One-to-one Sewing Workshop

Recent reviews of One-to-one Sewing Workshop

• 5/5 from Angela Fisher, attended Aug 2026: I had a one-to-one session with Kerry at Hobbycraft, Lincoln because I was having problems with my sewing machine, particularly the embroidery unit, and I was completely stuck. Although my machine is an older model that is no longer sold, Kerry was more than happy to take a look and talk me through it. She identified a couple of issues that were likely causing the problems, and once we sorted those out, everything worked brilliantly! She was extremely knowledgeable, patient and approachable, and gave me lots of helpful advice along the way. I’m so grateful for her help — it was a really positive experience and I left feeling much more confident. I would definitely recommend the one-to-one sessions at Hobbycraft.
• 5/5 from Patricia Latus, attended Aug 2026: I bought 2 young girls in for a 1-1 sewing lesson starting from the very basics. Kerry was ABSOLUTELY fantastic. She was intuitive to the needs of the girls and explained everything with such clear instruction. She made it fun but educational without being patronising. We love it and have been practicing at home. Many thanks for your time and patience Kerry.
• 5/5 from Jacob Davies-Lee, attended Jul 2026: teacher was absolutely amazing super helpful and lovely and learnt lots
• 5/5 from Irene Bright, attended May 2026: The one to one sewing workshop was excellent. Having visited the Hobbycraft store in Lincoln we found the staff extremely helpful, both in the initial purchase of a machine and later organising a workshop so that my young grand daughter could gain confidence in using the machine correctly. The staff helped us with the process of choosing an appropriate course and sorting out the online application as well. We became quite good friends by the end of that process! As to the course itself Kerry was at pains to put young Tabitha at ease and the lesson flew by. We found the instructor very knowledgeable and experienced. Tabitha really enjoyed the session and went over what she had learnt in the following days. A very worthwhile course which was excellently put together. Top marks for all concerned!
• 5/5 from Judith Howcroft, attended May 2026: Thank you to Kerry for my 1:1 lesson. It was exactly what I needed to get back into sewing with a machine. Kerry took the time to understand what I needed and how I learn. It was relaxed and very informative.
• 5/5 from Linda Reid, attended Apr 2026: Kerry was absolutely brilliant. I wasnt sure if the problems I was having were related to my machine or me! It was me, although I had read the instructions on my machine it was far clearer when she explained and showed me what she meant on my machine. Although it says not to take your own machine, I asked if I could take mine and they said yes. This was good for me to see my actual machine doing what it should do.
• 5/5 from Laura Kaciulyte, attended Mar 2026: Lovely lady with a lot of knowledge and very helpful, answered all my questions and showed exactly what I need to do. Many thanks Laura x
• 5/5 from Samantha Bailey, attended Mar 2026: I found the session to be amazing, it was very helpful in guiding me through the first steps of using my sewing machine!
• 5/5 from Gail Talton, attended Nov 2025: Kerry was very patient and took her time to show me how the sewing machine worked, making sure I had practiced and was comfortable with everything before I left. She also took time to advise on what I needed for my project and directed me to it in the store. I’m now excited to make my granddaughter’s first. Christmas stocking. Thank you
• 5/5 from Christine, attended Nov 2025: I needed to learn how to use my new sewing machine, after replacing my old one with a more modern model and different make. My tutor was lovely.. A machine was out ready for me, and she explained everything very carefully, showing me each stage then getting me to do it myself, with material and thread ready to practise stitches etc. This workshop was everything I had hoped for. Thank you very much, Hobbycraft and, above all, Kerry.
• 5/5 from Daisy Martin, attended Jul 2025: Kerry was very patient and ensured the session was at the level of the learner. My 9 year old came old feeling proud that she had learnt some new skills.
• 5/5 from Lorraine Jackson-Skinner, attended Apr 2025: Think the lady at Lincoln was Kerry if I remember right and the lesson was very informative. I hadn't even opened my machine and knew nothing she taught me on a machine the same as mine so I can now thread the reel and the bobbin and sew straight forward stitches on materials. Kerry was very patient and helpful and I will return for other lessons.
• 5/5 from Sharon, attended Mar 2025: It was to refresh my skills and feel confident and comfortable using my machine. I was asked what I wanted to get out of my workshop. My teacher was excellent and very friendly. I thoughly enjoyed my workshop
• 5/5 from Georgia Walton, attended Jan 2025: I learnt the basics of how to use my sewing machine. This was super helpful as i would have been stuck if id tried myself. I was also given lots of tips for the future if things go wrong. My teacher was very nice and helped loads. What i liked most was that she went over everything and didn't assume i knew things already which meant i learnt everything thoroughly. I would definitely recommend and will book another if i struggle on anything in the future.
