Red Thread Studio

I really enjoyed my recent class at Red Thread. The instructor was great, the cake was delicious, and we were all so pleased that we actually made nice cushion covers! I really feel confident about continuing on and am pleased with the skills I learned.
Why not five stars? While I achieved the purpose of the class –to make a cushion– I did so on a £300 machine full of easy loading thread and set to a slow stitch. My machine doesn’t have these luxurious extras and it’s probably safe to say most of the class was in the same boat. So now I’m at home and I don’t understand why my machine is doing funny things, or how to fix the problem.
I completely understand why, especially for a beginner class, they can’t have people bringing in their own machines and troubleshooting every individual. But, I think it would be great if they offered some kind of paid drop in where people would come to work on their own projects, with their own machines, and help would be available if necessary.
Highly recommend Red Thread, though!

Sounds like Stephanie K enjoys it as much as I do, but this is only my first class with Lauren and I’m 100% sure it will not be my last! I’m having a blast making my Christmas dress at the moment! I’ve still got a few more weeks to go, but I can’t wait to try my posh frock on!
And again I have to praise Lauren for her patience and teaching skills. There is something quite magical when someone makes you feel confident when you are learning!
The classes must of upscaled as we are now eight, but we all still get attention from Lauren.
Not only a great teacher but a dab hand at baking as Lauren serves homemade cake on a quick break with a cuppa in vintage style china! That’s just another perk of coming to the class!

I’ve done 3 sewing classes with Lauren at Red Thread, and about to do my forth.
The classes are always lots of fun (and you learn a lot too). Lauren is a great teacher and just lovely! I started as an absolute beginner and after 3 classes I’m feeling confident enough to start my own little project. She has great taste and my flat is looking fab now with the bunting and cushions we’ve made in class.
The classes are small (up to 4 people) so there is lots of individual tuition in the class should you need it. Lauren creates a friendly atmosphere and it’s the little touches (like tea in some vintage china and her yummy baking) that make it so fab.