Script embroidery font
Script is a rounded script embroidery lettering style based on the open-source Pacifico font. Keep capital letters at least 10 mm tall so the stitches stay readable. It suits gifts, baby items and towels.
- Min. 10 mm capitals
- script
- Based on Pacifico
Stitched sample. Based on Pacifico.
Script A to Z, stitched
Every letter, number and common symbol, generated from the font and rendered as real stitches.
About Script
A friendly, rounded script with joined letters and soft curves. The strokes are thick for a script, so it sews well on towels and baby items.
Best for
- Baby blankets and bibs
- Bath towels and robes
- Personalized gifts
- Café and shop logos
Size guide
| Capitals | Result | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mm | Too small | Small labels, cap sides |
| 8 mm | Too small | Left chest names, sleeves |
| 12 mm | Readable | Cap fronts, towels, bags |
| 20 mm | Clear | Pillows, tote bags, jacket fronts |
| 35 mm | Clear | Monograms, jacket backs |
Stitching tips
- Keep capitals at 10 mm or more; the joins fill in when smaller.
- Use a water-soluble topping on towels so the stitches sit on top of the pile.
- Lowercase reads better than all capitals in a script.
Fonts that pair with Script
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
RetroBold script · min. 10 mm · Shop names and vintage logos
ClassicElegant serif · min. 8 mm · Wedding linens and formal monograms
RoundedSoft sans · min. 5 mm · Kids' clothes, pets and playful brands
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
Script font questions
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What is the smallest size for the Script embroidery font?
Keep capital letters at least 10 mm (0.39 in) tall. Smaller than that, the satin stitches start to merge and the letters lose their shape.
What font is Script based on?
Pacifico, 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 Script lettering good for?
Gifts, baby items and towels. Baby blankets and bibs, Bath towels and robes, Personalized gifts are common uses.
How do I turn Script text into an embroidery file?
Type your text in the text to embroidery tool with Script 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.
Script lettering, ready for your machine
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