Q. Do I have to be a sewing teacher to take the Sulky Certified Teacher Training?
A. No. Whether you want to begin a career as a sewing teacher or advance your sewing career, the Sulky Teacher Certification Training is designed to enhance your success. Many of our students take the Sulky Certified Teacher training simply to increase their sewing skills for their own enjoyment.
Q. What type of classes will we learn to teach?
A. Some of the most sought-after Sit-and-Sew, Creative Machine Art Classes! Techniques you'll learn to teach include free motion Thread Painting, fabric manipulation, making chenille, decorative stitch appliqué, 3-D work with Puffy Foam, multiple quilting techniques and so much more - plus - 2 extra bonus techniques will be demonstrated. These new classes will only be offered at 10 locations throughout the U.S. A new curriculum will be offered in 2009. Don't miss your chance to obtain these exclusive teaching tools now!
Q. What sewing skill level do I need to have before taking Certification?
A. We recommend that you have some sewing experience and are comfortable using basic straight and zigzag stitches on your sewing machine.
Q. Do I need to bring a sewing machine and if so, what kind of machine?
A. You will bring your own sewing machine to the training. A basic straight stitch, zigzag machine can be used although built-in decorative stitches are a plus. Most importantly, bring a machine you are familiar with and know is in good working order. You may want to have it cleaned and serviced prior to coming to the training. There can be nothing more disappointing or frustrating when trying to learn new sewing techniques with a machine you don't know how to operate or one that won't cooperate! Be sure to bring along your machine instruction manual and accessories.
Q. What will I need to bring?
A. Sulky is providing the fabric and supplies to make each project. You will need to bring general sewing supplies listed below. (This list will be fine-tuned to include any specific needs and will be e-mailed to you long before class.)
- Sewing machine in good working order
- Sewing machine accessories
- Extra empty bobbins
- Presser feet: appliqué or open-toe foot, free-motion/darning foot
- Sewing Machine Needles: sizes 12/80 Universal, 14/90 Topstitch or Embroidery, 14/90 Metallic-type
- Scissors: shears, embroidery, snips, paper cutting scissors
- 6" wooden machine embroidery hoop
- Rotary Cutter (optional wavy blade)
- Small cutting mat
- Quilter's 6" or 12" ruler
- Wash-out markers
- Permanent fine-line marker (Sharpie)
- Tape measure
- Seam gauge
- Straight pins
- Seam ripper
- 1 spool of Regular sewing thread in white or beige
- Partially empty suitcase for finished projects
Q. Will Sulky schedule work for me?
A. No, Sulky Certified Teachers book their own classes and create their own schedules. Sulky of America does not book any assignments for Sulky Certified Teachers.
Q. How will I be able to promote myself?
A. As a Sulky Certified Teacher, you have been trained and are authorized to reproduce class handouts and teach the Sulky projects presented in the Sulky Certification Training. You may represent yourself as a Sulky Certified Teacher when promoting your Sulky classes; however you may NOT represent yourself as a Sulky National Educator.
Q. Will I receive a special discount on future Certification trainings as a Sulky Certified Teacher?
A. Sulky Certified Teacher Alumni will receive a $100 Sulky Merchandise Voucher when attending a new course curriculum. Be sure to mention you are a Sulky Certified Teacher Alumni during sign-up!
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