Embroidered initials on your shirt

 

 

Embroidered initials on a shirt give this item of clothing a personal appeal and an aesthetically pleasing detail.

In the past, women used to embellish many pieces of clothing, table cloths and other home accessories with embroideries, by using only a needle and thread. But as gentlemen were rarely seen without a jacket, this decoration was made on a shirt only for a functional reason: identification of the owner.

Nowadays, handmade embroidering exists almost only as a hobby, as a major part of embroideries are machine-made. However, embroidered initials make a shirt stand out, giving it a unique look. In addition, today men can take off their jacket more often and show off this decoration on the shirt!

So, what to take into consideration when deciding to embellish a shirt with embroidered initials:

 

Lettering

Usually, the first name initial is embroidered first and then the one of your last name, but this is not a rule, in fact you should think what sounds better. This is why in some cases it may be better to embroider first the initial of your last name and then the one of your name, for example WC – it’s recommended to convert it to CW.

Location

You should also consider where to make the embroidery. This depends very much on personal taste, however the most popular locations are on the bust and on the cuffs. If on the bust, the embroidered initials can be placed on the top of the chest, or in a middle position, anyway always on the left side of the shirt!

Color

Generally you should choose a color that makes the initials stand out, because if the tone is too similar to the shirt, there is a risk that the monogram might just seem like a stain.