If you're someone who likes to sew and make your own clothes or are a small business owner who designs clothing, adding labels to your products is a great way to give them a professional touch. Labels not only help to promote your brand but also make it easier for customers to identify your products. In this blog post, we will guide you through the steps of how to sew labels into a shirt.
Step 1: Choose the Label Material Before sewing a label into a shirt, you need to decide on the material that you want to use. There are many options available, including cotton, satin, and polyester. Choose a material that is soft, comfortable and durable, so it does not irritate the skin or fade easily. It is also important to consider the label's size and shape, as it should fit perfectly in the shirt's seam.
Step 2: Position the Label Once you have selected the label material, you need to decide where you want to place it on the shirt. Typically, the label is sewn into the back neck or collar area, where it is easy to see but not too noticeable. Use a fabric marker or a pin to mark the spot where you want to attach the label.
Step 3: Prepare the Shirt Before attaching the label, make sure that the shirt is clean and pressed. If you're sewing the label into an already finished shirt, you can open up the seam with a seam ripper. If you're making the shirt from scratch, sew the label into the collar or neck seam before closing it.
Step 4: Sew the Label Thread a needle with a matching color of thread and tie a knot at the end. Then, begin sewing the label onto the shirt using small, neat stitches. Start by sewing the two short sides of the label, then move onto the longer sides. Be careful not to sew through to the front of the shirt. Use a backstitch at the beginning and end of each line to secure the thread and prevent the label from coming loose.
Step 5: Finish the Shirt After sewing the label into the shirt, finish the rest of the garment as per the instructions. If the label is visible on the outside of the garment, trim any excess threads and make sure that the label is lying flat.
Sewing labels into shirts is an easy and effective way to give your clothing a professional touch. By following these simple steps, you can add labels to your shirts with ease, making them more identifiable and marketable.
