Free Training
Wilcom Online Training
Get the most out of your Wilcom software by enrolling into our online training classes.
Upcoming Online Training Classes
Wilcom America offers an ongoing, rotating schedule of online training classes designed to help
you get the most out of your Wilcom software. These sessions focus on the
core features and workflows of EmbroideryStudio, making them ideal for both new and experienced users.
All online training courses are FREE and available to users running the
most current version of EmbroideryStudio.
Please register for any session you would like to attend.
Important Registration Information
To participate in our Free Online Training, you must use EmbroideryStudio Digital Edition, EmbroideryStudio 2025, or EmbroideryStudio 2026.
Classes are presented using the latest version of EmbroideryStudio. If you are using an earlier eligible version, some tools, features, or workflows demonstrated during the class may not be available in your software. For the best learning experience, we recommend updating to the most current version.
Please Note: Registrations submitted fewer than 30 minutes before a class begins may not be approved. Classes may be cancelled or rescheduled, and attendees may be required to register again for the new session date.
| Title | Date | Start Time | Duration | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson 1: Getting Around EmbroideryStudio 2026
Topic: Understanding the basic workspace • Opening EmbroideryStudio 2026 • Understanding the Design Window • Basic toolbars and toolboxes • Zooming in and out • Selecting objects • Opening and closing a design • Saving an EMB file | Oct 1, 2026 | 2:00pm EDT | 1 hour | Register |
| Lesson 2: Creating Your First Running Stitch in ES2026
Topic: Creating a simple run stitch from scratch • What is a running stitch? • Selecting the Run tool • Clicking points to create a stitch path • Creating straight and curved lines • Finishing the object • Changing stitch length • Reshaping a run stitch • Saving the design | Oct 6, 2026 | 2:00pm EDT | 1 hour | Register |
| Lesson 3: Understanding Wilcom Input Methods in ES2026
Topic: Learning how objects are created • What does "input" mean? • Inputting straight lines • Inputting curved lines • Left-click vs. right-click • Creating basic shapes • Completing an object • Undo and Redo • Reshape basics | Oct 8, 2026 | 2:00pm EDT | 1 hour | Register |
| Lesson 4: ES2026 Quick Start: Satin & Column Basics
Topic: Introduction to satin stitches • What is a satin stitch? • When satin stitches are used • Creating a simple satin column • Setting the column width • Changing stitch spacing • Reshaping the object • Viewing the generated stitches | Oct 13, 2026 | 2:00pm EDT | 1 hour | Register |
| Lesson 5: Creating a Basic Tatami Fill in Wilcom ES2026
Topic: Creating your first filled embroidery object • What is a Tatami fill? • Creating a closed shape • Applying Tatami stitches • Understanding stitch spacing • Changing stitch angle • Reshaping the object • Viewing stitches in TrueView | Oct 15, 2026 | 2:00pm EDT | 1 hour | Register |
| Lesson 6: Basic Design Editing in ES2026: Selecting, Moving & Resizing
Topic: Basic design editing • Selecting one object • Selecting multiple objects • Moving an object • Resizing proportionally • Rotating an object • Copy and Paste • Duplicate • Delete and Undo | Oct 20, 2026 | 2:00pm EDT | 1 hour | Register |
| Lesson 7: Perfect Placement: Centering & Aligning in ES2026
Topic: Keeping embroidery designs properly positioned • Understanding the design center • Centering a complete design • Aligning objects • Horizontal alignment • Vertical alignment • Checking design dimensions • Understanding X and Y position • Preparing the design for the hoop | Oct 22, 2026 | 2:00pm EDT | 1 hour | Register |
| Lesson 8: Lettering 101: Creating & Editing Text in ES2026
Topic: Creating very basic lettering • Opening the Lettering tool • Typing text • Selecting an embroidery alphabet • Changing letter height • Changing spacing • Moving lettering • Editing existing lettering • Converting lettering into embroidery stitches | Oct 27, 2026 | 2:00pm EDT | 1 hour | Register |
| Lesson 9: Working with Thread Colors in ES2026
Topic: Basic color management • Understanding the Color Palette • Changing object colors • Selecting objects by color • Understanding color changes • Viewing the design color sequence • Changing the order of colors | Oct 29, 2026 | 2:00pm EDT | 1 hour | Register |
| Lesson 10: Understanding the Stitch Sequence in ES2026
Topic: Learning how the embroidery machine will sew the design • What is object sequence? • Understanding sewing order • Viewing objects in sequence • Moving an object earlier or later • Understanding trims • Understanding jumps • Using Stitch Player to preview sewing | Nov 3, 2026 | 2:00pm EST | 1 hour | Register |
| Lesson 11: Saving EMB Files Correctly in ES2026
Topic: Understanding the difference between working files and machine files • What is an EMB file? • Why EMB should be your master file • Save vs. Save As • Naming your files • Creating different versions • Reopening an EMB file • Making basic edits and resaving | Nov 5, 2026 | 2:00pm EST | 1 hour | Register |
| Lesson 12: Wilcom ES2026: How to Prepare Your File for Stitching
Topic: Taking your finished design to production • EMB vs. machine/stitch files • Understanding DST, PES and other formats • Selecting the correct machine format • Using Export Machine File • Choosing the save location • Naming the machine file • Checking the exported file • Final basic workflow: Create → Center → Save EMB → Export Machine File | Nov 10, 2026 | 2:00pm EST | 1 hour | Register |
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