“Brilliant! Great workshop, fabulous company and marvellous teaching.

Hi, I’m Helen — I’ve been running Badger and Bobbins for the past 7 years, but I’ve been sewing (and swearing at my sewing machine) for over 20. I’m a qualified primary teacher with a background in adult education, and these days I spend my time helping people learn to sew. I am so happy to be able to offer a space away from the hubbub of modern life to relax, create and enjoy learning new skills! 

Have a scroll through the upcoming workshops below or check out my online course Ready, Thread, Sew! if you fancy learning at your own pace (pyjamas optional, but encouraged). And if you've got a question or you're not sure where to start, just drop me a message — I'm always happy to chat sewing.

Workshops

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£75.00
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Sew It Together! Social Sewing Session in Sheffield
from £20.00
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Sheffield Sewing Classes: Beginners’ Series June 2025!
£160.00
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June 2025 Sheffield Sewing Classes: Next Steps: Improvers' Series
£162.00
sold out
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Bags Galore - The Rucksack Edition July 2025!
£96.00
sold out
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Sheffield Sewing Classes: Beginners’ Series July 2025
£160.00
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July 2025 Sheffield Sewing Classes: Next Steps: Improvers' Series
£170.00
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The Overlocker Buster July 2025
£96.00
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Fabric Only Add on For The Overlocker Buster
£40.00
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Sheffield Sewing Classes: Beginners’ Series September 2025
£160.00
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Sheffield Sewing Class: Introduction to Quilting – 4 Week Course (Spread Over 8 Weeks)
£150.00
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Bags Galore September 2025! The Ultimate Bag Making Series!
from £48.00
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The Overlocker Buster September 2025
£96.00
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Sheffield Sewing Class: Sewers Essentials Series!
from £45.00
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