One-to-one Sewing Workshop

Recent reviews of One-to-one Sewing Workshop

• 5/5 from Jenny Peckham, attended Aug 2026: Great lesson and I learned lots of useful tips and ideas. The tips were the sort of thing that you would only pick up if you'd been sewing for a while so I feel like I am ahead of the game now.
• 5/5 from Nuala Wilson, attended Jul 2026: My teacher was well prepared for lesson. Clear instructions and demonstration of machine. Knowledgable young girl. Gave me lots of tips and advice for my own machine. I really enjoyed the lesson. Met all my needs
• 5/5 from Amaa Bansal, attended Jul 2026: Jill @ Chingford Hobby craft …she was brilliant very knowledgeable learned a lot … it was basic sewing machine how to use it and problem solving…
• 5/5 from Sylvia Sheppard, attended Jun 2026: Jill was the teacher in my sewing class. We got through so much in the hour. She explained everything in an understandable way, often repeating instructions if i asked her. I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and would have no hesitation recommending it to others. Thank you Jill for such an enjoyable morning.
• 5/5 from Ioana Ionel, attended Jun 2026: Jill was very helpful and understanding. She helped me with basics of sewing on a machine and suggested different types of machines I should consider choosing from. Lovely session, thank you!
• 5/5 from Teju, attended Mar 2026: Very enjoyable personalised sewing class for me and my 13 year old daughter. Jill was patient and explained what do in detail. She was able to improve my daughter’s technique by giving her the individual attention that is lacking in a big classroom. She went through the basics of how to use a sewing machine (on 2 different machines), and let us practice after each step. I have done many sewing classes over the years, but I believe this one will stick.
• 5/5 from Hayrunnisa Gilgil, attended Mar 2026: Jill was super nice she was so patient and was just really clear, answered all my questions and really encouraged me to take the next step into sewing. My only issue was the scheduling as they initially booked me at 11pm which was a mistake then 11am but there was a clash in the time so then they made it 12:30 which Im fine with but then I got a message saying its at 11am so it was a little confusing but once I got there it was all good!
• 5/5 from Glemma Edwards, attended Mar 2026: I thoroughly enjoyed my class and am so glad I booked it. Jill was patient and the pace of the class was very good for me. I can't wait to start practicing on my own. Thanks, Jill!
• 5/5 from Nika Bailey, attended Feb 2026: I wanted to learn the basics of using a sewing machine, and so much was covered. Jill at the Chingford branch was very knowledgable and welcoming. There was a lot to take in, but Jill emphasised the importance of practicing and trial and error.
• 5/5 from Daphne Williams, attended Feb 2026: The teacher was very polite and professional. She took the time to make me feel at ease and her tutoring was good.
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Jul 2025: Went for a sewing class and Jill was very helpful. She taught me lots of things that I didn't know beforehand. Would love to send my daughter to learn the basics next time!
• 5/5 from Beverley Baptiste, attended May 2025: The hour went very quickly but enjoyed the one to one, great for beginners.
• 5/5 from Stephanie, attended Feb 2025: I needed help to set up my Sewing machine and trouble shoot some issues I had. The teacher was professional, informative, and once we got into it quickly adapted to my skill level and focused on what I needed to know. She gave me really helpful tips and troubleshooting advice that I am sure will be coming in handy with my upcoming planned project. I enjoyed our session and would highly recommend to anyone else looking to ups kill even if they think they know it all.
• 5/5 from Gemma, attended Oct 2024: I had Jill for a 2 hour workshop. She was very kind and helpful as i was a complete beginer. The store did not have my specific machine so Jill showed me the basics and potential diffrences. I was given multiple practice sheets and 2 mask making kits (as they were on clearence). It was a great workshop and very informitive!
• 5/5 from Mrs Lisa Valen, attended Oct 2024: Jill the teacher was brilliant! really knowledgeable and helpful and very friendly. really impressed. well worth every penny x
• 5/5 from Emily Rought-Brooks, attended Aug 2024: Jill was knowledgeable and helpful and gave me lots of useful advice and support during the workshop.
