★★★★★ Hatch Academy

Start your embroidery
journey with confidence

Learn the fundamentals with this curated course bundle, designed to help beginners build a solid foundation for creative success with Hatch Embroidery.

Free 30-day access to 200+ lessons for software trial users

Embroidery Basics - Hatch Academy
FREE for Hatch Embroidery owners
5 beginner-friendly mini-courses
Video tutorials and practical exercises
Mobile-friendly via the Hatch Academy app
Self-paced with lifetime access

Your first steps into
embroidery

Embroidery Basics is more than just one course - it's a carefully selected bundle of beginner-friendly lessons that guide you through the essential first steps in embroidery and using the Hatch software. Whether you're brand new or need a refresher, this series will help you build confidence, avoid common mistakes, and get inspired to create.

Get Started with Embroidery Basics
Embroidery Basics course overview
What's included in the Embroidery Basics bundle

Five courses to build your
embroidery foundation

  • What You Need to Know to Get Started - Learn about fabrics, threads, stabilizers, hooping techniques, and other essentials.
  • Machine Embroidery 101 - Learn what you need to know about embroidery machines.
  • Saving Designs - Discover best practices for saving, naming, and organizing your embroidery files for future use.
  • Digitizing Introduction - Take your first step into digitizing, learn the core tools, and how to turn simple shapes into embroidery.
  • Digitizing a Patch - Follow a hands-on project where you will learn to digitize and stitch your own patch from scratch.

Everything you need to
build real-world skills

Our step-by-step mini courses guide you through the complete workflow, helping you build real-world skills with every lesson.

Why take this course
Who this course is perfect for
Course features

Why Take This Course?

  • Understand the complete embroidery workflow
  • Build real-world skills with each mini-course
  • Learn by doing, not just watching
  • Avoid common beginner mistakes and frustrations

Who This Course Is Perfect For

  • Total beginners
  • Trial users exploring Hatch Embroidery
  • Hobbyists wanting a structured refresher

Course Features

  • 5 beginner-friendly mini-courses
  • Video tutorials, practical exercises, and helpful tips
  • Mobile-friendly via the Hatch Academy app
  • Self-paced with lifetime access

Who can access
Hatch Academy?

Whether you own Hatch Embroidery or are exploring with a free trial,
there's a path in for you.

Full access

Full access

Full access to all 72+ courses and 400+ lessons is included with every Hatch Embroidery software purchase.

Registered users

Registered users

Registered users get access to over 200 lessons for 30 days to explore courses and begin building their skills.

Software trial users

Software trial users

Software trial users receive an additional 30 days of unlimited access to ensure there is more than enough time to explore before making a commitment.

Start your embroidery
journey today

The learning platform built for Hatch Embroidery users - designed to help you grow from beginner to confident creator.

More courses to
fast-track your skills

Here are three of our most popular learning paths, perfect for fast-tracking your skills.

Embroidery Basics course

Embroidery Basics

Start with the essentials. Threads, fabrics, stabilization, machine setup, and key stitching techniques.

Getting Started with Hatch Embroidery

Getting Started with Hatch Embroidery

A multi-part, structured journey (Parts 1-6) guiding you through setup, navigation, creating and editing designs, and stitching your first projects.

How to Digitize - Beginners Workshop

How to Digitize - Beginners Workshop

A hands-on workshop teaching you the art of digitizing, turning artwork into stitched designs with the right tools, fills, and finishing touches.