Varsity embroidery font
Varsity is a heavy slab embroidery lettering style based on the open-source Alfa Slab One font. Keep capital letters at least 6 mm tall so the stitches stay readable. It suits team names, numbers and sports wear.
- Min. 6 mm capitals
- heavy slab serif
- Based on Alfa Slab One
Stitched sample. Based on Alfa Slab One.
Varsity A to Z, stitched
Every letter, number and common symbol, generated from the font and rendered as real stitches.
About Varsity
Very heavy letters with square slab serifs, the look of college sweatshirts and team jackets. Thick enough to sew as a fill at large sizes or as appliqué.
Best for
- Team names and numbers
- College-style sweatshirts
- Letterman jackets
- Varsity patches
Size guide
| Capitals | Result | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mm | Too small | Small labels, cap sides |
| 8 mm | Readable | Left chest names, sleeves |
| 12 mm | Clear | Cap fronts, towels, bags |
| 20 mm | Clear | Pillows, tote bags, jacket fronts |
| 35 mm | Clear | Monograms, jacket backs |
Stitching tips
- At large sizes the digitizer sews the letters as fill rather than satin.
- Add an outline color for the classic two-tone varsity look.
- Choose a cut-away stabilizer for sweatshirts and fleece.
Fonts that pair with Varsity
Use one style for the name and another for a tagline or date.
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Other embroidery fonts
BlockBold sans · min. 5 mm · Names on shirts, bags and caps
SlabClassic serif · min. 7 mm · Monograms and a traditional look
TallCondensed caps · min. 6 mm · Long names on sleeves and collars
ScriptRounded script · min. 10 mm · Gifts, baby items and towels
RetroBold script · min. 10 mm · Shop names and vintage logos
ClassicElegant serif · min. 8 mm · Wedding linens and formal monograms
RoundedSoft sans · min. 5 mm · Kids' clothes, pets and playful brands
BrushBrush script · min. 10 mm · Sporty slogans and hand-made looks
FlowingFlowing script · min. 12 mm · Signatures, quotes and keepsakes
RomanRoman capitals · min. 7 mm · Crests, clubs and classic branding
SportCondensed sans · min. 5 mm · Workwear, jerseys and bold headlines
Varsity font questions
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What is the smallest size for the Varsity embroidery font?
Keep capital letters at least 6 mm (0.24 in) tall. Smaller than that, the satin stitches start to merge and the letters lose their shape.
What font is Varsity based on?
Alfa Slab One, an open-source font under the SIL Open Font License. The stitches are generated from the letter shapes, so the lettering keeps the look of the font.
What is Varsity lettering good for?
Team names, numbers and sports wear. Team names and numbers, College-style sweatshirts, Letterman jackets are common uses.
How do I turn Varsity text into an embroidery file?
Type your text in the text to embroidery tool with Varsity selected, pick a size and color, then send it to the digitizer to preview the stitches and download DST, PES, JEF or another format for your machine.
Do I need to install the font on my machine?
No. The letters are converted into stitches, so the file sews on any machine that reads the format, without the font installed anywhere.
Varsity lettering, ready for your machine
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