• 5/5 from Yvonne Farley, attended Jul 2024: Great tips and guidance, clear precise and helpful. Would definitely recommend. The teacher was very friendly and very encouraging, the session was led by what I wanted to know. Fantastic
• 5/5 from Vanessa Bowness, attended Jul 2024: I learn how to use my sewing machine, the teacher Jill was excellent, very knowledgeable and very approachable, I think the overall experience was worth the money, it was in a nice quite setting, I really enjoyed the class, thanks you Jill. Regards Vanessa
• 5/5 from June Parchment, attended Jul 2024: I had a session with Jill today and can honestly say she was BRILLIANT. She demonstrated so many skills, and tips to support my sewing journey. I could not have asked for more. Very knowledgable, friendly and a relaxed pace. I would really recommend Jill. She was awesome. Thank you so much. I’ll be back for more!
• 5/5 from Leah Headley, attended Jun 2024: I will most definitely recommend friends and family to hobbycraft.. the reason being the lady who supported me provided an excellent service. She was patient, kind gave good l explained. Made me feel at home. Also the staff in shop was very friendly.
• 5/5 from Victoria Paul, attended May 2024: Very informative and helpful. She had a friendly manner and made us feel at ease. We felt able to ask questions She demonstrated all aspects of our machine Many thanks We feel more confident to try now.
• 5/5 from Gloria, attended Apr 2024: Great class and well worth the fee. I’m a sewer but haven’t been near my machine in 10+ years so wanted a refresher on functions and a focus on what to do when I find the threads all bunched up on the back of the fabric. Julie was my host, she was patient and happy to repeat advice on the various machine functions when I didn’t quite absorb the first demonstration. Julie’s teaching skills were excellent. I recommend this sewing class with Julie to new and experienced sewers alike. Date of class - Wednesday 3rd April 2024.
• 5/5 from Bex Bohea, attended Mar 2024: We had a great teacher, friendly, easy to understand - went above and beyond with recommendations and tips.
• 5/5 from Anita Bulsara, attended Jan 2024: My teacher was so lovely. She explained everything I needed to know about the machine and went further by demonstrating at the same time. There wasn't anything that she didn't know. I would highly recommend her and looking forward to going back for any further help I need. Thank you so much
• 5/5 from Nadia, attended Dec 2023: Jill explained how to set up, clean and use the sewing machine very clearly. She showed me how to do the stitches and let me try and do them to. She also showed us the types of needles to use for the type of fabric and different threads to use and the sewing machines and prices. Jill was overall very nice and she didn’t make the session feel rushed.
• 5/5 from Emma Wallis, attended Nov 2023: Jill was an excellent teacher and has given me the confidence to get started with my own sewing machine!
• 5/5 from Kamini Jani, attended Oct 2023: The session was great and Jill was very knowledgeable and she was able to answer my questions. Jill showed me step by step how things can be done on my machine, she was very polite which put me at ease. I was given a template to take home.
• 5/5 from Jannine Smith, attended Oct 2023: Jill at Hobbycraft in Chingford was an excellent teacher. Her approach was simple and concise - and I can tell she has an 'old school' touch. I highly recommend her for the one-to-one sewing class
• 5/5 from Maria Pleydell, attended Oct 2023: Teacher jill was great really relaxing I leant quite a lot glad I went. Thank you Jill
• 5/5 from Laura Lock, attended Oct 2023: Jill was a fantastic teacher. She took me through the machine step by step and answered all my questions. She is so knowledgeable and passionate about her projects and made me really enthusiastic about what I can make with my new found skills.
• 5/5 from Daisy-Mae Scott, attended Sep 2023: Today I had a one to one sewing class with the great teacher Jill at the chingford branch. I learnt so many valuable tips from jill and she was extremely patient and knowledgeable with understanding my project and what I needed out of the lesson outcome. We went through everything from cleaning the machine to sewing and knowing which threads, needles and accessories and binding would be best for my project. I left extremely confident in knowing my abilities and happy to take on new projects. I would really recommend Jill and her Colleagues for a one to one sewing lesson as I left extremely happy and knowledgeable. And best part is the place is extremely clean and tidy so you’re easily able to work. A bargain at only £20.00 a session!
• 5/5 from Eniola Adeoye-Fadipe, attended Aug 2023: Taught me a lot of tips and tricks I didn’t know and I would definitely recommend it to everyone
• 5/5 from Beverly Hodges, attended May 2023: The sewing workshop was excellent. We went to learn how to set up a sewing machine and how to get started. Gill explained everything very clearly and was very happy to go over anything again. We thoroughly enjoyed the workshop.
