One-to-one Sewing Workshop

Recent reviews of One-to-one Sewing Workshop

• 5/5 from Hannah Taylor, attended Jul 2026: The teacher val was amazing the lesson was for my daughter and she loved it. Will definitely book in another one soon
• 5/5 from Sarah Kershaw, attended Jun 2026: Isla loved her session with Val. It was really enjoyable and informative. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Beverley Iren, attended Apr 2026: Lesson was for my 8yr old grandchild with first lesson for her new sewing machine. Viv was super supportive and made the class enjoyable and relatable. Would recommend.
• 5/5 from Nikki Jones, attended Apr 2026: We went along to a 1-1 sewing workshop with Val at Tunbridge Wells. My daughters confidence grew learning how to use the sewing machine and came away feeling proud of herself, excited to get sewing. A fantastic introduction into sewing. Val was kind and easy to relax with. She pitched the lesson at the right level for my daughter to follow and was fully focused to her needs.
• 5/5 from Grace Gregory, attended Mar 2026: Very detailed. Lovely enjoyable class learnt so much in the hour we had. Would highly recommend
• 5/5 from Jenni Hewitt, attended Mar 2026: Such a useful session to get to know my sewing machine and the basics with some fab tips.
• 5/5 from Ellie Finch, attended Feb 2026: Val was amazing, she got my new machine up and running and showed me how to do all the things I asked/needed. She was so friendly, very kind & explained everything really well!
• 5/5 from Emma Lovell, attended Feb 2026: My daughter is ASD and did a sewing machine class with val. Val was fantastic with her took her though step by step on how to use the sewing machine. Very impressed with the workshop. Would do another!
• 5/5 from Lucy Sangster, attended Feb 2026: Val is a fantastic teacher! She explained everything so clearly, in a way which made it simple for my 10 year old daughter (and me!) to understand. Val’s passion for sowing was inspiring and we were so impressed by her knowledge. We are now familiar with our new sowing machine and feeling more confident already! As beginners we will be booking more workshops with Val, so she can support us with our new sowing project. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Feb 2026: Val was wonderful - so friendly and helpful. Really lovely session and will book another once I had begun the sewing projects I have in mind.
• 5/5 from Veronique Green, attended Jan 2026: Teacher was very knowledgeable, super friendly and excellent at demonstrating how to use overlocker.
• 5/5 from Karen Gunner, attended Nov 2025: Had a sewing lesson, I learnt so much about the machine and lots of useful tips. Very supportive and informative and any future questions more than happy to answer. Lovely tutor
• 5/5 from Donna, attended Oct 2025: Val was an amazing teacher. Really patient with my 12 year old daughter using a sewing machine for the first time. We got through loads in the hour and were able to choose what we wanted to focus on. Great beginner class and we will be back for more, with a focus on making a simple project. Val was really knowledgeable and has lots of expertise. Thank you for a lovely lesson.
• 5/5 from Ken Saunders, attended Aug 2025: Learnt the basics which was the object for me from a very good knowledgeable teacher. Very enjoyable.
• 5/5 from Julie Lawes, attended Aug 2025: Val was amazing again. So patient and encouraging. She troubleshot some mechanical issues and increased my understanding of how to keep a sewing machine in good working order. I felt very warm at one point and Val got me some water. I have at last, with Val’s patient and clear instructions., managed to put in a zip, something I never thought I would achieve. I feel excited about going home and practicing zips now. I look forward to returning for another lesson when I have practiced what I have learnt so far.
• 5/5 from Paul Roberts, attended Aug 2025: The class was for my daughter who has recently got into sowing, Val the teacher was really good with her, running her through all the different elements and some key faults she might run into. She taught her in away she found it easy to understand and there was lots of hands on practice. She was very knowledgeable and also went through tips on working of patterns and producing a garment. Would highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Julie Lawes, attended Jul 2025: My teacher was very patient, knowledgeable, encouraging and understanding, nothing was too much trouble. I refreshed my memory about using my sewing machine and learnt a great deal about how to use it properly, learning things I had not been aware of before. I now feel I have a much better understanding, am able to trouble shoot and have gained hugely in confidence. It was fun and uplifting to feel that with practice I would be able to undertake some projects that I hadn’t believed I would be capable off. It was easy to get my gift card and I used it straight away..
