Lettering has its own rules — the right size, spacing, and density keep text readable. This guide walks through the technique step by step, with practical tips to get clean results — and shows where a free tool like SewFlow fits in.
Step by Step
- 1Keep satin-stitch letters at least a quarter inch tall.
- 2Add spacing between tight letters so they don't merge.
- 3Use a stable stabilizer so text stays crisp.
- 4Test small text before committing to the project.
Tips for Best Results
- •Letters under 1/4 inch often fill in or distort.
- •Bold, simple fonts stitch cleaner than thin scripts at small sizes.
- •SewFlow's text tool builds machine-ready lettering for you.
Mind the Minimum
Tiny satin letters fill in and blob — keep text at a readable size or switch to a bolder font.
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