One-to-one Sewing Workshop

Recent reviews of One-to-one Sewing Workshop

• 5/5 from Laura Hack, attended Oct 2026: Really interesting back to basis instructions in using a sewing machine. Karen the instructor was lovely and very knowledgeable about the different stitches and how to clean the machine etc. I managed to sew a button hole! As I’m self taught and literally use one stitch for hemming the kids school stuff this was an hour well spent. If you k ow your way round a machine it’s not for you.
• 5/5 from Gabriela Lorens, attended Aug 2026: The teacher was lovely and explained how the sewing machine works really well. The class definitely gave me more confidence, and I now feel ready to purchase my own sewing machine and start practising at home. I really enjoyed the session!
• 5/5 from Margaret Quinton, attended Dec 2025: Karen was my teacher, she was very patient. I had absolutely no idea how to prepare the bobbin or thread the needle. Managed after the second attempt. Went home and immediately did the same with my new machine. Would definitely recommend a one to one, particularly if no previous experience.
• 5/5 from Frances Holley, attended Jun 2025: The teacher was really helpful. I needed advice on hemming trousers and shorts and tailoring trousers. I learnt more about my sewing machine which will be incredibly helpful for the future, as well as different stitches to use. I feel so much more confident with the projects I need to start and now know how to approach them in the right way, rather than my very unprofessional approach before.
• 5/5 from Julie Ramsay, attended Dec 2024: To learn basics for my new sewing machine Great instruction from Karen I feel confident to use it now
• 4/5 from Lucy Short, attended Oct 2024: Birthday gift for my niece who has her own sewing machine. Our teacher was very knowledgeable and super approachable, making it a fun session! We learnt the basic skills of how to set up and use the machine settings (as we are both new to this!) and how to make a buttonhole/put in a zip. I liked the chance to see it ‘in real life’ action, as makes learning so much easier and applicable!
• 5/5 from Janette Fish, attended Sep 2024: Shirley was knowledgeable and patient. I learnt a lot andvit heloed mecto decide if i wanted to buy a new machine. Thank you
• 5/5 from Nikki Adlington, attended Sep 2024: I wanted to learn how to use my sewing machine as I am not very good with instruction manuals and prefer to be shown. My lesson was with Karen who was very kind, informative and easy to speak to. She made me feel much more confident in being able to use my machine and in my stitching. I really liked the trial sewing material they had, which was like a worksheet with different stitches to try but on fabric. It was a really good idea and very helpful. Overall it was a very good experience and I would definitely recommend doing the class if you need some help with learning the basics of using a sewing machine. Thank you to all of the staff at Hobbycraft Ipswich, everyone was very kind, friendly and helpful, and a special thank you to Karen for being an outstanding teacher.
• 5/5 from Kirsty Johnston, attended Aug 2024: I have wanted to learn to use a sewing machine for years. Karen was an excellent tutor. She was very patient with me as a complete novice. The day after our session I was able to show my husband how to set up our sewing machine and I made a cushion cover with a zip!
• 5/5 from Alex Toms-Welsh, attended Aug 2024: I booked a one-to-one sewing class as I wanted advice on lining the crochet bags that I make. I'm new to machine sewing and still finding my way. Karen's gentle and friendly guidance soon put me at my ease and she had a couple of useful tips that I'm already putting into practice. She also taught me how to sew a button hole, which had baffled me up till then. All in all it was a positive experience and I'd definitely recommend these classes!
• 5/5 from Sally Gifford, attended Jun 2024: Teacher was lovely, this was for my 12 year of daughter. Things covered, understanding patterns and how to read them. How to use the sewing machine, sew in zip and button holes.
• 5/5 from Claire Thompson, attended Jun 2024: Introduction to sewing machine - very clear instructions and ver relaxed friendly atmosphere, easy to book
• 5/5 from Jessica, attended Mar 2024: I booked the class as I wanted to complete a play mat / dance mat I was making and I had got confused with the next steps when I researched it online. I instantly knew I’d made the right choice in booking the class as the expertise and knowledge Shirley and Karen have is fantastic. I learnt so many useful tips for making the playmat, and managed to sew a few sides myself with some help! I also learnt useful tricks for using the sewing machine and how to prepare the bobbin etc. I bought the pair of scissors after the class as they seemed very good. The class was excellent value for money and I couldn’t recommend it enough. I enjoyed it so much and the staff are incredible!
