One-to-one Sewing Workshop

Recent reviews of One-to-one Sewing Workshop

• 5/5 from Elizabeth Ellis, attended Aug 2026: Great patient instructor. Made sure I understood and was able to do what was taught.
• 5/5 from Elizabeth Webster, attended Aug 2026: Great teacher, explained everything really well. Completely new to a sewing machine, and I can now use a machine with confidence. Nice laid back atmosphere and was able to ask questions without embarrassment! The whole lesson was brilliant, never known an hour to pass so quickly!
• 5/5 from Tracey Calcutt, attended Jul 2026: Really made me feel comfortable as a total beginner and made it easy to learn. I came away 100% more confident about using the machine and ending up buying the exact same machine. Thoroughly impressed and recommend the lessons to anyone.
• 5/5 from Annemarie Hall, attended Jul 2026: Suzanne was a great teacher she really put me at ease as I was nervous. She talked me through the basics of using my sewing machine and has really boosted my confidence in using my machine highly recommend these classes.
• 5/5 from Lorrain Coates, attended Jul 2026: I was initially very nervous about working the machine but Susannah, my teacher was very patient and put me at ease very quickly. I was so pleased to meet her as she is a quilter and could advise me on how to use the machine on a quilt, which was very helpful. It was a thoroughly pleasant experience. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Sasha Aspinall, attended Apr 2026: Claire was lovely and approachable, helped me troubleshoot an issue my sewing machine was having, and walked me through other functions, common errors, and how to navigate them. She met me at my level of understanding, and I enjoyed feeling like we were solving the problem together. Thanks Claire!
• 5/5 from Laura McEwen, attended Feb 2026: I took the one on one sewing machine class to get me started as I have recently bought my first sewing machine and needed some guidance. Claire was really lovely, showed me the basics I needed to get started and answered any questions I had. Claire even helped me with a skirt I had where the zip kept catching. Highly recommend the class to anyone needing some assistance with their first sewing machine. Thank you so much
• 5/5 from Karina O, attended Feb 2026: Excellent session learning how to put a zip in
• 4/5 from Janine Osnowska, attended Jan 2026: Very personalised session, covered lots of details and helped loads. Was well worth it
• 5/5 from Kim Mitch, attended Sep 2025: Claire was a lovely teacher very thorough with everything, I feel very confident now in buying a machine and excited to start my sewing journey. Thank again claire
• 5/5 from Janette Kocic, attended Jul 2025: Jess was amazing…..excellent teacher! Answered all my questions. Was very patient. Learnt so much from her. Cannot wait to get started on my first sewing project now. Thank you again Jess.
• 5/5 from Miwako Makino Oliver, attended Jul 2025: My teacher was very kind and patient with me to go through how to start using a sawing machine with a big smile all through the lesson. Now I am ready to make dresses for my granddaughters Thank you so much.
• 5/5 from Juliette Grayley, attended Jul 2025: My class was perfect, it was at the the right pace and very easy to understand. I purchased the sewing machine aswell as some other bits and am excited about getting started!!
• 5/5 from Mrs Natasha Taylor, attended Jul 2025: Claire made me feel at ease and explained each step clearly, showing me as she went. She gave me clear advice on future products and projects.
• 5/5 from Alisya, attended Jun 2025: My teacher Jess was really helpful and friendly, she covered a lot in the hour and I now feel confident using seeing machines!
• 5/5 from Lyn, attended Jun 2025: Basic sewing machine operation. Really helped explain some of the jargon and parts of the machine. Feel much more confident now.
• 5/5 from Charlotte, attended Apr 2025: Whilst I'm reasonably confident in using a sewing machine, I wanted to get to know more of the features and functions of a machine and learn some techniques. I learnt about making an automatic button hole. Going over minor issues I've had with my machine whilst asking some general questions. Whilst I wanted to know a little more about reading a paper pattern, my tutor Claire was very helpful. It wasn't her particular area of expertise but she was willing to go through things with me and we muddled through it! Claire was very receptive and friendly - she gave great advice. A good basic course for those starting out - can highly recommend. Thank you
• 5/5 from Leigh-Anne Smith, attended Nov 2024: I booked this class for my daughter to learn the basics as she has taken an interest in dress making and had no clue where to start with a sewing machine. Jess listened to all the problems we had encountered and explained the reasons that may be causing them. Jess was very patient and informative and showed us various techniques. My daughter has come away very happy and with the confidence to practice her technique before starting her dress making journey.
