Join Madeira UK’s practical embroidery training course in Ripon and learn how to overcome everyday production problems, improve embroidery quality and work more efficiently.
Led by experienced industry trainers, the day combines live demonstrations, practical guidance and time to discuss the challenges affecting your own embroidery production.
This focused one-day course combines Madeira UK’s technical knowledge with practical commercial embroidery experience. Through live demonstrations and personalised guidance, you will learn how to identify common production problems, select appropriate materials and settings, and achieve more consistent results.
Training takes place at Madeira UK’s dedicated facility in Ripon, with opportunities throughout the day to ask questions and discuss challenges from your own embroidery production.
15 September 2026
16 September 2026
9:30am–4:30pm
doors opening at 9am
£250 + VAT per person
Includes lunch and refreshments
Madeira UK
Melmerby, Ripon
North Yorkshire
Goody bag of samples
to take home.
Q & A after the event
Machine cleaning, oiling and needle rotation
Correct tension settings and thread-break prevention
Garment preparation, hooping and design placement
Choosing suitable stabilisers, backing and underlay
Solving puckering, looping and bird nesting
3D embroidery, appliqué and badge making
Digitising overview including outsourcing issues
New embroidery business owners
Existing operators wanting to refresh their knowledge
Teams experiencing embroidery quality issues
Businesses wanting consistent, efficient production
The course is delivered by Madeira UK specialists Jayne Barlow, Chris Camm and Julia Redfern, together with commercial embroidery specialist Paul MacNamee. Between them, they bring extensive experience in embroidery threads, garment preparation, machinery, software and everyday production problem-solving.
Madeira UK’s Creative & Technical Manager, with a background in fashion, textiles and digital embroidery. Jayne brings extensive knowledge of threads, materials and embroidery production.
Madeira UK Regional Account Manager, working closely with embroidery businesses across northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Chris brings practical product knowledge and first-hand customer experience.
Madeira UK Regional Account Manager with extensive experience supporting commercial embroidery businesses. Julia helps customers achieve reliable results using Madeira threads, backings and accessories.
Commercial embroidery specialist, certified Wilcom trainer and HappyJapan affiliate with over 30 years’ hands-on experience in embroidery machinery, software and production.
View the latest course dates and book directly with Madeira UK, or contact us if you would like to ask Paul a question before reserving your place.
£250 + VAT per person. Lunch and refreshments are included.
Course bookings are non-refundable.