One-to-one Sewing Workshop

Recent reviews of One-to-one Sewing Workshop

• 5/5 from Corrie Uys, attended Aug 2026: Teacher was amazing. Very patience and answered all my questions. Very helpful and I learned a lot. Thank you very much.
• 5/5 from Yvonne Scott, attended Aug 2026: Chloe was so lovely and very encouraging, the time flew by, I was enjoying it so much I could have carried on all afternoon
• 5/5 from Laura Field, attended Jul 2026: My teacher was very knowledgeable and friendly! I was a complete novice before my class and now I feel like I can tackle a project!
• 5/5 from Ashleigh Ryninks, attended Jun 2026: Wonderful clear and thoughtful tuition. Patient and open to answering any question (no matter how silly). I walked away confident and excited to start my first project.
• 5/5 from Jyoti Thapa, attended May 2026: Really enjoyed this sewing class! As a beginner, I found it very informative and easy to understand. The teacher explained the basics of using a sewing machine and what each part does. We also practised sewing lines on a piece of cloth, which was really helpful for learning control and getting comfortable with the machine. I liked how patient and helpful the teacher was, and I felt more confident by the end of the class. Would recommend for beginners!
• 5/5 from Susan Campling, attended May 2026: My teachers knowledge was excellent and she was very patient and helpful. I went away feeling very happy and confident for my next project. A very enjoyable and pleasant experience.
• 5/5 from Wendy Miles, attended Apr 2026: My teacher was great, very knowledgeable and encouraging. I left with a new found confidence.
• 5/5 from Ann Yendall, attended Mar 2026: Very helpful and friendly.
• 5/5 from Steph Beckingham, attended Feb 2026: I wanted a refresh / relearn on the basics of using a sewing machine for a huge project I’ve decided to take on. I’ve not sat behind a sewing machine for a good 30 years. Elaine was really helpful, patient and made me feel at ease. Thank you so much for a fun and helpful session
• 5/5 from Emma Slater, attended Jan 2026: Learnt how to.use a 12s sewing machine Cathy our teacher was amazing and hopefully it all sunk in. I felt extremely at ease and confident I can proceed on my own.
• 5/5 from Matthew Emms, attended Jan 2026: My teacher Chloe was amazing! So helpful and worth every penny. She was so friendly and cheerful, the hour felt like minutes! We went through everything you need to know as a beginner, such as winding a bobbin sewing corners, zigzag stitch, a straight stitch and also recommended products. I really enjoyed it and would recommend!
• 5/5 from Lucy Du Preez, attended Jan 2026: Chloe was brilliant - very encouraging and made it a really fun experience. Thank you
• 5/5 from Christina Williams, attended Jan 2026: One to one sewing workshop - Cathy was very friendly and helpful in explaining the operation of my new sewing machine. Well worth experience to get the best out of my machine.
• 4/5 from Yee Mei Daphne Lam, attended Nov 2025: My teacher is helpful and brilliant, easy to understand and fun
• 5/5 from Madeline Betchley, attended Oct 2025: I took my granddaughter to the hour of one to one using a sewing machine. The instructor was brilliant, explained everything so clearly
• 5/5 from Sarah Jones, attended Oct 2025: My teacher, Catherine, was great. We talked through how to use the machine from a beginners perspective and did some practice stitches too. I feel a lot more confident giving it a go myself now.
• 5/5 from Betty Oliver, attended Oct 2025: I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Adele very informative and made me feel at ease very excited to get started again thank you
• 1/5 from Elaine Webb, attended Oct 2025: After confirming our project needs (beginners make up bag requiring a zipper) several times with the Woking staff in advance, even just the day before, as well as customer services who confirmed we were all good to go. We were then told only on the day of the session that the class teacher available Sunday at Woking was not able to assist with the project we booked to get help for so that the class was cancelled last minute leaving me with two very disappointed 12 year olds who were looking forward to this session for weeks. We were told that the person available could only explain how a sewing machine works which was not at all what we asked for. We have requested a full refund and cannot recommend these classes to anyone else as it appears to be false over promise of services the staff are not trained to deliver.