• 5/5 from Mignonette Smith-Moore, attended Oct 2024: Claire was incredibly helpful, made it all very easy to understand and my daughter (who’s mind often wanders) hung on her every word. Thank you, she feels confident to sew on her own now.
• 5/5 from Sandra Brown, attended Sep 2024: The one to one session was fantastic I learnt how to use the functions of my machine how to fit a zip do button holes and got lots of useful tips. I have recommended to a friend and wouldn't hesitate to do again.
• 5/5 from Lynda, attended Sep 2024: My teacher Claire was very easy to talk to and knowledgeable. She answered all my questions and gave me some useful tips. I am looking forward to starting my sewing projects.
• 5/5 from Sheena Fowler, attended Aug 2024: I have bought the hobbycraft 19s sewing machine. I thought i remembered how to set up a machine but was having problems. SO used my one t one as a refresher course. Claire was my one to one tutor. So friendly listened to everything i had queries on and tailored our time to what i needed. She demonstrated to me and then got me to give it a go as well. She is a world of knowlegde, i have walk away so much more confident with my machine and have sorted out all teh problems i have had. I think this is really worth the money. Thank you Claire for your time you are a star
• 5/5 from Karina Dumitrescu, attended Jul 2024: Had a session to work on a school project with Claire. She was extremely knowledgeable and kind and the workshop was incredible. I loved it so much that I even went and bought a sewing machine afterwards! Highly recommend for any project you may have!
• 5/5 from Ailsa, attended Jul 2024: Claire was lovely and very helpful in helping me to understand how to use a sewing machine. I haven't used one before, so it was very daunting as a person trying it for the first time. She helped me understand how to thread the needle and bobbin, which the bobbin part confused me the most, trying to thread with the needle She also showed me all of the stitches and how to do them. Very handy to know that hobbycraft are able to do workshops for you to understand the basics of what you want to know.
• 5/5 from Lorraine Squire, attended May 2024: My daughter came on her birthday and had a great experience at learning her sewing machine. The shop was well stocked. Staff friendly kind and knowledgeable
• 5/5 from Nathalie Gibson, attended May 2024: Really great session with Clare! She taught us how to get started with a sewing machine and answered all of our questions. Thank you!
• 5/5 from Jo Beck, attended Mar 2024: Excellent! Really informative we learnt a lot and are looking forward to booking another workshop soon
• 5/5 from Christina Doyle, attended Feb 2024: Lovely young lady and was very informative I wanted to buy a machine However only 1 machine on demo Use is for private use only
• 5/5 from Emma Peters, attended Dec 2023: Gemma is a true asset to your business. She was able to keep my daughter engaged for 1 hour whilst she taught her the basics around the Hobbycraft 12s. By the end of the session, my daughter was fully up and running and inspired. It was well worth the £20 for the session - thank you! I think Hobbycraft should push this more via advertising, schools focus so much on academic progress and finding somewhere where my daughter can explore her creativity and passion for craft is a total winner in my book. We will be back. Thank you again!
• 5/5 from Aurelie Aston, attended Nov 2023: Claire was really nice and put me at ease. Ran through all the basics. The little teaching fabric was useful. I had a go at home and was pleased to find I could apply everything even on my ancient sewing machine. I recommend.
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Nov 2023: Great teacher! Helpful, informative and really clear when explaining everything. My daughter absolutely loved the lesson!
• 5/5 from Sarah, attended Oct 2023: Claire was excellent. Incredibly friendly, helpful and informative for my 14 y/o daughter just embarking on her GCSE Art/ Design/ Textiles journey and choosing her next sewing machine. Highly recommended and great value for money. Thanks!
