed me was lovely, knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable and confident. The mix of verbal, written and hands on teaching was perfect for me. I appreciated their calm and friendly nature as I was quite nervous. Thank you! I cannot wait to practice what I learnt :)
• 5/5 from Mrs Judith Edwards, attended Nov 2023: The teacher was very good explained things very clearly and very polite made my mind up about a new machine and will be ordering on line to collect in store.will definitely have more lessons from chloe.
• 5/5 from Anne Backshell, attended Nov 2023: Very helpful and gave clear instructions. She knew the subject and could answer all my questions
• 5/5 from Chris Griffith, attended Nov 2023: Thank you so much for my one to one session at Eastbourne on Wednesday at 4.15pm. I wanted to buy a sewing machine and try some before I bought one. Chloe was so helpful and I had a go on four machines, filling the bobbing, threadind and stiching and made my choice and bought one how great was that. Cant wait to use it starting with some christmas decotations as my granddaughter is coming from Australia and want to decorate the house as they dont decotate much over there as it is their summer. So once again Chole for your patience the hour went very quickly.
• 5/5 from Jan Bond, attended Oct 2023: I had Chole for my workshop and she was excellent she showed me how to set up my sewing machine from the start. She also let me do everything myself while she was watching. I also liked that she had examples of different shapes for me to have a go at and gave me a good feedback on how I was doing I have now decided to book another workshop with Chole so she can help me with zips on a project I want to do
• 5/5 from Lynn, attended Oct 2023: Thr teacher was very good and was able to answer all my questions in detail.
• 5/5 from Mandy Clarke, attended Oct 2023: I had such a good time, at my one to one sewing class. The teacher was so relaxing that I really felt at ease. She showed me the basic - How to wind the bobin, how to set up the machine, lots of sewing and extra tips too. She really was a good teacher. The Eastbourne shop is very spacious and I felt really comfortable. An excellent hour, and it has given me the confidence I needed. Thank you. Eastbourne.
• 5/5 from Judith Edwards, attended Sep 2023: The teacher was very good explained evert thing well I have learned a lot from it I need more classes so will be booking again would really like a longer time
• 5/5 from Naomi, attended Sep 2023: I had a one on one it was brilliant really enjoyed chloe was a amazing knowledgeable teacher I'd definitely be booking with her again
• 5/5 from Dannielle Griffiths, attended Aug 2023: Chloe was patient and explained well. We really enjoyed our class and will be back for another.
• 5/5 from Judith Edwards, attended Aug 2023: Teacher was great explained things properly and I could understand will be booking other courses with her for sewing tips.and also sorted a machine I like
• 5/5 from Stephanie, attended Aug 2023: I had a 1:1 sewing session with Chloe. She was warm and friendly and a great teacher. As a first time sewer I was quite nervous, but she showed great encouragement and patience. I practiced on the same machine as I brought and Chloe answered all my questions that I had. Would defiantly book another session and give an update on my first project.
• 5/5 from Diana Radwell, attended Aug 2023: Chloe was really attentive. Showed me everything I wanted as a refresher on a brand new machine that I've not used before. Absolutely fantastic! I will be booking again
• 5/5 from Sharon Putland, attended Aug 2023: Chloe was a good teacher and knew what she was talking about. Both of us learn that is sewing machine had a self needle threader. This was the selling point for me as I was having trouble to threading the needle. The store was local to me and it was clean and tidy.
• 3/5 from Vanessa Wilkins, attended Aug 2023: Unfortunately the member of staff who very helpful and kind was unable to get the machine working which I was interested in. She has however offered to see me again once they’ve worked out how to fit the bobbin in the sewing machine so she can explain it’s benefits and let me give it a test run.
• 5/5 from Alan Gorman, attended Jul 2023: Lovely friendly teacher not rushed explained everything. All materials and machine provided would highly recommend