• 4/5 from Karen Russo, attended May 2023: Great basic introduction for working with our new Singer machine. Lovely tutor and very supportive
• 5/5 from Sandra Bennett, attended Mar 2023: Very good value for money Gill was exceptional She was so knowledgeable and very welcoming. She explained everything slowly. Had so much patience. I came away feeling so confident. Gill was remarkable.
• 5/5 from Joan Louis, attended Mar 2023: Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Quite a lot was accomplished during the hour and the teacher was knowledgeable about the product. Good value for money. I left feeling very confident
• 5/5 from Hayley Hadfield, attended Mar 2023: Jill is a brilliant and knowledgeable teacher she explained how to use my machine showed me sewing styles and techniques in great detail. Never used a sewing machine before but now I've gained confidence using my new machine. Thanks for all your help!
• 5/5 from Sandra Bennett, attended Dec 2022: Jill was absolutely fantastic she took her time to go through everything I would need to work my sewing machine her information was invaluable. So glad I attended this class. I feel so much more confident now.
• 5/5 from Maeve Banham, attended Nov 2022: Thanks so much for a great class, Jill! I have just bought my first sewing machine and was having issues getting started. Jill was really lovely, went through everything clearly and gave me some great tips. She showed me lots of different sewing techniques and stitches and also how to care for my machine. Brilliant value for money and very enjoyable!
• 5/5 from Gillian Hambleton, attended Aug 2022: Jill was so lovely and she put my granddaughter at ease straight away. It was the first time my granddaughter had used a sewing machine and she really enjoyed all the exercises Jill showed her. I have purchased a sewing machine and we can’t wait to get started.
• 5/5 from Skye Adams, attended May 2022: Teacher and class was amazing. Great value for money I came away very confident and with vast knowledge of different types of machines available. The class literally covered everything from cleaning machine to all functionality of them. Fantastic teacher and all staff very helpful and welcoming. Would definitely recommend.
• 5/5 from Amelia Clarke, attended Apr 2022: Jill was a brilliant teacher, who was kind, friendly and helpful. The workspace was spacious and ideal for focusing on what we were learning. Jill helped my daughter and I learn how to set up and begin to use a sewing machine. She was very thorough and ensured we understood each step and were able to practise. Everything went smoothly and I would recommend this session to everyone!
• 5/5 from Sophie Whybrow, attended Feb 2022: Lovely teacher, super straightforward and explained in an easy-to-understand way. If you would like to learn the basics of how to use your sewing machine, you will like this course. Thank you :)
• 5/5 from Irena Popikova, attended Nov 2021: Had a lesson with Jill and I was not disappointed! I am a complete beginner so Jill made sure i knew how to start on my own machine. She showed me basic things and sewing techniques so that i can comfortably start on my own machine at home. The class was well worth the money and gave me confidence to use my machine with basic projects. Jill is excellent, very patient and her instructions were so clear. Thank you Jill. The staff at hobbycraft were all nice and welcoming so i will be going back to the shop to buy some material The only thing i wish is that Hobbycraft do more sewing lessons as i would definitely be interested to do different projects Highly recommend the class
• 5/5 from Ruth Parson, attended Oct 2021: The instructor, Jill, was great. Very knowledgeable and helpful and patient! Would definitely recommend. Gave me confidence to use my sewing machine more and get on with some new projects!
• 5/5 from Serife Ayvaz, attended Oct 2021: Very good instructor well talked class with easy step by step instructions into how to use the machine an it’s set up how to sew with the different settings on the machine Handy tips on the machine as well as all the little extra tip given in the class
• 4/5 from Patricia Rustem, attended Sep 2021: First, the positives: the teacher, Jill, was very nice and helpful and knew her stuff. However, Hobbycraft’s system is lacking- I was told not to bring anything, but apparently I should have brought my machine. Secondly, I tried to postpone the session the day before but got no response to my email, so went anyway. Nothing was set up when I arrived, but Jill was apparently a replacement teacher and she did set things up within ten minutes and gave me a full hour’s lesson. So the four stars are for her, and it would have been five stars if Hobbycraft were more organised. The session was a good refresher for me as I hadn’t sewn for many years, just what I asked Jill for.
• 4/5 from Jennifer, attended Aug 2021: The teacher was very helpful. She help me understand the settings on my sewing machine.