• 5/5 from Lesley, attended Oct 2023: The teacher was brilliant, very helpful as well as patient. She enabled me to become more comfortable with using a sewing machine from making a bobbin to stitching. The fabric supplied was really beneficial to be able to practice with. The knowledge of the sewing machines on sales was a bonus to me too with no pressure to buy.
• 5/5 from Karthika Jegatheesan, attended Oct 2023: The teacher is very friendly, teaching patiently, explaining very well to the detail, giving hands on experience, suggestions.
• 5/5 from Diane Davies, attended Sep 2023: Thank you Gemma for your clear instructions on helping me set up my new sewing machine. The one to one workshop is excellent value for money. I brought my own machine on this occasion and as a beginner I would have struggled to get started on my own.
• 5/5 from Kate Arnold, attended Aug 2023: My 10 year old daughter received a sewing machine for her birthday and having this 1-hour tutorial gave her the confidence to come home, take the machine out of its packaging and set it up herself and get going with some sewing! So much better than trying to work it out for ourselves! Gemma was really clear with her instructions and very helpful and positive and gave us some good tips such as the best cotton to use. It was great that I could sit and watch and ask questions so I could support my daughter if she made an error or forgot something Gemma told her. A really worthwhile investment for anyone just starting out with a sewing machine.
• 5/5 from Sharon Carrod, attended Jul 2023: Gemma was very friendly & very helpful & she has given me the confidence to get back to seeing, the session was fun, educational & inspirational. Thanks to Gemma!
• 5/5 from Lisa Basford, attended Jun 2023: Gemma was a brilliant teacher. Very patient and able to answer all my questions. She was well prepared for the sewing lesson. Highly recommend her for sewing 121. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Angela Yin, attended May 2023: My teacher was knowledgeable and patient, and very good at teaching. She was kind, and offered a lot of examples. We got to do a lot of practice.
• 5/5 from Melanie Brown, attended May 2023: would highly recommend a one to one session. Gemma was really helpful and knowledgeable. As a complete beginner in sewing machines I went away confident that I can practice at home and will definitely book in again when I start making things.
• 5/5 from Ben Paddon, attended May 2023: Having never used a sewing machine before I wasn't sure what to expect. My teacher was extremely patient, knowledgeable and encouraging. Within the hour I was feeling a lot more confident about taking on projects on my own and have already made a couple of smaller items. Grat value for money! I wouldn't hesitate booking on again for more help in the future. Ben.
• 5/5 from Gina Morrell, attended Apr 2023: I had such a wonderful experience on the sewing workshop-fantastic value for money for what I got! Nalda was patient and encouraging, always giving words of wisdom and top tips. She watched and explained every stitch, really boosting me with confidence to go away and practice and even make my own garments. And I know that she'll be there for another workshop when I need her! Thank you!
• 4/5 from Rachel Barnett, attended Apr 2023: The teacher was very helpful and yes I would go back and have a lesson with her when I get a bit more practice. The Place was quite nice but the music above your head was a bit distracting as being a bit def was the only thing I would say put me off. The glass was very good I felt confident when I left I could load my sewing machine.
• 5/5 from Leigh-Anne Clarke, attended Mar 2023: Gemma was wonderful. She was very patient with my 8 year old and took the time to explain everything slowly. I could not recommend the workshops enough!
• 5/5 from Tracey Humphrey, attended Mar 2023: The lady was absolutely superb came out feeling as though I had learnt how to use my machine. Highly recommended
• 5/5 from Stephanie Widmann, attended Feb 2023: The teacher is absolutely wonderful! She is so supportive and helpful- I would recommend her class to everyone-thank you!
• 5/5 from Stephanie Widmann, attended Jan 2023: The teacher was amazing! She explained everything clearly and was a pleasure to work with!
• 5/5 from Michael Catt, attended Nov 2022: Once again, excellent tuition. I really enjoyed learning for my tutors knowledge and how she enhanced my skill level
• 5/5 from Kristy Domeney, attended Oct 2022: A Brillant introduction to using a sewing machine. Great support and my daughter loved it - thank you
• 5/5 from Garry Turkie, attended Oct 2022: Very pleased with the session. Nalda was very clear and patient with my 12 year old and we will go back to her for more help