Sewing and Craft School

Jacky is an amazing teacher and has the patience of a saint! I particularly find verbal instructions difficult and prefer to see something visually. She 'held my hand' and guided me through adding a large button hole into my dog's coat so that I could clip her car harness into the seat belt without removing the coat. Without me asking for a video Jacky found the perfect one on YouTube & sent it through quickly. A fantastic service even though I'm 200 miles away. Many thanks Jacky xx

Before going to Jacky's sewing school, I would have considered myself quite an accomplished sewer; I've made various gifts and clothes (including my own wedding dress) but with Jacky I actually learnt to do everything properly!She gave really clear instructions and guidance on how to make my garment and all with patience and a smile! I had picked up some very bad habits and shortcuts which led to me often not wearing the things I had made. Jacky teaches you everything from start to finish and leads by example.I had such fun doing the course with Jacky and I intend to go back in the future - it's a perfect course for beginners but also people like me who never learnt things properly the first time around! You're guaranteed an outfit worthy of wearing and weekly giggles!

I was looking for a sewing teacher to teach me to use my various sewing machines and overlockers to a better degree.I found Jacky while looking online. I messaged her very late at night [ I do not recommend you do this] and was surprised ot get an almost immediate response. A few messages were exchanged and a date was set for my first lesson.Since then I have learned how to read a pattern correctly, choose the right fabric, do all the little fiddly things I never learned properly how to do until now. I am no lnger ashamed to wear anything that I make.I have also seen the breadth of her knowledge with regards to almost any craft that can be done with a machine, sticks, hooks or a needle.It takes time to learn these things, you won't be coming out a Donatella Versace after one lesson, but I can guarantee you that you will learn everything you want and more importantly, need to learn to make anything you desire out of any fabric or yarn.She will also always go that extra mile to help, no question is too ridiculous, and I would recommend her to teach you regardless of what experience you have. You will learn something new every time.And all of this comes with free laughter and a cup of tea.

Really enjoyed learning to cross stitch and do patchwork in a relaxed, friendly environment with lots of joy and laughter in the lessons. Jacky has so much knowledge and talent in craft and is so patient, she takes lots of time to explain so you understand, adapting to different learning styles. I learnt so many skills and had so much support with no rush to complete things. Thank you Jacky! x

I was walking down Haverlock Street a few years ago and saw the sign for the sewing school I decided to go in. That was one of the best decisions I made. This lady, Jacky is one amazing person. In the time I have been with her she has shown me how to do silk ribbon embroidery, hardanger, patchwork, cross stitch and lastly how to crochet. She has the patience of a saint because I not the easiest person to teach. But she let’s me have my say throw my toys out my pram and then explains why we do things a certain and yes I always end up with the most beautiful works. I now class her as my friend and thoroughly enjoy her company and enjoy my time sewing and exploring new aspects of crafting. If anyone wants to have an amazing time learning new skills this is the is the school you need to contact. It comes highly recommended.