One-to-one Sewing Workshop

Recent reviews of One-to-one Sewing Workshop

• 5/5 from Ian Franklin, attended Jan 2026: Teacher was wonderful in her delivery and her range of knowledge, ensuring that any questions that were asked were answered and queried were guided to the correct products without feeling that upselling was happening.
• 4/5 from Petra Brijs, attended Oct 2025: Rebecca was very helpful in showing how to set up the machine correctly. Then showed us several stitch types and little hints to make sewing easier.
• 5/5 from Ashleigh Rawsthorne, attended Aug 2025: I did the one to one sewing class it was amazing I wanted to see if I still had the skills and confidence to then buy a machine and I walked away feeling so happy and confident knowing that I can still using a sewing machine we got so much done and made a pouch I wanted to leave to make book sleeves and feel confident that I can achieve this honestly the lady I did this with was confident full of knowledge and honestly could not be any nicer she boosted my confidence and made me feel at ease I hope you know you truly did make my day thank you
• 5/5 from Melanie North, attended May 2025: Really enjoyed my sewing workshop. It's given me the confidence to use my machine for all my sewing projects. The teacher was a lovely lady. She answered my questions and understood my needs. I would definitely recommend this workshop
• 5/5 from Sue, attended Feb 2025: I booked a 1:1 class as I’m fairly new to sewing and had got stuck on a piece of a dress pattern I’m following. I saw Rebecca and she was fantastic with helping me figure out how to proceed. She also gave me loads of tips of different ways to tackle and ‘finish’ my project, and was also very encouraging in what I’d achieved so far. I left looking forward to completing my dress.
• 5/5 from Shelagh Norgate, attended Feb 2025: Lovely lady, very helpful and informative. I learnt a lot and will now have a lot to try out on my new sewing machine.
• 5/5 from Amanda Russell, attended Jan 2025: Had a brilliant time with Wendy. She ran through all the basics of how to set up the machine as a complete novice. By the end of the class I had enough confidence to go home and try this out at home. Looking forward to some new projects over the next few months. Look out Sewing Bee here I come!’
• 5/5 from Christine, attended Dec 2024: One to one learning to use my new Hobbycraft sewing machine. Wendy who is situated at the Ashford branch, was very welcoming and very helpful showing you all the key points of the machine. l was given a sample piece to try out my skills on after being shown the workings of the machine. Wendy covered all the aspects of the sewing machine and made it easy to use in the future.
• 5/5 from Sharon, attended Oct 2024: I learnt exactly what I wanted which was 'what to do with the machine once I'd plugged it into the mains.'
• 5/5 from Victoria Boulton, attended Sep 2024: I wanted help to choose the right sewing machine Really helpful and friendly I now have a firm favourite The singer confidence which my husband will be ordering for my Birthday
• 5/5 from Debra Foster,, attended Sep 2024: I’m registered partially sighted and was learning how to use a sewing machine for the first time, my teacher was a very lovely lady called Wendy who was fantastic, she took her time and helped me feel the parts of the machine that she was describing, teaching me the way I personally learn, very helpful with suggesting the type of machine I would need to buy based on how I was explaining my sight and how it affects me, very friendly and made me feel at ease and the lesson fun, just want to say a big thank you to her, her patience and kindness meant a lot to me.
• 5/5 from Jessica Wilson, attended Feb 2024: 1-1 beginners sewing machine 1 hour coure. Took place in designated space on shop floor. Lots of space given and felt calm. Teacher understood my daughters needs and was specific about how to do everything, repeating and allowing daughter time to have a go and practice. My daughter felt comfortable to ask questions and afterwards has now got a love for the sewing machine and already planning to make a dress! We know we can go back and ask questions if needed. Very good value for money having a specialist for a 1-1 and having time to make a few things to learn. We also changed our appointment last minute which the company were very understanding of circumstances and we booked another appointment. Teacher showed how easy things actually were compared to thoughts and feelings of us both. Excellent. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Julie Tedder, attended Dec 2023: Wendy in Ashford is a very good teacher. She goes at a good pace, very informative and taught my granddaughter a lot about her new machine in a short time. Felicity made a bag too and did some practice stitches and was shown how changing the tension makes a difference. Also what functions are available and how they would be used. Excellent price for a one hour bespoke tutorial.
