In addition to the dedicated Monogramming feature, Hatch Embroidery allows you to create monogramming designs using special monogram fonts. For best results, bear in mind the following...
Monogram fonts may have two or three sets of each letter – left side, middle (optional), and right side.
When selecting letters, you need to ensure letter orientation is correct.
Some borders in a monogram font are designed for 3-letter monograms, others for 2-letter monograms.
Note: These special fonts are found and used with the Lettering tool rather than the Monogramming tool.
1Right-click the Lettering tool.
2Select a suitable monogram font such as Octagon Monogram from the Font list.
3Use the Insert Character dialog to choose the letters and ornaments you want to use. Octagon Monogram, for example, has three sets of each letter, one for the left side, one for the middle and one for the right side.
4Start with a left-facing letter and then a middle letter.
5Finish with a right-facing letter.
6Add a border as required. Choose the border which best suits your monogram – i.e. whether using 2 or 3 characters.
7Click OK.
8Adjust monogram height according to placement requirements. Use the recommended sizes as a reference.
When selecting a character, a keystroke appears in the Selection field. This indicates the key combination required to type the character directly on-screen.
Use Reshape mode to adjust letter and border spacing.
Diamond points control the size or spacing of individual characters, including borders. Select the diamond point and drag to adjust position.
Use the other control points to adjust individual sizing.
If you want the letters in your monogram to be different colors, select the object and click the Lettering tool. Then you can select and recolor letters one-by-one.
Experiment with different fonts and borders to find the combinations which work best for you.
Hatch Embroidery currently provides four traditional embroidery monogram fonts. The recommended size ranges actually tell quite a lot about the design intent. Note they are all closest join fonts.
|
Style |
Character |
Best suited to |
How it works |
|
Fancy Monogram |
Elegant, flowing, decorative |
Towels, robes, wedding gifts, decorative cushions, heirloom pieces |
The intertwined script letters are designed to be admired rather than read quickly. They need room to breathe, which explains the larger minimum size (50-100 mm). |
|
Octagon Monogram |
Formal, balanced, traditional |
Shirts, jackets, bags, napkins, golf towels, corporate gifts |
The geometric frame gives the monogram a clean, heraldic appearance while remaining legible at relatively small sizes. |
|
Point Monogram |
Contemporary, architectural |
Caps, polo shirts, uniforms, luggage, leather goods |
The tall angular frame creates a modern look and works well where space is narrow or vertical. |
|
Seal Monogram |
Classic, prestigious, emblematic |
Blazers, handbags, table linen, keepsakes, luxury gifts |
The circular and shield-like forms resemble traditional seals or crests, giving a refined, timeless appearance. |
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