Tips for better embroidery

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Placement

The correct placement of monograms is subject to many variables. Surprisingly, tradition is not a big factor. The size of the article, the size of the monogram, the ease of hooping, and the customers preference are the most important factors to be considered After some experience, you will become familiar with where monograms look best and what sizes and thread density you prefer for various materials.
Here we provide you with some guidelines to follow when monogramming these popular items. Feel free to change them to suit your needs and taste.

TOWELS - Place the monogram on the opposite side of the label on the opposite end. (Measurements are from the bottom of the monogram.)

WASH CLOTHS - 1 1/2" above the hem or 1" above border.

HAND TOWELS - 2" above hem or 1 1/2" above border.

BATH TOWELS - 4" above hem or 2" above border.

BATH SHEETS - 4" above hem or 3" above border.

SHEETS - The bottom of the monogram should be centered about 2" above the wide hem line on the top side of the sheet.

SHIRT CUFFS - To place the monogram in the top center of the wrist, start 1" from the center of the cuff toward the buttonhole and 1/4" to 1/2" above cuff edge. The bottom of the letters should fall at the bottom of the cuff.

TIES - Place 2" to 1 1/2" up from the bottom tip or 9" to 11" up from the bottom tip when worn with a vest.

GOLF SHIRTS, ETC. - Place 7 1/2" to 9" down from the left shoulder seam and 4" to 6" over from the center.

LADIES SWEATERS - Place 3 1/2" to 4 1/2" down from the collar and centered on the front.

SWEATSHIRTS - Place 3" to 3 1/2" down from the bottom of the crew neck edge.

LADIES ROBES - Place 4" to 6" down from the left shoulder seam and 3" to 5" over from the center.

LADIES BLOUSES - SAME AS FOR ROBES.

SATIN JACKETS - For designs on the left breast area, place 3 1/2" to 4" over from the center and 6" to 8" down from the shoulder seam. For the back of the jacket, the placement depends on the size of the design and the s of the jacket. A design or lettering can be centered anywhere from 6" to 9" down fort the seam on the collar WOMEN'S FURS - Right side at waist level in the lining.

NOTE: Monograms and names should be place on the left front unless otherwise specified. For children's clothing, these measurements should be scaled down.

NOTE: Another way of determining the correct placement of a left chest design on any size is to draw an imaginary line vertically from the top the shoulder down and then draw another line horizontally through the middle of the sleeve. Where these two lines intersect is your correct placement. This should work on almost any size garment.