• 5/5 from Kim Otway, attended Jun 2025: Excellent tuition; would definitely recommend, Val is a brilliant teacher.
• 5/5 from Sharon Marchant, attended Jun 2025: 9year old review - it was really good easy to do and helpful....Amazing
• 5/5 from Hannah Kenward, attended Jun 2025: Really enjoyed the workshop. Val was great talking me through step-by-step how to approach the dress pattern and giving me tips along the way. Her explanations were clear and she was able to answer all my questions. Would recommend highly.
• 5/5 from Jojo Cho, attended Jun 2025: Val was amazing. She taught my daughter how to set up the machine and explained to her patiently. Lovely experience with her in hobby craft
• 5/5 from Debbie Shaw, attended May 2025: Class was really hard to book as I had 2 x 1hr slots, website just could not cope. Took 10 emails back and forth to eventually sort it, very frustrating. Customer service were very helpful in the end though. So glad I persevered, Val was amazing! She asked me my goals and then met them exactly! I got plenty of hands on machine time myself too, to practice. The 2nd hour was spent with a paper pattern, Val explaining everything in layman’s terms to me. We had fun too, a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon, thank you so much.
• 5/5 from Pamela Tricker, attended Feb 2025: Val gave an excellent introduction to using an electric sewing machine and a look at how to use patterns. This workshop was for my 14 year old granddaughter, a complete novice, who learnt a lot from Val on how to begin sewing with a machine. Highly recommended. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Devki, attended Feb 2025: I am very new to sewing and wanted to learn everything from the basic like threading the needle in the machine, bobbins etc. Val is very patient and an excellent teacher. You can tell that she really enjoys sewing. She made sure that I understood not just the basics of sewing but also went above and beyond to teach me the how to select the correct needles for my machine. Val was very kind to let me take some fabric samples to practice at home. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Alison Fotheringham, attended Jan 2025: My daughter and I had an introduction to our sewing machine session with a bit of time spent on understanding patterns too. Val was very patient with us and gave us a lot of information along with allowing us to practice what we were learning. Val was very informative, engaging and made the session informal and fun. She gave us a few fat quarters to try things out at home which we did right away. My daughter took to it very easily so I think we may have created a new sewing enthusiast! Thank you and highly recommended x
• 5/5 from Jane, attended Jan 2025: Val is invested & that’s a quality you can’t buy! She is encouraging, reassuring, complimentary & sets realistic goals. I can’t believe the progress I am seeing… I am delighted to have found her & grateful for her care and enthusiasm.
• 5/5 from Jen Cooper, attended Jan 2025: Val is so friendly and knowledgable! I’m a total beginner at sewing and Val was patient and encouraging, and so clear at explaining everything - you can tell how passionate she is about sewing, and teaching others how to do it! The hour whizzed by and I can’t wait to book in for my next lesson.
• 5/5 from Juliette Hay, attended Jan 2025: Val was brilliant. Would definitely recommend Tunbridge Wells for sewing workshop's. Thank You Val.
• 5/5 from Ai Ru Lee, attended Jan 2025: Val was great! It was a great introduction to sewing and also provided me with valuable tips for the projects I am planning to do. Can't wait to get started.
• 5/5 from Rachel Brown, attended Jan 2025: The lesson was very helpful and I learn everything I wanted to know, Val was very friendly and knowledgeable and I really enjoyed the lesson. :)
• 5/5 from Claire Lisle, attended Jan 2025: Val was so knowledgeable. Explained about using the correct materials to get the best stitching. My machine wasn't stitching properly.
• 5/5 from Evi, attended Nov 2024: Val was great! left feeling i grasped the basics and much more confident about sewing and inspired. Many thanks!
• 5/5 from Evie Davies, attended Sep 2024: My daughter had a get to know you sewing machine class. The teacher was fantastic giving her some tips and tricks for if the machine stops working. It made my daughter confident in using her machine. She can not wait to go back
• 5/5 from Samantha Davis, attended Aug 2024: Val was absolutely fantastic with her knowledge and approach to our lesson today. She covered all areas with getting to know the machine. We are now confident to go away and learn! So grateful for the time given.