• 5/5 from Dawn, attended Dec 2024: Booked thus one2one to learn some basics with my new machine. Kerry was marvellous, made every step very clear and nothing was too much trouble. Cannot recommend her enough, a real credit to the Lincoln Hobbycraft store.
• 5/5 from Nicola Carter, attended Nov 2024: Kerry helped me to decide which sewing machine to buy for my needs. She was brilliant- really knowledgeable and gave me some great tips. Thank you, Kerry!
• 5/5 from Karen Doyle, attended Sep 2024: Kerry was the lovliest lady, and so very helpful and knowledgeable. I will definitely be going back
• 5/5 from Heidi de Wolf, attended Sep 2024: Brilliant step by step sewing workshop making a quilting square. Kerry at Lincoln always makes them really fun and relaxed.
• 5/5 from Helen Marshall, attended Aug 2024: Excellent experience. Worked with us to accomadate special requests. Would definitely recommend and will book again in the future as required.
• 4/5 from Caroline, attended Jun 2024: Friendly and knowledgeable teacher who gave me some useful tips on how to achieve the correct stitch tension when using sewing machine.
• 5/5 from Julia Hyman, attended May 2024: Booked a sewing machine workshop as a total beginner. Edita was fantastic, gave a clear and thorough run through all the basics, was extremely knowledgeable and really friendly. I will definitely be booking further workshops as I learn.
• 5/5 from Dawn Ross-Jones, attended Apr 2024: Kerry was very friendly and informative. Learnt how to do buttonholes on a sewing machine.
• 5/5 from Lisa, attended Apr 2024: I had a 1-1 intro to using a sewing machine. It was really informative, the member of staff was very approachable and answered all my questions.
• 5/5 from Beth Hayes, attended Jan 2024: Kerry was a really lovely teacher. Gave me exactly what I went for and needed and although my machine wasn’t one sold by them, she knew all about it. Really pleased and would 100% return/recommend!
• 5/5 from Barbara Watson, attended Nov 2023: The lady was very knowledgeable and kind and put me at ease using a machine, which I then purchased. I would definitely use a workshop again and would recommend to family and friends.
• 5/5 from Alghalya Alqubaisi, attended Oct 2023: Edita was patient and clear on her instructions. She met me at my level and gave me great tips on working on my project.
• 5/5 from Catherine Parry, attended Oct 2023: Excellent; taught my granddaughter everything she needs to get her started with her new sewing machine.
• 5/5 from Debbie Stevenson, attended Sep 2023: Kerry was excellent with my 8 year old daughter teaching her how to use the sewing machine. Highly recommend booking a 1:1 session to learn how to get started with your new sewing machine.
• 3/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Sep 2023: Unfortunately, the store could not help with my tutorial today so I received a refund.
• 5/5 from Jane Ledger, attended Aug 2023: Very friendly tutor with lots of experience. We used a Hobbycraft sewing machine to explore button hole making. After discussion, we used my own machine to explore my difficulty in this task at home and discovered that it was a problem with the machine. So we explored button hole making without an automatic machine programme. Very pleased with the experience. Big shout out for my tutor who was delightful.
• 5/5 from Stephanie Oxford, attended Jul 2023: Tabby was a great teacher and very knowledgable, she ensured I had the machines I was interested in set up ready for practice and showed me in detail how to set them up and get going. I had a go with all the different features and even made a little drawstring bag to take home with me. I mentioned I would like to take up dressmaking and Tabby recommended a couple of the other girls who are more knowledgable on the topic should I ever want to book another class to help on this area. Overall great value for money and I would definitely recommend to anyone who is starting out
• 5/5 from June Flack, attended Jul 2023: Kerry was very patient we concentrated on setting up machine ie threading bobbin and needle stich size.as it was a 1st time on a electric machine.i got a feel for the machine.changing foot plates. It was what i needed to give me confidence.
• 5/5 from Cheryl Ball, attended Jul 2023: My tutor was very patient with me and very knowledgeable I learnt a lot, I can’t wait to start my sewing journey.
