Rounded embroidery font
Rounded is a soft sans embroidery lettering style based on the open-source Fredoka font. Keep capital letters at least 5 mm tall so the stitches stay readable. It suits kids' clothes, pets and playful brands.
- Min. 5 mm capitals
- rounded sans-serif
- Based on Fredoka
Stitched sample. Based on Fredoka.
Rounded A to Z, stitched
Every letter, number and common symbol, generated from the font and rendered as real stitches.
About Rounded
A soft sans with rounded ends and open shapes. It looks friendly and holds up at small sizes because there are no sharp corners to pucker.
Best for
- Kids' clothes and backpacks
- Pet bandanas and collars
- Playful brand logos
- Name labels
Size guide
| Capitals | Result | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mm | Readable | Small labels, cap sides |
| 8 mm | Clear | Left chest names, sleeves |
| 12 mm | Clear | Cap fronts, towels, bags |
| 20 mm | Clear | Pillows, tote bags, jacket fronts |
| 35 mm | Clear | Monograms, jacket backs |
Stitching tips
- One of the most legible styles under 8 mm.
- Bright thread colors suit its playful shapes.
- Use a soft cut-away on knit kids' clothing.
Fonts that pair with Rounded
Use one style for the name and another for a tagline or date.
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Other embroidery fonts
BlockBold sans · min. 5 mm · Names on shirts, bags and caps
SlabClassic serif · min. 7 mm · Monograms and a traditional look
TallCondensed caps · min. 6 mm · Long names on sleeves and collars
VarsityHeavy slab · min. 6 mm · Team names, numbers and sports wear
ScriptRounded script · min. 10 mm · Gifts, baby items and towels
RetroBold script · min. 10 mm · Shop names and vintage logos
ClassicElegant serif · min. 8 mm · Wedding linens and formal monograms
BrushBrush script · min. 10 mm · Sporty slogans and hand-made looks
FlowingFlowing script · min. 12 mm · Signatures, quotes and keepsakes
RomanRoman capitals · min. 7 mm · Crests, clubs and classic branding
SportCondensed sans · min. 5 mm · Workwear, jerseys and bold headlines
Rounded font questions
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What is the smallest size for the Rounded embroidery font?
Keep capital letters at least 5 mm (0.20 in) tall. Smaller than that, the satin stitches start to merge and the letters lose their shape.
What font is Rounded based on?
Fredoka, an open-source font under the SIL Open Font License. The stitches are generated from the letter shapes, so the lettering keeps the look of the font.
What is Rounded lettering good for?
Kids' clothes, pets and playful brands. Kids' clothes and backpacks, Pet bandanas and collars, Playful brand logos are common uses.
How do I turn Rounded text into an embroidery file?
Type your text in the text to embroidery tool with Rounded selected, pick a size and color, then send it to the digitizer to preview the stitches and download DST, PES, JEF or another format for your machine.
Do I need to install the font on my machine?
No. The letters are converted into stitches, so the file sews on any machine that reads the format, without the font installed anywhere.
Rounded lettering, ready for your machine
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