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.
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Q. What type of classes will we learn to teach?
A. Some of the most sought-after Sit-and-Sew, Creative Machine Art Classes! Each year new and updated techniques will be taught using new products and offering contemporary ideas to take you beyond the actual project. These new classes will only be offered at designated locations throughout the U.S. A new curriculum will be offered each year. 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
- Lots of extra empty bobbins
- Presser feet: appliqu™ 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. How do I ship my sewing machine?
A. It sounds pretty scary, if you've never done it. But thousands of sewing machines are shipped every day all over the country. Think about how your machine got to the store where you bought it. Dozens of machines are shipped in for teaching events all the time. It is a good idea to ship your machine in the box it came in, if you can. If you have saved all the packing materials, all the better. If not, you might want to ask your sewing machine dealer for a box for your specific machine, or one that would work. You can also "double box" it, by putting the original box in a second box. Many of the pack-and-ship and UPS shipping stores will do this packing for you. Be sure to insure it.
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.
However, part of the curriculum includes "The Business of Teaching" which offers:
- Successful Teaching Tips and Hints from Sulky
- The Sulky Name and How It Can Work for You
- Know Your Market
- Where to Teach
- Pricing Suggestions and Kit Fees
- Preparation for Classes
- Registration Guidelines and Class Policies
- Promoting Sulky Creative Machine Art Classes
- News Release Guidelines
- Other Promotions, including On-Line Marketing
- And many more tips and hints for success
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. If I bring a friend, do I get a discount?
A.Bring a friend (who has never before attended a Sulky Certified Teacher Training), and YOU will receive a $50 Sulky Merchandise Voucher, which you can use to purchase your favorite Sulky sewing products at training! Only you will receive this $50. The friend listed will not. Your friend can however earn their own $50 voucher by completing their registration and listing a friend of their own (other than you) who has never before attended. (This voucher cannot be combined with other vouchers or coupons offered, except the Alumni Voucher.)
Q. Will I receive a special discount on future Certification trainings as a Sulky Certified Teacher?
A. If you are a Sulky Certified Teacher Alumni (someone who has attended one or more previous Sulky Certified Teacher Trainings) YOU receive a $100 Sulky Merchandise Voucher when you sign up and attend this new, motivating course curriculum. Be sure to mention you are a Sulky Certified Teacher Alumni during sign-up! (This voucher cannot be combined with other vouchers or coupons offered, except the Friend Voucher - above.)
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