Free embroidery designs for sweatshirts

Seasonal and family designs for crewnecks and hoodies: pumpkins and leaves, Christmas motifs, hearts and mama, dad and grandma lettering.

  • PES, DST, JEF and more
  • Fits a 4×4 hoop
  • OK for items you sell
Pumpkin embroidery design, stitched
Mama embroidery design, stitched
Christmas tree embroidery design, stitched

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Before you stitch

Tips for a clean result

  • Use medium cut-away and a water-soluble topping on fleece.
  • Center chest designs sit about 3 in below the neckline.
  • Turn the sweatshirt inside out to check nothing is caught under the hoop.
  • Lettering reads best at 1 in tall or more on fleece.

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  • Digitize and preview any image
  • Realistic stitch preview and sew-out
  • Download free ready-made designs
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FAQ

Questions

The quickest way to see what it does with your artwork is to try it. With a free account, digitizing and previewing cost nothing and take about a minute.

What size should a design be for sweatshirts?

These designs are about 95 mm (3.7 in) on their longest side, a size that suits sweatshirts. Center chest designs sit about 3 in below the neckline.

Which stabilizer should I use?

Use medium cut-away and a water-soluble topping on fleece.

Are the designs free to download?

Yes. Create a free account and download any of them in any machine format, as often as you like. You can stitch them on items you sell.

Can I add a name?

Yes. Make the name with the text to embroidery tool, then join it to a design with the embroidery design combiner, or digitize your own artwork with the name in place.

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