Keep your stitched goods looking fresh. Here’s everything you need to know — no guesswork required.
Quick Care Rules
Treat your stitched goods like the main character they are:
- Turn inside-out before washing
- Cold water + gentle cycle
- Mild detergent (skip anything harsh)
- Avoid bleach when possible
- Air dry when you can (tumble low if you must)
- Never iron directly on the design
General Embroidery Care Flat / standard stitching
Washing
- Machine wash cold, inside-out, gentle cycle
- Use mild detergent
- Don’t soak and don’t leave it piled up wet — that’s how colors transfer and threads get cranky
Drying
- Best: hang dry or lay flat
- If using a dryer: low heat or cool air
- Don’t wring embroidered areas
Ironing
- Iron inside-out or with a cloth barrier
- Avoid steam directly on the stitches
Hats Foam truckers + structured hats — a.k.a. the shape-divas
- Hand wash recommended to protect the structure and embroidery
- Spot clean when possible
- Never toss them in the machine — they’ll come out looking like they gave up on life
Puff (3D) Embroidery Tougher than it looks, but it hates being cooked
Washing
- Turn inside-out and wash on gentle
- Avoid over-washing to keep the raised effect crisp
Drying
- Air dry is best
- If you tumble dry: low heat, don’t over-dry
The Big Nope List
- Don’t iron directly on puff
- Avoid high heat (dryer, iron, all of it)
- Skip dry cleaning — heat + chemicals aren’t friends here
Note: If you see tiny bits of foam peeking out after stitching, that’s normal for puff — it’s part of the 3D life.
Glitter & Vinyl Care Fun stuff. Also dramatic about heat.
After You Get It
- Wait 24 hours before the first wash — this helps the adhesive fully set
Washing & Drying
- Wash inside-out, cold or warm water
- Mild detergent, no bleach
- Dry low or air dry
Ironing
- If needed, iron only from the backside
- Never iron directly on glitter or vinyl
Patches Velcro / iron-on / sew-on
- Turn inside-out, cold water, gentle wash
- Air dry recommended
- Iron-on patches may loosen over time with machine washing — sewing the edges helps them last longer
