Tall embroidery font
Tall is a condensed caps embroidery lettering style based on the open-source Bebas Neue font. Keep capital letters at least 6 mm tall so the stitches stay readable. It suits long names on sleeves and collars.
- Min. 6 mm capitals
- condensed sans-serif
- Based on Bebas Neue
Stitched sample. Based on Bebas Neue.
Tall A to Z, stitched
Every letter, number and common symbol, generated from the font and rendered as real stitches.
About Tall
All-capital and narrow, so long words fit where space is tight. The tall, straight strokes stitch as neat satin columns.
Best for
- Sleeve and collar text
- Long surnames on jerseys
- Hat side panels
- Bag straps and labels
Size guide
| Capitals | Result | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mm | Too small | Small labels, cap sides |
| 8 mm | Readable | 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
- Capitals only; it has no lowercase.
- Its narrow letters need at least 6 mm of height to stay open.
- Good for two-line text where width is limited.
Fonts that pair with Tall
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
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
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
Tall font questions
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What is the smallest size for the Tall embroidery font?
Keep capital letters at least 6 mm (0.24 in) tall. Smaller than that, the satin stitches start to merge and the letters lose their shape.
What font is Tall based on?
Bebas Neue, 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 Tall lettering good for?
Long names on sleeves and collars. Sleeve and collar text, Long surnames on jerseys, Hat side panels are common uses.
How do I turn Tall text into an embroidery file?
Type your text in the text to embroidery tool with Tall 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.
Tall lettering, ready for your machine
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