Embroidery To Income: The SewSlick Method, In-Person (Beginner-Friendly)

Do you have an embroidery machine but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to actually use it—or make money with it?

Embroidery to Income: The SewSlick Method is a beginner-friendly, hands-on class designed to help you confidently use your embroidery machine and create simple, sellable projects.

This 5-week series is perfect for creatives who are ready to turn their skills into income—without pressure, overwhelm, or perfectionism.

At SewSlick Studio, we focus on confidence over perfection, real-world skills, and learning by doing.

• How to confidently use your embroidery machine
• How to work with embroidery designs and stabilizers
• How to download and use embroidery designs
• Troubleshooting tips to avoid common mistakes
• How to create sellable items such as:
• Names & personalization
• Beanies
• Kids’ shirts

📅 5-Week Series
🗓 Starts April 2nd - April 2, 16, 23, 30, May 7
🕕 Thursdays | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 SewSlick Studio
🎟 Limited seats available

✔️ No experience required
✔️ Bring your embroidery machine

An optional starter kit will be available for purchase and may include:

• Embroidery scissors
• Stabilizers
• One to two embroidery designs
• Practice project item (such as a t-shirt, beanie, or towel)

Details will be shared after registration.

• Beginners with embroidery machines
• Creatives who want hands-on guidance
• Anyone ready to turn embroidery skills into income
• Those who want structure, confidence, and support

This class is taught using The SewSlick Method—a confidence-building, skill-focused approach developed by SewSlick Studio that meets students where they are and helps them grow without intimidation.

Due to limited seating, all sales are final. If you have questions before registering, please reach out.

Info: Welcome + overview of The SewSlick Method

Embroidery machine setup & basic functions

Hooping basics and machine settings

Understanding thread, needles, and stabilizers

First guided stitch-out

Q&A and troubleshooting support

Info: How to download embroidery designs (Etsy & trusted sources)

File types explained (no overwhelm)

Choosing the right stabilizer for different projects

Practice stitching designs with confidence

Common mistakes & how to fix them

Info: Adding names, words, and simple personalization

Placement tips for clean, professional results

Creating beginner-friendly sellable items:

Names & lettering

Kids’ shirts

Beanies

Pricing basics for small embroidered items

Info: Solving common embroidery problems

Thread breaks, puckering, tension issues

Improving stitch quality

Creating a smooth embroidery workflow

Preparing items efficiently for repeat orders

Info: Finishing projects cleanly and professionally

Simple product ideas that sell well

Where and how to sell your embroidered items

Building confidence as an embroidery creative

Final Q&A and next steps

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Dawn Kennedy