• 5/5 from Ellen Paler, attended Aug 2024: I had a very helpful lesson. Lots of really good advice. Thank you very much!
• 5/5 from Gia Gomez, attended Jul 2024: My experience was really great. I came into the class with no background to sewing at all but with Val's help and guidance I felt confident and excited to get into sewing. I'm looking into booking more classes in the future.
• 5/5 from Angela Warren, attended Jul 2024: We really enjoyed our hour's workshop with Val - she was patient, passionate and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you!
• 5/5 from Emma Hicks, attended Jan 2024: We had a great time with the sewing lesson. Val was so helpful, patient and friendly. This is the first experience of a sewing machine for my daughter and the class was just what we needed. I would definitely recommend and it’s great to know there are people at Hobbycraft who have experience they can share. We’d definitely come back for other lessons or tips when needed.
• 5/5 from Erica Mabruk, attended Jan 2024: Val was lovely and made Erica (aged 11 and brand new to using a sewing machine) feel at ease right away. She explained everything very clearly and got Erica having a go almost immediately, so she was learning and growing in confidence right away. Erica loved the experience and can't wait to get going on her own machine which was the same model as the one in the workshop. Val offered to help anytime if Erica has any issues with her home sewing. Great value for money too. Highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Hazel White, attended Oct 2023: Val was fantastic - really friendly and patient! She paced the lesson perfectly and explained how to use the machine perfectly. She really built my confidence! Can't recommend these classes enough - superb!
• 5/5 from Fiona, attended Oct 2023: A fantastic beginners class, I knew nothing about using a sewing machine at the start of the hour and by the end I knew everything I needed to know to start sewing clothes, it was a brilliant class and my teacher was amazing and very patient.
• 5/5 from Loraine Smith, attended Sep 2023: Very friendly and approachable, gave good advice and learnt a lot. Good value session. Would recommend
• 5/5 from Andrea, attended Sep 2023: Great way to spend an hour. Val is lovely. Very sound advice Will be back
• 5/5 from Lorraine Wiltshire, attended Sep 2023: Val was absolutely wonderful. My first sewing lesson & was nervous. Val put me at ease, talked through how to set up the machine & feeling more confident that I can set my own machine up & practice before starting on my own project. Val answered all my questions with demonstrations. I throughly enjoyed my lesson made even more enjoyable by how passionate Val is about sewing. Good venue with parking available.
• 5/5 from Renu Agarwal, attended Aug 2023: Brilliant class, my 9yr old daughter did it and has become much confident. Thank you to Val for being very patient and teaching her most useful bits.
• 5/5 from Lucy Ward, attended Jul 2023: Val showed my daughter how to apply bias binding to a top. She was really friendly, gave us a demonstration and then talked my daughter through having a go herself. Val was very encouraging and answered all our questions. Would definitely go back for more workshops.
• 5/5 from Amanda Pereira, attended Jul 2023: The session was really helpful and informative. I learnt how to put a zip into a skirt that I am making.
• 5/5 from Samantha Bowers, attended Jul 2023: Absolutely amazing lady. Val was patient, understanding, kind and Very excepting. My daughter has autism and doesn't really speak to people but it didn't phase Val at all she was exceptionally chatting to her even though she didn't answer back and informative throughout. Thank you
• 5/5 from Sarah Wordsworth, attended Jul 2023: Val was a great teacher. Asked questions, gave me lots of tips, demonstrated the tasks and let me have a go too. Very patient. Good venue, all set up, lots of room, good light, plenty of materials provided for me to have a go. I took advantage of half price offer and felt it was good value for money, it was an enjoyable experience. I will be more confident using my sewing machine and will definitely practice inserting zips at home. Thank you!
• 5/5 from Maxine Kennedy, attended Jul 2023: Val was very approachable and she put me at ease with her relaxed manner. I came in hesitant about inserting zippers and I left feeling confident that I will now be able to do it. The opportunity to practise with her guidance was very helpful. I hope to be able to do another sewing workshop with Val at Hobbycraft in the near future. Thank you very much, Val.