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Hatch Academy.

Hatch Academy is an exclusive online learning platform built by Wilcom's embroidery experts, designed specifically for Hatch Embroidery software users. It's the most comprehensive Hatch-specific learning resource available — not generic embroidery tutorials, but lessons built around Hatch's tools and workflows.

• 72+ comprehensive courses covering every skill level and topic
• 400+ expert lessons with step-by-step video instruction
• 30,000+ community members — forums, projects, and peer support
• Live webinars and expert Q&A sessions
• Downloadable project files and resources

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Yes — Hatch Academy is free for all Hatch Embroidery 4 owners. It is included with every level (Organizer, Personalizer, Composer, and Digitizer) and is valued at US$999.

To access Academy: go to academy.hatchembroidery.com and sign in with your Hatch account email and password. No separate registration is required.

Hatch Academy is organized into 7 course categories covering everything from first-time setup through to advanced digitizing techniques:

1. Getting Started — Embroidery Basics, Getting Started with Hatch, Getting Started with Hatch 4, and a dedicated What's New course for existing owners upgrading to Hatch 4.
2. Design & Lettering — Design basics, lettering techniques, and monogramming. Suitable for Personalizer and above.
3. Digitizing — Covers Digitizing Basics, How to Digitize, advanced digitizing topics, and Multi Blend Basics, Profiles & Editing.
4. Appliqué — Standard Appliqué, Advanced Appliqué, and Appliqué Projects.
5. Projects — Practical project-based learning including general projects, gifts, and Christmas designs.
6. Software Level Training — Content organized by your level of Hatch: Digitizer, Composer, Personalizer, and Organizer.
7. Hatch 4 New Features — Dedicated training for every new Hatch 4 feature including Multi Blend, Continue Digitizing, Advanced Appliqué, DXF Support, Snap Options, Exports Docker, and Brother Wireless Connection.

Courses are tagged by product level so you can filter to see only what's relevant to your version of Hatch.

Yes. The Hatch Academy mobile app is available now for both iPhone and Android, and is free for all Hatch Embroidery owners.

• Download on the App Store (iOS)
• Download on Google Play (Android)

The app gives you access to 400+ on-demand lessons wherever you are — at your machine, commuting, or anywhere else. It's currently in beta, so new content and features are being added regularly.

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