Make Money with Embroidery – A Two-Day Event Featuring the BERNINA E16
Learn How to Start Your Own In-Home Embroidery Business
Ready to turn your creativity into income? Join us at AVS for Make Money with Embroidery, a two-day event designed to give you the tools, training, and confidence to launch your own in-home embroidery business.
Led by an embroidery expert, this immersive event is perfect for anyone curious about starting an embroidery-based side hustle or small business. You’ll gain real-world knowledge on how to build your business while getting experience with the machines, materials, and techniques that make professional embroidery production possible.
Throughout the event, you’ll explore the ins and outs of the BERNINA E16, including troubleshooting techniques, workflow tips, and how to maximize the machine’s capabilities for business use.
What You’ll Experience:
- A guided introduction to embroidery on hats, bags, and other hard-to-hoop items
- Puff embroidery techniques for eye-catching dimensional hat designs
- Large jacket-back embroidery designs stitched in one giant hoop
- A breakdown of the key tools, accessories, and workspace setup needed for home production
- Pricing strategies, marketing tips, and how to find your first customers
- Troubleshooting guidance and practical E16 machine knowledge from an expert
- Special event pricing on embroidery machines and accessories
Lunch, refreshments, and swag bags will be provided for all attendees.
Registration is FREE for customers who have previously purchased a BERNINA E16 from us. For all other attendees, the $199 registration fee will be reimbursed toward the purchase of a machine made during the event!
Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your creative skillset into a profitable venture, this event will show you what’s possible — and how to make it happen.
AVS Class Policies
Class Supplies/Machines
When registering for classes and events, a supply list is available on our website. All supplies should be purchased prior to class. Class participants will receive a 10% discount on all supplies purchased at AVS for class. If assistance is needed to prepare for class, an AVS employee will happily help. When specified, students should bring machines that are in good working order to class and basic knowledge on how to use the machine.
Class Registration
To reserve space in any class, it is necessary to register and pay through our website. Registration can be done in person, over the phone or on our website. We are happy to assist any customer with registering for a class.
Class Refund Policy
AVS makes a commitment to instructors, guaranteeing a minimum number of students per class up to 7 days prior to the start of class. Classes cancelled by the student prior to the 7 day period can receive a refund or transfer to another class. Class fee is forfeited for cancellations made less than 7 days in advance. No refunds or class transfers will be given after the class begins or for no shows. Classes with less than 2 students will be cancelled and a full refund or class transfer will be given by AVS. Students should check with the store before purchasing items on the class supply list, making sure the class is not being cancelled due to lack of enrollment. To help prevent cancellations, students are encouraged to register early.
Event Refund Policy
Event attendance cancelled by the student prior to 2 weeks to the start of the event can receive a full refund. Any cancellation made by the student after the 2 week period forfeits the event registration fee. No refunds will be given after the event begins or for no shows.
Classroom Etiquette
To ensure an educational and comfortable environment, please silence all electronic devices. If it is necessary to take a call during class, please exit the classroom for minimal interruption/distraction.
Please arrive to class ON TIME. Arrive 15 minutes prior to start time to make sure you are set up for class. If you are going to be late, please call the store and let us know so we can make accommodations.
Revised 7/2021