How Do You Make Monograms At Home?
Embroidered monograms on handkerchiefs, towels and bed linens, and clothing are classic ways to identify and decorate personal items. Creating your own monograms takes a little effort and planning, but it can turn everyday items into an attractive gift or a fun way to personalize your own possessions. Decide on the size of the letters and the monogram style. These styles include using the first letter of the person’s name; the letters of the first and last name; or the letters of the first, last and middle name. Tradition in the three-letter monogram is that the last name’s initial is placed in between the first and middle initial, and is larger than the other two. Sketch the monogram you want to create. Draw the letters freehand, or trace them from a font that you like. Turn over your final sketch. Rub tailor’s chalk all over the back so that it completely covers the underside of the three letters. Do not leave any bits of the paper exposed. Make sure that the piece of cloth you want
