The Worksop really helped to introduce the basics of using an overlocker and establish best practices . I now have the confidence to set one up and use it. Mikey, the tutor has a wealth of knowledge, extremely helpful and very patient.
It was my first time here and won’t be my last. A bright welcoming space, a credit to the staff who run it. Also an Aladdin’s cave of a shop for all your sewing needs.
Bring your own sewing
Review: I've come to look at the sewmindful groups as my safe space and have met a lot of great people there.
I hadn't gone for a couple of weeks and they spotted that and phoned me to check I was ok. That is going above and beyond and I really appreciate that.
Janice Thompson
Alterations class & 6 week sew mindfulness Review: Fantastic classes, you learn in a safe & secure environment, easy tuition advice, meet other people. You feel so uplifted when you come away, if you are feeling lonely or wanting to talk to others but don’t know how, book a course come along and enjoy. Thank you to all the tutors and for all your support. Waiting for the new courses. Can we have a follow up to the 6 week one please.Alan
Electronic workshop Review: A great place to learn new skills. The tutor is extremely helpful and friendly. A brilliant atmosphere with good banter.Pamela Gillin
Quilting Review: If you haven't taken a course yet, it's a must because it's a great welcoming space with everything you need, even biscuits. You can learn a new skill at your own pace, with all the help and guidance you need. Plus make lots of new friendsMo Cantrill
Craft Sessions at the Martinwells Library Review: I recently attended some craft sessions at the Library. They were macrame, jewellery making, crochet and soldering. I thoroughly enjoyed all the sessions, enjoyed meeting new friends and learning a couple of new crafts! These 'taster sessions' are a brilliant idea and I look forward to attending futures sessions if they are provided!!Overlocker
Review: Excellent tution right from the start. I can highly reccomend this business
Richard
Leather workshop Review: Excellent workshop, Andy the tutor provided clear instruction and helpful guidance with the tasks learned 3 leather stitching techniques and came away having stitched a belt key fob and a credit card pouche. Hope there will be more leather workshops.Leather Workshop
Review: The workshop was very well organised. Everything we needed to make our leather key fob and coin purse was provided. The tutor, Andy, was very knowledgeable and gave plenty of patient guidance with our project.
The workroom area is very comfortable and the staff are warm and welcoming.
Thank you for a good experience working with leather; a material I haven't worked with before.
Mike S.
Learning to work with Leather Review: Had a very interesting and useful leather-craft course presented by Andy. Informative introduction about the various hides and how they are split, followed by learning and sewing some of the basic stitches. We sewed a pre-cut key ring and moved on to cutting, punching and stitching a card case or coin purse. The time passed very quickly and I felt confident with the skills that I had learned. Looking forward to the next one. I suggest that the course runs for at least an extra hour and that there are some stronger bases for punching out the holes in the leather to protect the work tops and cutting mats that are used for other less “destructive” craftsWendy Collins
What a great place! Review: Always a fabulous experience at Sew Mindful Crafts. Lovely staff, tutors and a very well equipped, safe workspace make workshops such a joy. Thank you everyone 👍👍👍😊Janice
6 week sewing mindfulness course Review: The courses here are brilliant, lovely building and equipment, tutors explain things well. Very friendly and would highly recommend. Thank you.Anita Sterry
Bubble quilt Review: Very enjoyable and the lady who was the coach was lovely very patient and a delight to work along, loved every minuteFiona
Intro to community quilt number 4 Review: Due to start the workshops on Monday 21st october, looking forward to it. Because I don't know the edlington area, I wanted to pre plan my bus journey for next week and familiarise myself with the route, so I caught the number 15 bus from Doncaster interchange and went along for the journey, taking in the scenery and timing how long the journey to your place is, approx 20 mins. I didn't get off the bus until it returned to the interchange. It's a straightforward route. Spoke to some participants on our intro, hope to speak with others on the day and share some of my sewing creations if anyone is interested. Enjoyed my dinner and cake thanks.Linda
Sewing for wellbeing Review: The workshop is an excellent space to learn new skills and meet like minded people. The staff are brilliant at putting you at ease while teaching new skills. The atmosphere is warm and friendly.Anne Groom
Fused glass workshop Review: As a beginner I was a bit nervous but soon settled in and relaxed.A very calm and friendly class .Thanks to our tutor. Just impatient now to see the results after the dragonflies are fired 😅Helen Murphy
