Outline (or hollow) lettering stitches just the edge of each letter rather than filling it in. It creates a light, airy look, uses far less thread, and stitches quickly — a great choice for large text or delicate fabrics.
When to Use Outline Text
- •Large lettering where a solid fill would be heavy and dense.
- •Lightweight or stretchy fabrics that pucker under heavy fills.
- •Modern, minimalist designs where less coverage is the goal.
- •Fast stitch-outs where you want to save time and thread.
Create Outline Text with SewFlow
Type your text in SewFlow, choose a bold font so the outline reads clearly, and set a larger size — outline text needs enough scale for the hollow centre to be visible. Then export to your machine format.
Bold Fonts Work Best
Thin fonts make weak outlines. A bold or heavy typeface gives a clear, confident outline that holds its shape in thread.
Create outline text embroidery free:
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