• 5/5 from Stevie Langford, attended Dec 2023: My daughter had a one on one sewing machine session with Wendy at the Ashford branch, she was amazing! We will be be booking in again very soon.
• 5/5 from Sue, attended Nov 2023: Loved my lesson! I’ve never used a sewing machine before so booked for guidance on which machine might suit me, and also how to use one. Rebecca was amazing, patient, knowledgeable and I never felt silly or patronised when asking very basic questions. Easy to park and lots of products to browse. Excellent value for money.
• 5/5 from Julia da Silva, attended Nov 2023: Nice and helpful introduction to a sewing machine for beginners. Very friendly and easy to learn from. Definitely recommended!
• 5/5 from Chrissie, attended Nov 2023: Brilliant session. Artisan teacher was really experienced and helped me resolve a problem I’d been stuck on for months. Friendly, patient and very good at not making me feel embarrassed at my lack of knowledge. I came home and finished my project that afternoon! Great value for money, too.
• 5/5 from Melanie Mills, attended Oct 2023: Rebecca our teacher was absolutely amazing and so knowledgeable and patient. And showed us how to make some really easy bags
• 5/5 from Jessica, attended Oct 2023: This was a great start to using a sewing machine! I was able to get used to it at my own pace, and wasn’t worried about making mistakes or asking for things to be repeated.
• 5/5 from Emily, attended Oct 2023: Rebbeca was a fantastic mentor for the session, i went with little sewing knowledge but i was made to feel at ease and anything i was unsure about was gone through in depth. I had a project in mind for why i wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine and was given so many good ideas of how i could complete my project which was fantastic. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Essie, attended Oct 2023: Will highly recommend this workshop to any beginner. Rebecca was just fantastic! She was very patient and thoroughly explained the basis to me.
• 5/5 from Anne, attended Oct 2023: I cannot recommended this sewing workshop highly enough. Without the tutors expert guidance I would have purchased entirely the wrong machine for my needs. The tutor was highly knowledgeable, friendly and answered all of my questions. I was shown a variety of machines and the made aware of differences between them. I was able to try them out for myself. I have only just become aware of these craft classes and will be booking more, also recommending to friends and family. Hobbycraft is a lovely store to be in. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Sarah, attended Oct 2023: Great workshop, and gave more confidence to set up own sewing machine. Lots of useful tips to hopefully help make a start without damaging machine or going too far wrong. Thank you for your patience!
• 5/5 from Neethu Jacob, attended Aug 2023: Had excellent workshop. The teacher was a good explainer. As I am very new to sewing machine she taught me all the basics. Will definitely recommend.
• 5/5 from Claire Pilcher, attended Jun 2023: I had a sewing machine tutorial yesterday with BECCA at the Ashford store. The venue/making space was well situated and easy to use. All materials were close at hand, and plentiful. I learnt all about my machine and how to maintain it as well as how to use it to its full potential. Becca helped me to make a cute little bag-I did all the work so I ACTUALLY used all the functions of the machine. Excellent tuition from Becca - she gave me confidence and used her extensive knowledge to answer all my questions. What a thoroughly FANTASTIC gift from a friend. Excellent value for money - I would DEFINITELY recommend. Thank you
• 5/5 from Detchema Baptiste, attended Jun 2023: The tutor was great at teaching us the basics of how to use a sewing machine and gave lots of advice and tips. She was very kind and patient and we had a lot of fun. Thanks Wendy!
• 5/5 from Sarah Mascall, attended Apr 2023: Fantastic lesson. Wendy was very patient and kind and explained things in a way that I could understand. Definitely would take another class once I develop with my sewing.
• 5/5 from Kerry Gallivan, attended Apr 2023: I had my one to one with Wendy, such a lovely lady puts you at ease. I explained the problem I was having and Wendy went through everything step by step explained everything and I can't thank Wendy enough. At the end of my one to one she said I'm here if there is any problems or questions I need to ask down the line. Outstanding customer service thank you Wendy.
• 5/5 from Emma Wildman, attended Apr 2023: Excellent teacher. Lovely sewing machine for my grand daughter to work on. She thoroughly enjoyed it.