Fabulous place Review: I regularly attend the bring your own project class on a Monday evening. The atmosphere is amazing, they are a really friendly group, who help and support each other. The teaching staff and volunteers are always on hand if you need help with anything, or even another member of the group. We always have a good laugh and enjoy ourselvesMike S
Thursday Night with the Lads Review: Great mix of blokes having a good time, learning new skills, having a brew, a chat and just chillin’ 😎Suzie
How to use an overlocker Review: Had a lovely afternoon learning how to use an overlocker which wasn't as scary as I thought. Very informative and interesting workshop, and was good to meet new people including Mikey! Thank you would definitely recommend ***Alan Martin
Enjoyable workshop Review: I’ve been attending the men only workshop on a Thursday night for several weeks - or could be months by now! They are a great way to relax, meet new people and learn new skills all in a safe environment. I would recommend the group to anybody as everyone is friendly and helpful plus it gets me out of the house for a couple of hours. Long may the group continue as I know it certainly helps myself and others who might otherwise be struggling.MISS Karen MASON
Review Title: Bring your own project Monday evenings Review: This is a fantastic place there is always someone on hand to help with any project queries. it is very friendly and welcoming. Mick and Tracy both work very hard to ensure the smooth running of the business nothing is to much trouble for them, and they both have a good sense of humour. I would highly recommend Sew Mindful Crafts especially to anyone new to the areaPhilip Harvey
Sewing with the lads Review: Great time staff very helpful & friendly the sewing machine’s are great to use & the knowledge that is available to learn is great thanks .PhilipRupert Nuding
Brilliant and told friends about this place Review: I attended a guided workshop on making up printed circuit boards with components after seeing this advertised on social media. Mick, the chap that runs the class is friendly and answers as many questions as he can. He was assisted by another nice chap called Ian who was the specialist for the class. There was plenty of humor, chat and it all felt relaxed and informal. Look forward to returning on the next session. Learnt a few things and got to upskill. Such a great place for the local people of Edlington/and surrounding area and hope it to goes from strength to strength.Veronica Finnerty
Workshop experience Review: Workshop experience was fabulous, friendly, informative and a joy to go to. I love being with people with the same interest, and ideas that are discussed between others. I can also enjoy looking with time to look at material and relax with a coffee .Dawn Butler
Child workshop My grandson is 13 and has asperges syndrome he didn't want to attend at first as he struggles with new people and places, we came with the intension to leave within 5 minutes, this was not the case the staff made him feel so at ease and i was shocked that he stayed for the whole session and loved it, THANK YOU SO MUCH WE NEED MORE PLACES LIKE THIS !!!!!!Julie
Childs workshop Review : OMG i am so happy i found out about this place its amazing!! my 6 year old daughter has never stopped telling everyone about how she used a sewing machine and made a bag the staff are just so professional and friendly this place deserves more than 5 starsEmma Kadziola
Child’s workshop Review: I attended the children’s workshop with 3 children, one of which has SEN. I cannot fault a single thing about this session. It was very well organised and Mick was fantastic at leading the session, I even learnt some things I didn’t know too! All the children were fully engaged, even the child with SEN that doesn’t usually focus on any task for long! The children were given responsibility, also reassurance throughout and were all eager to try out their new skills at home. It’s given not only the children, but us as parents the confidence to experience learning to sew with them. Thank you so much!Helen Morgan
Title: Wellbeing course Review: Had a great time on this course with Sue & Mick. Made some lovely items and learnt alot. It has been very good for my mental health. Met dome lovely like minded People. Also made new friends. Thank you 😊wendy
Brilliant as always Review: Another great workshop at Sew Mindful Crafts. Always fun and friendly with brilliant staff and tutor. Can’t thank the team enough for providing these fantastic workshops. Made lots of new chums and always come away smiling and much more knowledgeable.Toni
Title: Well being workshop Review: The minute you walk through the doors at Sew Mindful Crafts all your troubles fade away. You’ll feel welcomed and valued no matter your age , background or circumstances. To anyone thinking of joining a workshop do please give it a go …..I guarantee within five minutes you’ll feel right at home and you will leave all the better for it …..: Men’s electronics Thursday group
Review: Great classes and still learning new stuff every week. Friendly bunch of guys and a good tutor. Thoroughly enjoyable and would recommend.