• 5/5 from Sue Clayton, attended Sep 2025: Cathy was knowledgable, patient and a pleasure to learn from. We looked at the functions of the sewing machine and how to read a pattern. I didn’t have a gift card.
• 5/5 from Jane Pratt, attended Aug 2025: Memory for names bad but think it was the very friendly Chloe. She did quick check on my project to help with what machine I wanted to buy. Once chosen she fetched one from stock so I could use it in workshop and take the same one home. Took me through the basics of setting the machine up with tips as we went along. Then had a preprinted fabric square to practice trying straight line sewing and corners. We then spent time discussing my project which was attaching a fabric lining to a knitted bag which was a complicated shape. Came up with some helpful suggestions to try. Overall very happy
• 5/5 from Jennifer Turner, attended Aug 2025: My daughter and I had a fabulous class with Chloe. She helped us set up a new sewing machine - and was incredibly helpful and supportive. We both really enjoyed our time with Chloe.
• 5/5 from Susan Patel, attended Apr 2025: Incredible class. My daughter learnt so much. Thank you
• 5/5 from Jeanette Stonehouse, attended Apr 2025: As a novice to sewing machines, I wanted an induction to the basic skills. I was take through the features of the machine and guided to practise. The teacher was amazing: supportive and encouraging. The session was adapted to my personal needs, including looking at patterns. At the end, I felt confident to start a new hobby.
• 5/5 from Natalie, attended Apr 2025: A perfect introduction to a sewing machine for a complete novice and Elaine was a great tutor and very patient.
• 5/5 from Dr Helen Latham, attended Mar 2025: I wanted help with materials to choose for a sewing project. Catherine was super helpful, and really enthusiastic. I know if I have problems with the project (I'm a novice with a sewing machine), she will help guide me through it if more classes are needed!
• 5/5 from Kaylee Arnold, attended Mar 2025: Had an introductory class with Chloe and I just want to say how fun loving she is! I actually had such a laugh we talked through some of the things I was confused about and Chloe made sure before I left that I understand. We had such a giggle the whole way through the class that it felt like 5 minutes! Chloe was very observant and pointed out my strengths congratulating me on them. Such a positive attitude makes it a great learning environment. I had such a laugh I'm booking another class with Chloe Thank you
• 5/5 from Helen Latham, attended Mar 2025: I wanted the lesson to get guidance on buying a sewing machine for the first time. Catherine (Woking branch) was delightful. She showed me how a chosen machine works, and patiently explained how to use it (her help would have been applicable to most machines in stock from what I could tell). We had a barrel loads of laughs too. As I grow in confidence I know I can rely on her for a few more lessons, to build my skills! I'm excited to unbox my new machine. Highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Jan 2025: Very relaxed atmosphere that enabled easy learning and the lady that led the session was very friendly and helpful.
• 5/5 from Ms Siew Lian Yeo, attended Dec 2024: Chloe is very helpful and friendly. She's very professional and patience with my girls. Definitely recommend her next time. Thanks so much Chloe
• 3/5 from Nadia Martin, attended Nov 2024: The lesson was very good and informative but the lady was late and I didn’t add on the extra time The sewing machine we used stopped working towards the end of the lesson.
• 5/5 from John, attended Oct 2024: I'm just restarting using a sewing after many years off. Catherine was really patient and helpful with getting me going again with some helpful tips.
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Oct 2024: This was great value for a one-on-one lesson that was personalised! Catherine was knowledgeable and encouraging.
• 5/5 from Julia Engelhorn, attended Sep 2024: The tutor was able to help me understand how the sewing machines work in an easy way so that I could take this knowledge home and apply it to my own machine. I look forward to experimenting at home and will probably be back once I have more questions.
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Aug 2024: Kathy gave me a 1 hour lesson in the fundamentals of using a Janome 4400 sewing machine at the end of which I knew how to set up the machine and complete basic stitches. Kathy was very patient and provided clear instructions. I thoroughly enjoyed the lesson and now feel inspired to develop my sewing skills. The session more than met my expectations. Thank you Kathy.
• 5/5 from Claire Walker, attended Jul 2024: Very good class, learnt a lot and the teacher was great, explained things very clearly with lots of encouragement. I would recommend this class to others.