• 5/5 from Sue Hoyle, attended Mar 2023: Keely was a great teacher, helping me as a complete beginner. Explaining all parts of the machine, threading it up, giving me little tips that come with experience and helping me to complete a basic bag. She was happy to answer any questions. I will be booking again for more advanced projects. Couldn't recommend enough.
• 5/5 from Jade Windle, attended Mar 2023: Becca was a great teacher, and defo well work the money! My one to one sewing session was amazing at boosting my confidence as a beginner and Becca was patient and very easy to learn from. We went over the machine and it's different features and was such a nice drive compared to the machine I have at home. We went over the different stitches and made a little pouch that I was chuffed with. Will be looking at other workshops to attend as this was brilliant!
• 5/5 from Kelly Jones, attended Mar 2023: Had lovely lesson/workshop learning my new machine and looking forward in using it for the first time. Becci was clear and a very good understanding which she passed on to me. Will look for another workshop to do.
• 5/5 from Keely Henderson, attended Feb 2023: Wendy was really helpful, explained everything so clearly and covered exactly what I needed. Well worth the money will come back when I am working on a specific project.
• 5/5 from Mia Kenward, attended Jan 2023: I had a brilliant session with Wendy at Ashford, Kent that I had booked my kids to also have a one to one experience themselves, so that we can all use a sewing machine safely. I have also ordered a better sewing machine for the family.
• 5/5 from Pauline Hayesmore, attended Jan 2023: Wendy was great on my sewing experience and helped me to sort out the Bits I did not understand in the instruction leaflet.I found the whole time well worthwhile and would do it again if I hit a problem in the future. Pauline
• 5/5 from Susan Dadson, attended Dec 2022: Because was an excellent tutor, I wanted a refresher after not matching for 40 years. She was friendly helpful and personable. I now feel much more confident.
• 5/5 from Sharna Northrop, attended Dec 2022: Becca was great, showed me everything i wanted to know and more. I have lots of little projects to complete now.
• 5/5 from Uditi Jain, attended Nov 2022: Wendy the teacher was really good and very patient, knowledgeable and helpful. The materials were lovely too. We enjoyed our session
• 5/5 from Kata, attended Oct 2022: My Teacher was brilliant, she gave me confidence and now I can do basic sewing! Sunday is a good time for the lessons as the shop is not too busy.
• 5/5 from Sophie Sommer, attended Sep 2022: Wendy was absolutely amazing, 10/10 recommend! Great teahcer and great class content! Loved it!
• 5/5 from Emma Plumb, attended Aug 2022: Very helpful and knowledgable. I would book again. Thank you Please remove the word count.
• 5/5 from Paige Holland, attended Aug 2022: Very helpful, built my confidence and an overall pleasurable experience. Would highly recommend! Great teacher
• 5/5 from John Drewett, attended Aug 2022: Becca was brilliant, the whole class was extremely good and I left feeling confident about using my machine and tackling bigger projects
• 5/5 from Allison Ovenden, attended Jun 2022: A fantastic class A wonderful l, patient teacher (Wendy) cannot rate her highly enough. Friendly & encouraging, I’ve really got the bug already
• 5/5 from Gerda Vaiksnoraite, attended May 2022: Becky was amazing- friendly, patient and a very knowledgeable teacher. I learned how to set up a sewing machine, sew in a straight line, even taught how to make a basic bag! I am a complete novice and feel much more confident after Becky’s lesson. Very good value for money. Would definitely recommend it to friends.
• 5/5 from Deborah Waring, attended Apr 2022: Becca was amazing, I’ve come away with so much confidence to try new things on my machine…
• 5/5 from Niamh Mitchell, attended Oct 2021: It was amazing and very helpful. Becca is a great teacher and I enjoyed learning how to make a bag.
• 5/5 from Sue Waldock, attended Aug 2021: Would definitely recommend Will be going back for another lesson once I’ve practiced some more
• 5/5 from Katie Hebbes, attended Aug 2021: The tutor was lovely and so helpful, I didn’t have instructions but it was ok, I learnt how to set up the machine and put the bobbins on, I also tested out different types of stitches, I was so happy with what I learnt today:)