★★★★★ Hatch Academy

Turn art into embroidery -
no experience needed

Learn the art of digitizing from scratch and create your very first custom embroidery designs using Hatch Embroidery.

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

How to Digitize - Beginners Workshop
FREE for Hatch Embroidery owners
Project-based video lessons
Downloadable artwork to digitize
Beginner-friendly pace and explanations
Accessible via desktop and the Academy app

Learn to digitize from
scratch

Digitizing can feel intimidating, but this beginner-friendly workshop makes it approachable and fun. You'll learn how to transform artwork into beautiful, stitch-ready designs using the tools built into Hatch Embroidery software.

This hands-on course walks you through the digitizing process step by step, using practical examples and real design projects.

What You'll Learn

  • What digitizing is, and why it matters
  • How to use Hatch Embroidery's digitizing tools
  • Creating outlines, fills, and shapes
  • Choosing stitch types for different effects
  • Finishing, saving, and exporting your design
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How to Digitize course overview

Unlock your creative potential

Unlock your creativity with our step-by-step Hatch Embroidery training.

Course format
Who this course is for
Why take this course

Course Format

  • Project-based video lessons
  • Beginner-friendly pace and explanations
  • Downloadable artwork to digitize
  • Accessible via desktop and the Hatch Academy mobile app

Who This Course Is For

  • Beginners with no digitizing experience
  • Hatch Embroidery users ready to create their own designs
  • Anyone curious about how digital embroidery works

Why Take This Course

  • Unlock the full creative power of Hatch Embroidery software
  • Start making unique designs from scratch
  • Build a foundation for more advanced digitizing skills

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.

Ready to start your
Hatch journey?

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

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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.