One-to-one Sewing Workshop

Recent reviews of One-to-one Sewing Workshop

• 5/5 from Christine Muir, attended Sep 2026: Very friendly and helpful class! As a complete beginner my teacher was very patient and explained everything in a very easy to understand way. I can’t wait to get started now!
• 5/5 from Alison Stevenson, attended Sep 2026: Excellent. A thorough step by step of the functions of the machine and how use different stitches. I was able to see how to correctly set up and how to troubleshoot mistakes. It was everything I needed to regain confidence. Many thanks to Rachael.
• 5/5 from June Silk, attended Aug 2026: Teacher was very pleasant and helpful. Setting up new machine and general tips were very good. The whole experience was very enjoyable. It was easy to get a gift card.
• 5/5 from Lindsey Dawkins, attended Jul 2026: Was made to feel very at ease and was asked what I wanted out of the lesson. It was explained very well which made me feel more confident. Would recommend.
• 5/5 from Katie Hillman, attended Jul 2026: This lesson on basic sewing machine use was great. My 10 year old daughter and I came away with many questions answered so we can now use her sewing machine more confidently. I loved learning how to do button holes too! I would be interested to have further lessons to learn to use zips or make cushion covers etc.
• 5/5 from Cara Longhurst, attended Jul 2026: Racheal was a great teacher. Ensured we had the same sewing machine we had purchased to practice on. Very patient and didn’t rush.
• 5/5 from Teresa Brown, attended Jul 2026: I booked a one-to-one workshop to learn how to use an overlocker, and it was incredibly helpful. When I first saw the overlocker machine, I felt quite overwhelmed. However, within just a few minutes, I felt very confident.Rachael was highly knowledgeable about all aspects of sewing and was more than happy to share her expertise with me. Thank you so much for a fantastic session!
• 5/5 from Meghan, attended Jul 2026: Deborah was very helpful and patient. She explained everything thoroughly and assisted in helping choose a machine and everything you could think of! Very pleased and would recommend
• 5/5 from Carol, attended Jun 2026: I had a 1-2-1 sewing workshop with Rachel at Crawley and it was great, just what I wanted. She helped me get familiar with a new machine, gave lots of general tips for using different stitches, showed me how to do buttonholes. It was a really useful session, thank you.
• 5/5 from Jacqui Holmes, attended Jun 2026: Rachel was very knowledgeable, friendly and listened to what I wanted to/ needed to know.
• 5/5 from Angela Miller, attended Apr 2026: Great one to one class! I was a total beginner and I was treated with patience and everything was explained very clearly. I can’t wait to try my new skills!
• 5/5 from Amy Collins, attended Mar 2026: Lovely session, really clear guidance and friendly. Helped ease my anxiety of starting some projects i want to do
• 5/5 from Jan Spratt, attended Mar 2026: Very useful information on getting me started after many years without sewing Debbie was very clear professional and extremely knowledgeable Thank you for an enjoyable workshop. I can’t wait to start using my machine
• 5/5 from Denise Smith, attended Feb 2026: I went to a one 2 one sewing machine class as a complete beginner, my teacher was patient, knowledgeable and made me feel very comfortable. I would highly recommend
• 5/5 from Carolyn Kendall, attended Feb 2026: Brilliant workshop with Deborah who gave me everything I needed to know about my new sewing machine and how to do some basic maintenance on my old machine to save it from the skip! Excellent value and would highly recommended it as so personally tailored to individual needs. 10/10
• 5/5 from Sarah Jane Acres, attended Jan 2026: I did a one hour Sewing Machine class with Debi at the Crawley branch and was excellent. Debi is an brilliant teacher, so knowledgeable and very patient. It was the first time I had use a machine since I left school 40 years ago and the lesson really gave me confidence to go forward and purchase a sewing machine. This is a great class to take before you make a committment and also sensible advice on the type of machine you need rather than spending a fortune on one that really isn't needed for a beginner. I owuld definitely go back for another lesson in the future. Thanks Debi.
