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With all there is to know about embroidery and with all the gadgets to help you, why do we still need tips? Well, my dear reader, there is too much to learn!!!

I have come to the conclusion that I don't have time to make every mistake or take the time to figure out everything. I think experts are the ones who have the time to learn and/or or the money to get help - written or human. An expert eats, sleeps and drinks their field of choice.

OK, if you actually have a life, being an expert may not fit in your routine. So, to that end, I am making a couple of tips available to you.

First of all, remember that everyone says "Your problem will be solved with our product." That is Advertising 101, find a need and fill it. Albeit, they may be deluding you just a little, but some are really great. For instance, when I began embroidery, I tried to put some names on a golf style shirt and they were a disaster. Having good tools to determine the correct placement would have saved me a lot of frustration not to mention money.

I personally use and appreciate my Perfect Placement Kit (I have nearly worn out the templates).

I am looking forward to working with the T-Shirt Makeover because my last attempt was not exactly what I had in mind.

Lastly, here are some of the placement suggestions I have gathered over time:

Apron	2"-4" down from top edge
Bath Towel	3"-4" above hem, centered
Beach Towel	4"-6" above bottom, centered
Bib	Centered
Blanket	4"-6" from down or up from 90 degree angle
Hand Towel	2"3" above hem, centered
Hankie	1"-1-1/2" down from 90 degree angle
Jacket Back	8"-10" down from bottom of collar
Jacket Left	6"-8" down from center of shoulder seam and 1/2 of design 1***
Napkins	2" up from 90 degree angle
Pajama Shirt	3"-4" down from left shoulder seam centered between placket and side seam or 3"-5" from center
Pajama Pant	1"-2" up from bottom edge
Pillow Case	Centered both ways on cuff
Placemat	1"-2" from 90 degree angle, use 1 (top right), 2 (diagonal or bottom edges) or 4 corners.
Polo/T-Shirt	7"-9" down from left shoulder seam centered between placket and side seam or 3"-5" from center
Pockets	1/2" down from top centered between side seams
Oxford Shirt, Man's	7"-9" down from left shoulder seam centered between placket and side seam or 3"-5" from center
Oxford Shirt, Woman's	4"-6" down from left shoulder seam centered between placket and side seam or 3"-5" from center
Robe	4"-6" down from shoulder seam centered between sleeve edge and collar fold
Scarf, Large	4"-6" from each corner edge
Scarf, Small	1-1/2"-2" from each corner edge
Sheet	Center on band
Shirt Back	5" from bottom of collar, for smaller sizes, 3" and center between left and right seams
Shirt Cuff	1-3/8" from button hole 1/4" above top stitching at edge of cuff
Shirt Front	Center a mini design between button holes, or button shirt and 3/4"-1" away from that center, lay a vertical design
Sweatshirt	3"-5" down from neck seam
Sweatshirt, collar	Center on collar, 2/3 from center of front neck
Sweatshirt, hood	1-1/2" from front edge and 2/3 down side
Table Cloth	3"-5" up from corner edge
Tie	2" up from bottom tip
Top (shirt, blouse, sweater, etc.)	1" up from bottom edge, anywhere on article.
Tote Bag	3"-5" down from top edge and centered.
Turtleneck	Middle of neck cuff, center between middle of cuff and left shoulder seam
Wash Cloth	1" up from bottom, centered or 1" above 90 degree corner

Have fun, I love to place small designs in unexpected places and don't forget some bling while you are doing your project. How about right on top of the shoulder or on the hip area of your jeans? Where would you put an unexpected design?

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