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Appliqué project ideas

Not sure what to make or which settings to use? Each project below has a suggested font, size and fabric, with real measurements, and a link that opens the appliqué generator already set up.

Football Mom Shirt Appliqué

Make a football mom or sports mom appliqué file: bold lettering in your team colors, ready for a tee or sweatshirt, with a free stitch preview.

Varsity Team Name Appliqué

Create an arched varsity appliqué team name for jackets, jerseys and spirit wear, with the classic fanned or flat-sided arch and a free stitch preview.

Baby Name Blanket Appliqué

Make a baby name appliqué file for blankets, bibs and onesies: soft rounded letters, safe settings for baby fabrics and a free stitch preview.

Graduation and Senior Shirt Appliqué

Make senior year and graduation appliqué: class year lettering in school colors, arched or straight, for shirts, hoodies and jackets.

Teacher Gift Appliqué

Make a personalized teacher appliqué for tote bags, sweatshirts and aprons: a name or title in cheerful letters, with a free stitch preview.

Wedding and Bridal Party Appliqué

Create appliqué for bridal party shirts, robes and getting-ready gear: Bride, Bridesmaid, Mrs and more, in elegant lettering with a free stitch preview.

Family Last Name Sweatshirt Appliqué

Make an appliqué last-name design for matching family sweatshirts, with a bold font, the right size for a hoodie and settings for stretch fleece.

Holiday Shirt Appliqué: Halloween, Christmas and More

Make holiday appliqué for Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Easter shirts: short festive words, fun fonts and fabric ideas with a free preview.

Large Initial Appliqué for a Jacket Back

Make a big single-letter appliqué for a varsity jacket or bomber: letter heights up to 10 inches, stable fabric settings and hoop and stabilizer tips.

Appliqué Files for Etsy Sellers and Shops

How small embroidery businesses and Etsy sellers can make custom appliqué orders quickly: consistent settings, fast previews, cut files and bulk team names.