Tote Embroidery Placement Guide

Take the guesswork out of embroidering totes with this clear, easy-to-follow placement guide - for totes with and without a pocket.

Designed to help you achieve consistent, professional results, this guide walks you through exactly where to place and how to size designs on everything from mini totes to large beach bags. It's built around real-world stitching scenarios and gives you measurements you can rely on every time you hoop.

What's included

Inside this guide, you'll find:

• CC's standard tote placement measurements
• A visual placement diagram
• Design size recommendations by tote size
• Hooping and stabilizer tips for canvas, cotton, jute, and straw totes
• Step-by-step guidance for stitching on a pocket - for both multi-needle and single-needle machines

What you'll learn

• How far below the top edge to place your design
• Why designs should sit in the upper third (and why centered designs look too low)
• How to size designs for mini, standard, and large totes
• How to stitch on a pocket without sewing it closed
• Which stabilizer and needle to use for different tote materials
• Common tote mistakes and how to avoid them

Who this guide is for

• Beginner and intermediate embroiderers
• Home embroiderers and small-business makers
• Anyone stitching totes for gifts, bridal parties, teachers, or markets
• Stitchers who want consistent, polished placement on every bag

Who this guide is not for

• Those looking for general embroidery setup instruction
• Anyone who needs digitizing or design file guidance

Guide details

• Digital download (PDF)
• Instant access after purchase
• Compatible with phone, tablet, and computer viewing
• For personal and small-business use only
• Due to the nature of digital downloads, all sales are final
• No physical item will be shipped