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Explore Our Training Programs

At Thread Theory Institute, we currently offer six specialized embroidery and apparel training classes designed to support every stage of your creative and professional journey. From foundational skills to advanced production techniques, each class is built to help you grow with confidence and hands-on experience.

At this time, only our Foundations Level class is open for enrollment and ready for immediate registration.

Our additional classes are coming soon and will open in phases. If you are interested in any upcoming training opportunities, please join the waitlist to be the first notified when enrollment becomes available.

Technical Training - Embroidery

We offer three levels of embroidery training—from beginner to professional.
Currently, only our Foundation Level is available. Join the waitlist to be notified when the Advanced and Professional Levels open.

Foundations Level

Perfect for beginners to embroidery.

  • Covers 2 days of exciting content

  • Introduction to embroidery industry

  • Machine basics

  • Hooping techniques

  • Thread types

  • Beginner Project

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$800

Advanced Level

Ideal for students ready to produce products.

  • Covers two days of exciting content

  • Refresher of Foundations

  • Hands on Design Practice 

  • Troubleshooting / Problem solving 

  • Scenarios

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$1,200

Professional Level

Launch your embroidery business.

  • Refresher of Advanced

  • Hands of Design Practice

  • Technique Development (Applique / Patches)

  • Bulk production training

  • Pricing and profit strategy

  • Business launch guidance

  • Supplier resources

$1,500

Digitizing Training

Build the technical skills needed to bring embroidery designs to life with our Digitizing Training. This course is designed for beginners who are ready to learn how to convert artwork, logos, and custom graphics into clean, stitch-ready files for embroidery production.

Digitizing Training

Learn the fundamentals of professional digitizing software.

  • Covers 2 days of exciting content

  • Understand stitch types, density, underlay, and compensation

  • Convert logos and artwork into embroidery-ready machine files

  • Practice file setup for commercial embroidery equipment

  • Work through real-world projects and guided assignments

  • Build a strong foundation for advanced digitizing training

Business Training

Turn your skills into a profitable brand with our Business Training. This course is designed to help creatives and entrepreneurs build, structure, and grow a successful embroidery or apparel business from the ground up.

Business Training

Learn the key elements needed to successfully start and grow your brand.

  • Covers 2 days of exciting content

  • Learn how to properly set up and structure your business

  • Understand pricing strategies to maximize profit and sustainability

  • Build a strong brand identity that stands out in the market

  • Develop systems for orders, production, and customer management

  • Gain insight into marketing, sales, and client acquisition

  • Create a clear roadmap for scaling your business​​​

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Equipment Maintenance Training

Keep your machines operating at peak performance with our Equipment Maintenance Training. This hands-on course is designed to teach proper care, routine upkeep, and troubleshooting techniques that help extend the life of your embroidery equipment, reduce costly downtime, and create opportunities for a profitable side hustle or long-term career.

Equipment Maintenance 

Training

Master the essentials of proper machine care and maintenance.

  • Covers two days of exciting content

  • Learn how to keep your equipment running smoothly and efficiently.

  • Master the essentials of proper machine care and maintenance.

  • Protect your investment with routine upkeep and troubleshooting skills.

  • Build confidence in maintaining your equipment for long-term performance.

  • Gain the knowledge needed to reduce downtime and extend machine life.​​​​​​​

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