Digital Embroidery Diploma

Course Description

DIGTAL EMBROIDERY COURSE OUTLINE FOR THREE MONTHS:

Week 1:
Introduction to digital embroidery and its applications
Understanding embroidery machines and software
Basic stitches and techniques
Practice on stabilizers and fabrics

Week 2:
Digitizing designs using software
Understanding stitch types and densities
Applying digitizing techniques to simple designs
Practice digitizing basic designs

Week 3:
Advanced digitizing techniques
Working with complex designs and logos
Understanding color blending and shading
Practice digitizing complex designs

Week 4:
Editing designs using software
Adding lettering and monograms to designs
Creating designs from scratch
Practice editing and creating designs

Week 5:
Understanding file types and formats
Transferring designs to embroidery machines
Hooping techniques for different fabrics
Practice transferring and hooping designs

Week 6:
Troubleshooting common embroidery machine issues
Maintaining and cleaning embroidery machines
Embroidery on different materials such as leather and vinyl
Practice embroidering on different materials

Week 7:
Working with specialty threads and materials
Understanding metallic and glow-in-the-dark threads
Embroidering on textured fabrics
Practice embroidering with specialty materials

Week 8:
Creating 3D embroidery designs
Understanding puff embroidery and foam backing
Adding applique to designs
Practice creating 3D embroidery designs

Week 9:
Marketing and selling embroidery products
Pricing embroidery services
Creating a portfolio of designs and projects
Practice creating a marketing plan

Week 10:
Advanced embroidery techniques such as lacework and cutwork
Using embroidery to create patches and badges
Creating embroidered gifts and keepsakes
Practice advanced embroidery techniques

Week 11:
Understanding copyright laws and intellectual property
Ethical considerations for embroidery businesses
Creating a business plan for an embroidery business
Practice creating a business plan

Week 12:
Final project: creating a custom embroidery piece
Showcasing and presenting final projects
Review and feedback session