Cap side embroidery size
A cap side embroidery design is about 1–1.5 inches (25–40 mm) tall and usually no more than 2–3 inches wide, placed on a side panel clear of the seams and eyelets. Flags, numbers and small icons work best.
- 1.5–3 in wide
- 40–75 mm
- 4×4" hoop
- Structured cap
Cap side size at a glance
- Width
- 1.5–3 in (40–75 mm)
- Height
- about 1–1.5 in (25–40 mm) tall
- Position
- On a side panel, clear of the seams and the eyelets.
- Typical design
- 2.25 × 1.1 in (57 × 28 mm)
- Stitch count
- About 900–1,600 stitches at the typical size, from open to fully filled
- Smallest common hoop
- 4×4"
- Backing
- Cap backing (heavy tear-away) on structured cap
- Smallest lettering
- About 6–10 mm capitals on this surface
Tips for this placement
- Keep the design between the seams; stitching over a seam bunches and breaks needles.
- Use simple shapes: side panels curve in two directions.
- Most side designs are sewn with the cap hooped sideways in a cap frame or a flat hoop.
Common on
Flags · Numbers · Small icons · Years and dates
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What size is a cap side embroidery design?
A cap side embroidery design is about 1–1.5 inches (25–40 mm) tall and usually no more than 2–3 inches wide, placed on a side panel clear of the seams and eyelets. Flags, numbers and small icons work best.
How tall can a cap side design be?
Usually about 1 to 1.5 inches tall, kept within the side panel and away from the eyelets.
Which side of a cap gets the design?
Usually the wearer's left side, but either works. Keep it centered on the panel.
What size should I digitize the design at?
Digitize it at the final size, here about 2.25 × 1.1 in, rather than resizing a finished file: the stitches, density and underlay are then calculated for that size.
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