Use this embroidery placement chart as a quick reference guide to ensure your designs are positioned perfectly on every item. From clothing and accessories to linens and bags, this guide helps you achieve consistent, professional embroidery results every time.
| Item | Location |
|---|---|
| Clothing | |
| Polo Shirts | 7"-9" down from left shoulder seam, centred between placket and side seam, or 3"-5" from centre. |
| T-Shirts | 7"-9" down from left shoulder seam, centred between placket and side seam, or 3"-5" from centre. |
| Pockets | ½" down from top, centred between side seams. |
| Oxford Shirts | 7"-9" down from left shoulder seam, centred between placket and side seam, or 3"-5" from centre. |
| Shirt Cuffs | 1 3/8" from button hole, ¼" above top stitching at edge of cuff. |
| Turtlenecks | On neck cuff, centred between left shoulder seam and middle of cuff. |
| Shirt Front | 4"-6" from neck (1½"-3" for small sizes), centred between left and right seams. |
| Shirt Back | 5" from collar (3" for small sizes), centred between left and right seams. |
| Jacket Back | 9"-10" down from back collar seam. |
| Jacket Left Chest | 6½"-8" down from left shoulder seam, 4" over from centre. |
| Robes | 4"-6" down from shoulder seam, centred between side seams. |
| Blouses | 1" toward button hole, ¼" above top stitching. |
| Pyjamas | 7"-9" down from left shoulder seam, 3"-5" over from centre. |
| Sweaters | 7"-9" down from left shoulder seam, centred between placket and side seam, or 3"-5" from centre. |
| Sweatshirts | 7"-9" down from left shoulder seam, centred between placket and side seam, or 3"-5" from centre. |
| Accessories | |
| Aprons | 4" down from top, centred. |
| Bibs | Centred. |
| Caps | Centred. |
| Handkerchiefs | 1½" down from corner, embroidered on angle. |
| Scarves | 4" from hem, centred. |
| Ties | 2" up from bottom tip. |
| Linens | |
| Blankets | 9"-10" down from corner, embroidered on angle. |
| Sheets | Centred on band. |
| Hand Towels | 2"-3" above bottom hem, centred. |
| Bath Towels | 4" up from bottom hem, centred. |
| Wash Cloths | 1½" up from bottom hem, centred or angled 1" above corner. |
| Beach Towels | 5" up from hem, centred. |
| Napkins | 3" from diagonal corner fold. |
| Pillow Cuffs | Centred in all directions on cuff. |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Bags | 4" down, centred. |
| Tablecloths | 5" up from corner edge. |
| Placemats | 3" from diagonal corner fold, top right corner. |