• 5/5 from Lu, attended Jul 2024: Cathy was absolutely brilliant at teaching! I had a extremely informative lesson with her. She taught me how to use a sewing machine from scratch, handheld me through the process. I learnt different parts of the sewing machine, how to set up, how to sew different stitches, and how to sew a zip (more complicated than I thought). Cathy was kind, patient and encouraging. It was such a great lesson, definitely recommend to anyone who wish to learn a new skill.
• 5/5 from Lisa Georgiou, attended Jul 2024: Have to say a very big thank you to Catherine at Hobbycraft in Woking. What a wonderful teacher, my daughter learnt so much about using a sewing machine. The kindness and patience she showed towards my daughter was lovely. My daughter walked away with a new found confidence and enthusiasm to start making things. An experience we would happily pay for again but only if Catherine is there to guide us xxxxx
• 5/5 from Carole Gasson, attended Jun 2024: Fabulous member of staff Helpful friendly Engaging Showed me how to do a button hole with out making me feel uncomfortable
• 3/5 from Helen Horton, attended Jun 2024: I understand with health and safety, but think it would be much better if I could have brought my own machine in.
• 5/5 from Vickie Edwards, attended Apr 2024: Five star so very knowledgeable, relaxing ora, patient, helpful, passionate a lovely evening had here. Thank you so much will definitely be back
• 5/5 from Emma Galvin, attended Apr 2024: My daughter took part in a 1:1 sewing machine lesson today with Chloe. My daughter wanted to learn the skills of how to set up and use her new sewing machine. I can not speak highly enough of her teacher Chloe! She explained and demonstrated each step in a way that my daughter understood. She had brilliant knowledge and patience that put my daughter at ease. It was very evident Chloe was very knowledgeable and enjoyed passing this knowledge along to my daughter, whilst also encouraging her and building confidence with positive praise! My daughter left with new skills and eager to continue learning more! We will definitely be returning to continue my daughter’s development!
• 5/5 from Carolyn Bennett, attended Apr 2024: Chloe was lovely. I am familiar with a sewing machine but needed some advice on what threads needles etc. Chloe was great and answered my questions well. I came away feeling a lot more confident with the use of the machine. Thanks to Chloe
• 5/5 from Karishma, attended Apr 2024: I had a great session with Chloe today at the Woking store! I am a complete beginner and wanted to get into sewing. I'd done a little research for the machine I wanted and Chloe confirmed it would be a good starter. We then started on the fabric worksheets to get used to the machine - Chloe was patient and encouraging throughout and answered all my questions. At the end of the class she spent a little extra time with me explaining what other things would be useful to purchase with the machine. I will be trying my machine next week and may book a further session if I need more help! Would highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Gail Jenkins, attended Mar 2024: Really lovely member of staff full of hints, ideas and very knowledgeable. I would recommend to everyone.
• 5/5 from Laurinda Harrington, attended Mar 2024: Very helpful. We both learnt something about the sewing machine. I even brought a new machine
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Mar 2024: Teacher is very patient and walks with you through everything you want to know step by step and makes sure you know. Would definitely recommend for beginners.
• 5/5 from Alison Parrott, attended Mar 2024: I signed up for a one to one workshop because I'd bought a new sewing machine from Hobbycraft and was very rusty about using a machine. Mine was very old and difficult to use. The tutor was very friendly and put me at ease straight away. She showed me what to do and then watched as I did it. She showed me the many features of the machine and the different stitches. There were materials provided to take me through basic stitching etc. The workshop was in the shop so it was easy to access. I also took advantage of a 20% so it was good value for money. All in all an excellent and very helpful experience.
• 5/5 from Lesley Chandler, attended Mar 2024: The lady who gave class was very helpful supportive. I felt listened and explained clearly and concisely.
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Feb 2024: Booked a beginners sewing workshop for my daughter as a 10th birthday gift. She’s saved up for her own machine so this was a perfect way for her to learn the basics. Catherine was amazing she explained everything in a way that my daughter could understand and she came away having practiced some techniques and even sewing a zip, and confident to start her own project. Highly recommended!
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Jan 2024: Very good value for money and very helpful and friendly staff. Answered all my questions and provided great advice.