Hello my name is Saskia and I love everything handmade! I got my first sewing machine when I was about 7 years old (now I am 44!) and that is when my mother taught me to sew. I started making pencil cases which I sold to my classmates, then aprons and so on. Since then I have been sewing in one form or another almost every day of my life. A new era in sewing for me came when someone kindly gave me an industrial overlocking machine, which opened up a new world of sewing for me. More recently I have purchased a dedicated embroidery machine which is just amazing.

In between all of these delights I have also learnt to do upholstery.

I teach affordable sewing and some upholstery to both adults and children from age 5.

I run courses during weekends and school holidays, and have an ongoing drop in class three times a week.

Where am I? I operate from my home in Felden Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP30BA. You can reach me on 01442 244764 or 07703854647, or email me at saskia@dottybobbin.co.uk.

Where is Felden? We are a rural Hamlet, on the outskirts of Hemel Hempstead, 5 minute walk from the train station, within easy reach of the A41, M25, J20 and the M1, J8.