Mary Hobson
Fantastic Review: I attended a 3 hour introduction to overlocker sewing machine workshop having no experience with this type of machine, the instructor was extremely good at explaining how the machine worked, and made me feel at ease, I would highly recommend this workshopTitle: Learn to use an overlocker
Review: Excellent course. Great teaching, would recommend to anyone wanting to start sewing on an overlocker
Title: A great and different workshop
Review: This is possibly a unique type of workshop for the men only group and is certainly something very different. It teaches us new skills and gets us to interact with other guys, the tutor is very patient with us and we all have a bit of banter with each other. A brilliant atmosphere all round and highly recommended.
Maurice Hall
Title: Thursday Night’s Men’s night Review: Thank you too everyone what a very good night Cheers MauriceSteve
Title: Men only sewing workshop really good well equipped workshop large bright area super friendly staffMike
Title: Interesting intro to soldering a circuit-Recommended Review: Interesting basic intro to soldering various components onto a PCB. Looking forward to learning more about schematics, components and their use in the next workshop. Good group of lads, very sociable, I recommend it to others.Sarah Jennings
I've suffered with bad anxiety for many years and tried various medications and CBT also tried hypnotherapy with no results, i was recommended to try some workshops at sewmindful crafts i was so nervous about attending i very nearly didn't but i pushed myself I'm so pleased i did, within half hour i felt relaxed my shoulders dropped i stopped clenching my jaw and i was just lost in using a sewing machine everyone in the group was supportive and i soon realised i wasn't the only person who felt like i did best thing is it was the first time in a long time that i felt normal for those few hours I'm hooked 10 stars if i couldMark booth
Very supportive environment and friendly staff, i can see why all the reviews are 5 star (highly recommend)Dave
Men only workshop: I was a little hesitant at first not knowing anyone or much about sewmindful crafts, i was made to feel welcome the moment i walked through the door great place great people so happy I've found this little gem.Latifa Morgan
Edlington workshop Review: Absolutely loved our first class. Mick and Sue are brilliant sewing teachersMarian
Cushion workshop Review: Fabulous workshop really enjoyed itAmie
Children’s Workshop Review: My children had a wonderful time at the workshop during May half term - they each said they had a great time and found the session fun and engaging - my youngest who was reluctant to go, said she had the best time and wants to do more! Thank you so muchHayley Thompson
Review Title: Sewing lesson Review: Fantastic workshop my 11year old daughter was really proud of her cushion she made. Look forward to the next workshop thanksWendy Collins
Brilliant Learning Centre Review: Such a great team, staff and tutors are exceptional. Always welcoming, friendly and helpful. Amazingly well equipped work space with full tuition on all equipment at all times. A fabulous place to learn!Marian
Tuesday 6 week course Review: What a fabulous time we had friendship fun learning new techniques making amazing items sue is a wonderful seamstress and an excellent teacher what a pity we couldn’t come on Tuesdays for ever we all left with a smile on our face and looking forward to the next class, all our problems were left outside the door and we all had quality me time Thank you from the bottom of our heartsELAINE BOOTH
Workshops Review: From my experience all workshops with Sew Mindful Crafts are Top class, always enjoyable and interesting. The Tutors are wonderful, they work hard and very helpful.Sandra wells
Very experienced tutor with a wealth of knowledge, nice workshop space. LOVED IT.Sorry i didn't want to put my name, what can i say WOW!! i have attended several craft groups but sewmindful crafts is the best place i have ever been, great support, great environment, super friendly, great set up and equipment, the work these people are doing for the community is just amazing, I suffer with PTSD and other mental health conditions, this is helping me so much that i just look forward to attending workshops here as often as i can, the staff are great even if you just want to chat.