• 5/5 from Roseanna Rolph, attended Dec 2025: Deborah facilitated a fantastic one to one getting to know your sewing machine workshop. She gave clear instructions and precise explanations that helped me to gain an understanding of how to look after and use my Singer Simple. Please pass my thanks on to her.
• 5/5 from Alice Langman, attended Nov 2025: Really helpful and useful. Rachel was great patient and kind and gage USC’s really good beginner lesson
• 5/5 from Caroline Pullum, attended Oct 2025: Rachel is epic! We did a 1-1 plus extra guest, and she put up with all my husbands intricate questions and was super patient, knowledgeable and we would definitely come again without hesitation.
• 5/5 from Lindsay Archer, attended Sep 2025: Really enjoyed the workshop, the teacher was friendly, clear with instructions and helpful. I would certainly recommend a workshop if you need help or support for a project. Good value for money.
• 5/5 from Ailsa Kirby, attended Sep 2025: Debbie was friendly and so knowledgable. She did a close match to the Singer machine I have at home which was helpful. We went through how to thread the machine, the needle and the bobbin, how to clear thread jams, various stitches, lengths, how to sew in a circle, making a seam. It gave me an insight into the world of sewing again after nearly 40 years! Looking forward to putting into practice what Debbie taught me.
• 5/5 from Lynda Bailey, attended Aug 2025: The teacher was brilliant and ever so helpful she made you feel relaxed and going though the machine was great, I went home feeling good with myself.
• 5/5 from Isabelle Coles, attended Jul 2025: Rachael was so lovely and helpful. Would definitely recommend. The atmosphere is amazing and it’s such good value for money.
• 5/5 from Justyna Mamcarz, attended Jul 2025: Had absolutely amazing time! Brought my sewing machine and been shown everything I need to start making my own projects. It is definitely worth the money and couldn’t recommend it high enough
• 5/5 from Diane Lane, attended Jul 2025: Rachel was very knowledgeable, clear in her instruction and very friendly. She explained exactly what I needed and hopefully I will now be able to use my sewing machine at home!
• 5/5 from Emily Walker, attended May 2025: Very informative, thank you very much!
• 5/5 from Pam Burt, attended Mar 2025: I really enjoyed my 121 workshop with Rachel. She was very welcoming and happy to go over any issues I have with my sewing machine. We also discussed a sewing project I have yet to start and she gave me lots of tips to complete it. I would highly recommend a workshop with Rachel.
• 5/5 from Dorota Soronna, attended Mar 2025: Absolutely fantastic! Loved the class, was super helpful and I will be attending again.
• 5/5 from Sheila Bertram, attended Mar 2025: I was having a few problems with my new machine, ie bobbin and settings etc. I found the workshop very helpful
• 5/5 from Fabienne Salmon, attended Mar 2025: The class I went for was about sewing with sewing machine, and how to use them. I just wanted to learn how to thread sewing machine, get the tension right and learn about stitches, and other techniques. I feel a lot more comfortable now using my sewing machine. The teacher (Rachel) was absolutely brilliant! Very friendly and showed me clearly what I needed and wanted to learn. I felt very much at ease due to Rachel being really nice and knowledgeable. I totally recommend this workshop.
• 5/5 from Kate Lincoln, attended Feb 2025: Rachael was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Was very patient with us and taught us lots of things
• 5/5 from Emily Buttress, attended Jan 2025: Lovely teacher gave me lots of advice about using my sewing machine. I learnt things I didn't even know were on my machine! Very helpful, friendly & would highly recommend. Thank you
• 5/5 from Helen Morphew, attended Jan 2025: Really great. Very friendly helpful and patient thank you
• 5/5 from Dulmi Kaluarachchige, attended Oct 2024: Teacher was really nice and explained everything very well and even spent extra time to teach properly
• 4/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Oct 2024: I learned quite a lot in my 1-to-1 sewing lesson, however I was disappointed that I had to sit and wait for the machine to be set up, as that really should have been done in advance, and I was not able to work on an actual project which I had brought with me either. I’m not sure I gained as much as I would have liked to but, having said that, the teacher was very nice and gave clear concise information.