• 5/5 from Rachel Summers, attended Jul 2023: Edith was incredible showing me how to use a sewing machine, the first machine was a basic one but after going over what I was wanting to learn Edith went out of her way to get me a better machine which resulted in me buying my first ever sewing machine, I am super happy and excited to use this after bring this home with me. The venue was perfect peaceful. Thank you especially to Edith & hobby craft for giving me this opportunity A very happy customer Rachel Summers
• 5/5 from Lynz Rich, attended Jul 2023: Kerry was very pleasant and helpful. Made me feel relaxed and didn’t judge my lack of knowledge as a complete beginner
• 5/5 from Paul Logan, attended Jun 2023: My daughter absolutely loved learning how to use her new sewing machine Lady was brilliant with her Fantastic
• 5/5 from Emma Willey, attended May 2023: Great idea be to one session friendly helpful advice given. Teacher extremely knowledgeable with clear instructions
• 5/5 from Joanne Marris, attended Apr 2023: Thanks so much for all your help, I will probably be back when I start quilting.
• 5/5 from Caroline Carmichael, attended Apr 2023: Fantastic starter session! Very patient and knowledgeable - great value for money and I am booking in again to learn more.
• 5/5 from Elizabeth Jepmond, attended Mar 2023: As a bare basic starter with a sewing machine this was a totally relaxed and patient one-on-one. I’d highly recommend taking this if you’re nervous and just want to give a sewing machine class a go with little or no experience. I also know that if I had a project I was working on adequate advice and guidance would have been given too, as the instructor was very well versed in all things sewing machine and fabric craft. One of the most useful things to me was also the advice and information I was given about which sewing machine would be ideal for me, my needs and future projects I am interested in making.
• 5/5 from Donna Worrall, attended Feb 2023: The lady that I had today was really helpful, I enjoyed the whole experience, would definitely recommend this lesson for a learner like myself.
• 5/5 from Karen White, attended Jan 2023: The teacher was excellent and so patient. I used their machine and learnt a few tips. All the materials I needed were available. I will definitely book another workshop. Thank you
• 5/5 from Jessica Green, attended Oct 2022: Kerry was lovely with Jessica and made sure she understood before she went on to the next step. It was informative and we both now have a better understanding of how a sewing machine works.
• 5/5 from Rachel Lowe, attended Oct 2022: It was very helpful and the teacher was very patient and kind. I made a lovely purse witch I am very proud of. I now know how to Sew using my machine and I can use different sewing patterns. ⁰
• 5/5 from Yvonne Hogan, attended Jun 2022: The class I had today was marvellous And Kerry the lady who took the class Was so helpful and friendly And helped me so much I can’t thank her enough So much so I will book some more classes
• 5/5 from Rebecca Money, attended Apr 2022: Kerry is very knowledgeable and helpful. I was asked to take my machine in for us to work on as it is a vintage Singer 603k. Kerry went through the various functions and adjustments on the machine which was very helpful, I didn't realise the machine had so many functions. Kerry helped me try various stitching / adjusting length, etc. My session was in the Lincoln store, in the middle of the shop. I felt a bit uncomfortable with this but I was soon too busy working with Kerry to worry about people shopping around us. I found the session extremely helpful, the machine was my late mum's and I hadn't used it since I was about 10 years old. Kerry helped me to remember how to feed the thread and adjust the tension, and to fill a bobbin. The session was very good value for money.
• 5/5 from Ann Worrall, attended Jan 2022: Workshop was brilliant. Teacher was lovely, very supportive and very knowledgable. I was asked if I had my machine with me but told her I didn’t as the email said not to. Issue very quickly resolved. Machine and materials provided. Showed me lots of things I can do with my machine and gave me a lot of confidence.
• 5/5 from Lydia Davies, attended Nov 2021: Emailed me before the appointment to ask for details of what I wanted to achieve. Reminder emails and great communication throughout the process before my one to one workshop. All staff were lovely and helpful. Highly recommend to anyone this workshop if your wanting to improve your skills with your machine or need help and guidance with a project. Items to take away to support your personal growth. Definitely going to return again to continue to improve my sewing skills, Thankyou so much!
• 5/5 from Laura Danese, attended Oct 2021: Kerry (the teacher) was amazing. Charismatic, professional, acknowledged, patient, etc. My daughter started to saw a skirt for the first time ever. She has learned so much in just one hour! I would reccomend this tutorial to everyone.
• 5/5 from Elizabeth Starmer, attended Oct 2021: Kerry was a brilliant teacher! Very friendly and easy to talk to I got exactly what I wanted from the workshop. Great value for money would definitely recommend it. I know a bit more about my sewing machine now thanks Kerry.