Is there a rule of thumb as to where the design goes on a tee shirt up top left?

I think there is a certain rule, but I always use my eye to see where it will look best. If it is a school t-shirt, they usually tell you where to put it. ***

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I embroider many t shirts for my grandchildren. If it is a fairly square design I place the design about 60 cms from the neck edge. If it is a long design I place it higher to the left or right, towards the shoulder. I do not think that it really matters. Sarah.

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by killiecrankie 18 Mar 2012

Is 60cms a typo because 60 cms is about 24" & depending on the T shirt size the design would be on the hem or not there at all ?

I think I remember seeing a tutorial about this at Embroidery Library.

All sorts of placement guides in these posts.

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by sewmom 18 Mar 2012

I do men's shirts a lot. It's centered about 3 inches in from the center and 7-8 inches down from where the shoulder seam meets the neck. But always use your own creative eye too because it depends on the embroidery design and overall look you want.

by diamondfowler 19 Mar 2012

Thanks for all your help Diamond

Yes there is. Are you working on adults or children's clothes?

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by diamondfowler 19 Mar 2012

I do both and have always just looked to see if is right, sometimes i print it out and place it by that, just thought i would get a magic placement lol