• 5/5 from Jennifer Lambert, attended Sep 2024: Very helpfull and Debbie was excellent. Was well worth it. I am looking to book another class
• 5/5 from George Connolly, attended Sep 2024: Sewing equipment talk through and familiarisation with machine practice together with tips on use and help with specific desired sewing tasks. Fantastic and helpful clear teacher made learning feel easy to follow. Good value for money as so much info, help and guidance crammed into the hour. Overall excellent. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Anna Savage, attended Sep 2024: I found the hobby craft workshop experience very good indeed. The trainer was very nice & took her time to show & explain in great detail how to use the sewing machine I purchased. Nothing was too much trouble for her. A very lovely lady.
• 5/5 from Angela Miller, attended Aug 2024: Debbie was very informative and patient.. she explained things in a fun clear manner and everything was totally relevant to our beginner status! She recommended products for what we wanted to achieve and it was a great experience.
• 5/5 from Katja, attended Aug 2024: An excellent workshop delivered by Debi who was extremely knowledgeable and patient. Highly recommend attending.
• 5/5 from Kylie Wicker, attended Jul 2024: Debi was brilliant and so patient with my daughter. My daughter is now much more confident to use her sewing machine. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Gary Keaney, attended Jul 2024: Debby was a great teacher. Really helped my Wife and I get familiar and comfortable with our new sewing machine. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Danya Lincy, attended Jul 2024: I attended a class with Rachel and she was too clear and learned a lot.
• 5/5 from Joanne Watkin, attended Jul 2024: Wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine, we were able to bring in our own one and the lady was really kind and patient and gave kits of tips.
• 5/5 from Lynne Trussell, attended Jul 2024: I had a one to one learning session on sewing with the lovely Rachel at Crawley branch. I learnt so much in the hour and lots of tips and advice that you could not get through manuals or utubes. Throughly recommend a beginner to do this and great value for money
• 5/5 from Zoe Biggs, attended Jun 2024: Wonderfully knowledgeable, friendly tutor!! Came away with all the basics covered and feeling confident to carry on alone
• 5/5 from Becky, attended May 2024: Myself and my friend came to the session as neither of us knew how to use a sewing machine but both wanted to learn as its such a useful skill. Our session was with Rachael in Crawley who was so patient and helpful with our minimal beginners knowledge. The session was insightful and fun and we are both inspired to purchase a sewing machine and begin a new hobby! Thank you Rachael for a wonderful session.
• 5/5 from Georgia Shakeshaft, attended Mar 2024: Deborah was absolutely brilliant! I wanted to remind myself of how to use a sewing machine and pick up a few tips as it had been a while and she helped so much and gave me some great guidance for future projects.
• 5/5 from Hannah Dalton, attended Mar 2024: Absolutely fantastic sewing session with Debbie today, extremely knowledgeable, flawless teaching, made it very enjoyable and supportive! Strongly recommend! Will be back for more sessions once I've mastered the basics! Debbie is an asset to Hobbycraft - don't let this lady go
• 4/5 from Tricia Hughes, attended Mar 2024: I was confused when I booked because the form wanted me to pick a topic out of a limited menu - none of which is what I needed (though we did spend two minutes on how to sew a button hole) my teacher (sorry, really bad at remembering names) was very friendly and knowledgeable. She was able to find my machine and guide me on bits I didn’t know about it. I needed help in sewing fine, lightweight material and in that she was successful. However it would have helped if the machine she chose, because it was similar to mine didn’t keep “ breaking down” Nevertheless, it was money well spent.