Chris
I was very nervous about attending a workshop, mick & Mikie have the patience of a god and make you feel so comfortable and relaxed.Linda
This place is amazing i can honestly say that after attending several workshops my confidence and metal health have improved to the point that i have now reduced my medication for anxiety and depression the first time in many years the staff and supportive environment is first class, i would 100% recommend this place thak youWendy Collins
Great evening class Review: As always the bring your own project was a great evening! Fabulous staff and tutor, very friendly and helpful. Superb, very well equipped workshop area with expert help! Free refreshments and great atmosphere. Good easy parking. Laughed a lot, learnt a lot, highly recommended 👍👍👍😊Louise Kent
Review Title: Sewing for Wellbeing Review: lovely session - well organised - great leaders and volunteers on hand to support - lovely environment and I thoroughly enjoyed itHelen Morgan
Review Title: Wellbeing Course Review: I am absolutely loving this Course. Our Tutors Mick & Sue are amazing and very helpful. Theres loads to learn and the new equipment is great. This Course has really helped with my mental health. It has brought me out of my comfort zone and enabled me to meet new people. Im looking forward to going on other courses to continue learning. Thank you Tracey & Mick your hard work and dedication is helping so many People.Wendy Collins
Review Title: Fabulous Workshp Review: Lovely, friendly, knowledgeable staff and tutors. Very well equipped workspace. Really good tuition. Great refreshments. Thoroughly enjoyed all the workshops I have been on. Highly recommendeChristine Styring
Review Title: Pattern Drafting Taster Review: A brilliant and enlightening 4 hours. Even after many years of sewing and crafting this course clarified so much for me. I definitely recommend and will be booking myself onto the next module as soon as there are places available. Thank you to all at Sewcute, Sewmindful and tutor Sue.Kay
Review Title: Pattern drafting workshop Review: Thoroughly enjoyed this workshop, the teacher sue is very patient and knowledgeable , the facilities are excellent, warm and light with plenty of space , the equipment is great , so is the kitchen facilities, I met some lovely people too, can’t wait to go again xKay Ellis
Review Title: Pattern Drafting Part One Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this class led by Sue. She is extremely knowledgeable and patient. Not only did I learn how to draft a skirt pattern, I also met a lovely group of girls.Review Title: Sewing Course
Review: Excellent Course, highly recommend this course.
Diane (Dee) Pierrepont
Review Title: Social evening Review: I was apprehensive about coming on my own, I had no need to worry, everyone was super friendly. There was lots to see, discuss and buy if wanted. The layout and information was good, we even got a free book! The food was delicious. A very enjoyable few hoursAudrey O’Driscoll
Review Title: Good class Review: Good class not too many taking part,plenty of advice from mikey.Gemma Snodgrass
Review Title: Sewing Review: Lovely people didn’t want to leave I will definitely be back 🥰Review Title: Excellent sewing class
Review: Another sewing class I attended where I enjoyed myself and made a bag in a wonderful supportive class
Audrey O’Driscoll
Review Title: Good class Review: Enjoyable day, just the right amount of people in their group. Lots of helpful advice and tips from MikeyReview Title: Sewing workshop
Review: Nice friendly atmosphere really enjoyed it
Marian
Review Title: Monday night workshops Review: Had a lovely evening learning new skills with friendly helpful team and working with new people who had the same goals as me learn new things in a happy environment. I’ll be there next Monday Thank you everyoneWendy Collins
Review Title: Excellent workshop Review: The Monday night ‘Bring a project’ was excellent. Absolutely fabulous staff and tutor. The use of all of the equipment was a huge bonus as it saved having to take my large machine in. Would highly recommend all classes here, such a great atmosphere and so kind with lots of good humourReview Title: Painting workshop
Review: Fabulous couple of hours really relaxing great tutor. Workshop area is good & friendly.
Marian
Review Title: Taster evening Review: Really enjoyed the evening meeting new people and finding out all about the workshops I have booked on a workshop and will now start to come on Monday evenings Thank you so pleased a friend told me about you MarianReview Title: Fantastic Workshop
Review: The workshop was brilliant. Mick was a great teacher, he made sure that we were all happy with what we were doing, before moving on. I came away much more confident in using a sewing machine & ready to take the next step.
