Adding Care Instructions to Embroidered Garments

When embroidering designs on garments, whether as a business or simply for friends or family it is a good idea to include care instructions with the garment. Taking the time to add this information with the garment may save a garment from being ruined from incorrect laundry or dry cleaning.

I remember many years ago spending weeks knitting by hand a beautiful woolen sweater. The recipient of the sweater had simply tossed it into the washing machine, setting the wash cycle to hot. When that sweater came out of the washing machine, it would have been too small for a two-year-old child. Since that disaster, I always include some sort of washing or dry cleaning instructions with garments that are given as gifts to others.

The two examples below are for either polyester or rayon thread, but you can add your own instructions on a simple business card and include it with the garment.

There are many other ways you can add information to your garments, whether as gifts or advertising information if you sell embroidery or craft items. There is a previous post on my blog, “Embroidery Tip after the design is embroidered” that will give you more information.

Happy and successful embroidery!