With all there is to know about embroidery and with all the gadgets to help you, why do we still need tips? Well, my dear reader, there is too much to learn!!!
I have come to the conclusion that I don't have time to make every mistake or take the time to figure out everything. I think experts are the ones who have the time to learn and/or or the money to get help - written or human. An expert eats, sleeps and drinks their field of choice.
OK, if you actually have a life, being an expert may not fit in your routine. So, to that end, I am making a couple of tips available to you.
First of all, remember that everyone says "Your problem will be solved with our product." That is Advertising 101, find a need and fill it. Albeit, they may be deluding you just a little, but some are really great. For instance, when I began embroidery, I tried to put some names on a golf style shirt and they were a disaster. Having good tools to determine the correct placement would have saved me a lot of frustration not to mention money.
I personally use and appreciate my Perfect Placement Kit (I have nearly worn out the templates).
I am looking forward to working with the T-Shirt Makeover because my last attempt was not exactly what I had in mind.
Lastly, here are some of the placement suggestions I have gathered over time:
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- 3"-4" above hem, centered
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- 4"-6" above bottom, centered
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- 4"-6" from down or up from 90 degree angle
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- 1"-1-1/2" down from 90 degree angle
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- 8"-10" down from bottom of collar
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- 6"-8" down from center of shoulder seam and 1/2 of design 1***
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- 2" up from 90 degree angle
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- 3"-4" down from left shoulder seam centered between placket and side seam or 3"-5" from center
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- 1"-2" up from bottom edge
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- Centered both ways on cuff
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- 1"-2" from 90 degree angle, use 1 (top right), 2 (diagonal or bottom edges) or 4 corners.
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- 7"-9" down from left shoulder seam centered between placket and side seam or 3"-5" from center
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- 1/2" down from top centered between side seams
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- 7"-9" down from left shoulder seam centered between placket and side seam or 3"-5" from center
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- 4"-6" down from left shoulder seam centered between placket and side seam or 3"-5" from center
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- 4"-6" down from shoulder seam centered between sleeve edge and collar fold
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- 4"-6" from each corner edge
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- 1-1/2"-2" from each corner edge
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- 5" from bottom of collar, for smaller sizes, 3" and center between left and right seams
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- 1-3/8" from button hole 1/4" above top stitching at edge of cuff
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- Center a mini design between button holes, or button shirt and 3/4"-1" away from that center, lay a vertical design
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- 3"-5" down from neck seam
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- Center on collar, 2/3 from center of front neck
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- 1-1/2" from front edge and 2/3 down side
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- 3"-5" up from corner edge
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- Top (shirt, blouse, sweater, etc.)
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- 1" up from bottom edge, anywhere on article.
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- 3"-5" down from top edge and centered.
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- Middle of neck cuff, center between middle of cuff and left shoulder seam
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- 1" up from bottom, centered or 1" above 90 degree corner
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Have fun, I love to place small designs in unexpected places and don't forget some bling while you are doing your project. How about right on top of the shoulder or on the hip area of your jeans? Where would you put an unexpected design?