Julie
Review Title: Pattern drafting workshop Review: Great class and Sue is a great teacher. Explained everything clearly and at my own pace. Loved spending time with others enjoying learning a new skillvictoria sharp
Review Title: Monday 5.30 till 7.30 grouo Review: I managed to finish my memory quilt with knowledgeable help from Mikey which was a lot easier than YouTubing every step. Mikey also gave me tips on how to start a dress I have been wanting to make for months. There is a friendly atmosphere at sew mindful crafts and although I nearly never went, I am so glad I did. Will definitely return next week.Tony Swindells
Review Title: Men Only Group Great classes Review: These classes have really helped me refocus on the positives in my life. Plus I get to learn a new skill, win winKatie
Knitting for beginners Review: This was a wonderful introduction to knitting for my first time ever attempting it. The class teacher was lovely and patient with all of us and very knowledgeable. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he was great at showing us the best way to approach several different stitches. 3 hours flew by in no time. The classroom and facilities are also excellent and free drinks were provided even if we were too engrossed in what we were doing to make use of them. This is a great space provided by lovely people and teachers and I look forward to my next class to continue learning.Charlotte
One to one Review: Such a great experience, the tutor was extremely helpful and couldn’t do enough. Would highly recommend.Jane Jones
craft class for children half term Feb Review: We had a great time with support from all the staff, friendly and plenty of crafts to do. The sewing machine experience for the children valuable and fun gaining new skills to carry on with or attend the children's craft session. Well done a great learning experience for my 4 year and 6 year old grandchildren .Richard
Taster visit Review: Great welcome from Mick and Tracy, and really blown away at the quality equipment, the high standard of the workshop and facilities, easy parking as well. Great range of workshops, and everyone so helpful. Can't wait to get started at my first men's workshop, just waiting for the fabric to arrive to get started on my Roman blind. Really worth a visit don't be shy.Sarah Groves
Free Motion Workshop Another great workshop- love the opportunity of being amongst like minded people and the time to practice new skills I think the session would have benefitted from us being able to see Anita doing the FMQ and some small samples of different basic designs to give us something achievable to aim for (not a whole quilt😂) Thank youAnn
Professionally inserting zips Another really enjoyable workshop. I always come away feeling inspired and happy. Thank you Suemargaret webster
I am loving the sewing class on a Monday morning. I did know a little bit about sewing but I am learning how to do things the right way. Thanks a lot xMichael
Sewing on Thursday am Review: Excellent venue with expert guidance, encouragement and practical help. Mick and Sue made us all very welcome and demonstrated great patience and offered their expertise freely. The session was very enjoyable and I gained much insight into this skill and really look forward to completing this practical course. Without the goodwill and time given freely by Mick and Sue, this course would not have taken place. The lottery and additional funding, although welcome, only meets a fraction of the overall costs. Sincere thanks for your dedication to making this venture a real success.Review Title: Macrame 15th Dec
Review: Well organised and informativeLovely venue..Enjoyed the class and what we made.Nice to meet new people.
Andrea Shirazi-nejad
Review Title: macramé jewellery Review: Very welcoming people and atmosphere was much appreciated as it was my first visit. Lovely refreshments .As for the course itself, very knowledgeable instructor, nice array of materials to choose from and a great amount of time to do it in. I felt I could ask anything which was important. I had a laugh with the other people as well, would definitely book another oneMaureen Richardson
Review Title: Lovely workshop Review: Great workshop which was relaxed and friendly. The pace of the class was very good as everyone was able to complete their projects. The tutor was friendly and very able at guiding us.Rosalyn Gissing
Review Title: Fantastic Class Review: A thoroughly enjoyable day. Friendly, clean and the tutor is 1st class. I highly recommend.Toni Danford
Review Title: One to One Workshop Review: I had the best time learning to use a Brother sewing machine with lovely Sue who is just the most patient of teachers . Four hours passed in a flash . I can’t wait to go back and learn some more. I’ve even booked my husband into one of the ‘lads ‘ workshops ……I know he’ll have a great time. The Workshops at Sew Mindful are held in a lovely warm , bright room with every facility ….it can be grey and rainy outside but it’s sunny and inspiring inside ……..if you’re at all nervous about joining …..don’t beGill Burns
Review Title: Overlocker success Review: Had a brilliant time at the overlocker class for beginners. Although not a complete beginner I did learn alot about what an overlocker could do that I had never realised before. I'm now expanding my sewing into new fabrics and techniques that I have previously shied away from. Thank youReview Title: Introduction to overlocking
Review: Great workshop for basic introduction to using an overlocker lots of tips knowledgeable instructor
Janet Maidens
Review Title: Sew good for your mental health Review: My lesson on Saturday was the 2nd of a 3 part shirt making class. I arrived at the class in poor spirit as a dear friend had died the day before. I received a friendly greeting from Tracey and Sue. I explained how i felt and after a few tears decided I would stay and push on with my lesson. The next 3 hours of sewing and chatting can only be described as therapy. I left feeling far happier and although a few mistakes had to be unpicked my shirt yolk had been attached using the burrito method and collar and stand also fitted. They was no pressure for those few hours...but friendliness , sympath, kindness, humor and knowledge shared. Through my experience I fully appreciate and support all that sew mindful crafts are trying to achieveReview Title: Kids Halloween Fun
Review: My granddaughters had a fantastic time! Very friendly staff, crafts all very well equipped, lots to choose from. The area was well decorated too which made the experience even better.