• 5/5 from Pamela Sheperd, attended Mar 2024: Teacher was brilliant and very helpful. I learnt exactly what I wanted to know. I now feel confident to use my sewing machine - Thankyou.
• 5/5 from Janet Bevan, attended Feb 2024: Karen was absolutely fabulous. She taught me the basics on how to thread and use my machine and taught me how to do a button hole and insert a zip. I would highly recommend having a one to one tutorial.
• 5/5 from Gemma, attended Jan 2024: Fantastic hour with Karen, she was very patient with us and we now know the basics of our machine. Thank you
• 4/5 from Jaclyn Clark, attended Nov 2023: Karen and I explored the sewing machine together. We covered everything from bobbin winding, threading, stitching to changing the feet. Trialled some of the stitch library and went through the accessories. Karen, and all the staff, were friendly and approachable and made me very welcome. It was worth the early start and price to come into store and have the one to one on what will be my next sewing machine.
• 5/5 from Sarah Irme, attended Oct 2023: A Great sessiong getting to know my machine. Karen was helpful gave lotsbof tips. Thanks.
• 5/5 from Lorna Hurren, attended Sep 2023: My daughter really enjoyed working with Shirley, really friendly helpful and looking forward to booking again
• 5/5 from Sharon Proctor, attended Jul 2023: Karen was brilliant. She explained everything I need to know about my sewing machine and being an accomplished sewer, was able to give me some sewing tips along the way. I came away feeling confident about setting up my machine, trying new stitches and starting my very first sewing project. Would definitely look to do another in-store session, either one to one again or in a small group - perhaps on how to cut out a pattern as this is a daunting prospect as a new sewer! Thank you so much Karen.
• 5/5 from Karen Maddison, attended Jul 2023: I spent an hour with Shirley at the Ipswich branch this morning who taught me the basics of sewing as i am a complete novice. She gave clear instructions and was so patient. I can't thank her enough she put me at ease and answered all my questions. I would highly reccomend her to anyone taking up sewing. Thank you so much
• 5/5 from Sam Boon, attended Jun 2023: I have wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine for so long and i am so glad i didmy one to one teacher was fantastic made me feel at ease and helping me pick the basics from the store to get me staredi have come away feeling very confident that i can now use a sewing machinewell worth the money will defo book more classes when i need more helpthank you all at hobbyycraft x
• 5/5 from Tabitha Lampe, attended May 2023: Shirley was absolutely brilliant with my shy teenage daughter. She explained clearly, was patient and encouraging. We are very pleased with the lesson. Five stars Well deserved! Thank you
• 5/5 from Alison Clark, attended Mar 2023: Shirley was brilliant. I needed to learn from the beginning, how to set up the sewing machine and go from there. I was anxious, but Shirley put me at ease and taught me exactly what I needed/wanted. Must admit Shirley taught me in a way that was good for me, she's great. I will be back. Thank you
• 5/5 from Anne Bradshaw, attended Aug 2022: The ladies Shirley and Karen were brillant with our sewing one to one. Knowledgeable and gave great advice and tips. Made sure we were happy and understood the process, pitched at a level we understood. Many thanks for a great value tutorial. We'd definitely book again.
• 5/5 from James Batchelor, attended Mar 2022: It was a gift for my partner, she found the session extremly helpfull as she was struggling at home but now finds using the machiene a breeze
• 5/5 from Brenda Fosker, attended Dec 2021: Class was very helpful. Shirley who instructed me was able to answer all my queries and gave helpful hints.
• 4/5 from Katie Pettican, attended Oct 2021: The teacher of the class was lovely and answered all of my questions. She went through how to use the sewing machine in detail and skipped any bits I already knew.