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by jrob 24 Oct 2008 ( edited Oct 25'08 14:39 )
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Monogram Placement

TOWELS- Always place the monogram at the opposite end of the label. Measurements are from the bottom of the monogram.

WASHCLOTHS- 1 ½” above the hem or 1” above the border.

HAND TOWELS- 2” above hem or 1 ½” above border.

BATH TOWELS- 4” above hem or 2” above border.

BATH SHEETS- 4” above hem or 3” above border.

SHEETS- The bottom of the monogram should be centered about 2” above the wide hem line on the top side of the sheet.

SHIRT CUFFS- To place the monogram in the top center of the wrist, start 1” from the center of the cuff toward the buttonhole and ¼” to ½” above the cuff edge. The bottom of the letters should fall at the bottom of the cuff.

TIES- Place 2” to 1 ½” up from the bottom tip of 9” to 11” up from the bottom tip when worn with a vest.

GOLF SHIRTS,ETC.- Place 7 ½” to 9” down from the left shoulder seam and 4” to 6” over from the center.

LADIES SWEATERS – Place 3 ½” to 4 ½” down from the collar and centered on the front.

SWEATSHIRTS- Place 3” to 3 ½” down from the bottom of the crew neck edge.

LADIES ROBES- Place 4” to 6” down from the left shoulder seam and 3” to 5” over from the center.

LADIES BLOUSES- same as for robes.

JACKETS- For the front of the jacket, the placement is the same as for shirts or sweaters. For the back, the placement depends on the size of the design and the size of the jacket. A design or lettering can be centered anywhere from 6” to 9” down from the seam on the collar.

FURS- Right side at waist level in the lining.

Note: Scale down for children’s clothing.

Comments (30)
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by dgrammy 24 Oct 2008
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Thank you so much!
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by blhamblen 24 Oct 2008
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THIS IS GREAT THANX for sharing..I'll print it off and keep it posted in my sewing room :)
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by adelmarie 24 Oct 2008
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You are always so toughtful. Thanks for posting this I am sure It will be of great help for some of our newbies. *2U
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by katydid 24 Oct 2008
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Nice to have the rules. I'm afraid I eye ball it too often.
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by newipswich 24 Oct 2008
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This is great! Thanks for posting it! I'll get it into my documents so I'll have it on hand. Hugs!
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by mad14kt 24 Oct 2008
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TU for this info ;) *2U
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by dkjack 24 Oct 2008
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Thanks *4U
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by jand803 24 Oct 2008
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Thank you very much. That is helpful. *4U
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by dpickel 24 Oct 2008
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Always good to have a friendly reminder and have on hand.... Thanks for posting again. :)
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by bamaasc 24 Oct 2008
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Thanks for sharing this! I tend to just eyeball it! *
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by raels011 24 Oct 2008
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Thank you
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by mona1 24 Oct 2008
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Thank You.
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by elaine45 24 Oct 2008
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Thank You jrob...You are so helpful....
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by lindaavolio 24 Oct 2008
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Thank you ... those measurements really help!! That's a KEEPER!! Thanks
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by 2createit 24 Oct 2008
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WOW jrob you should be an encyclopedist!!!great job
Louise ;)
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by colonies1 24 Oct 2008
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thanks I will file it.............*4u all
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by mops 24 Oct 2008
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Thanks Jerrilyn, nice to have this.
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by shirlener88 24 Oct 2008
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Jerrilyn, re-run or not - it is always good info. Thanks for being so thoughtful! *4U
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by sherylac 24 Oct 2008
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Thank you so much
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by sewingerr 25 Oct 2008
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thank you very much! :o)
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by lbrow 25 Oct 2008
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Reruns r nice jrob , this time I printed it out so I could file thanks *
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by gramsbear 25 Oct 2008
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Thanks, this is very helpful. *4U
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by nurselilly 25 Oct 2008
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Thanx for that i have saved a copy to share at the next class can never ahve too many helpfull hints :)*4U
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by catwoman123 25 Oct 2008
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Thank you ,that will help alot.
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by sira 25 Oct 2008
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Thank you Jerrilyn, I took also a copy in to my files. Thanks for sharing info! *4U
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by iris2006 25 Oct 2008
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Thank you Jerrilyn, that's a great help.
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by meganne 25 Oct 2008
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Helpful as ever dear friend, thank you. hugs n roses, M
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by blessinge 25 Oct 2008
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Ooooh, thank you so much. I will print this out and place it in my embroidery files.
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by marjialexa 25 Oct 2008
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Hi, Jerri, thanks for digging this out and posting it. Really helpful!! Luv ya, Marji
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by ukongrdn 25 Oct 2008
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thank you, this is very helpful. *4u