Surajmal Shobhachand supplies hand-embroidered kurtas, blouses, tops and dresses from India for clothing brands.
Hand embroidery decorates fabric with stitches worked by hand.
Hand-embroidered garments we supply
Have a style in mind? Send a reference garment and the quantity, and we quote it with hand embroidery.
Request a similar style→Hand embroidery on jersey
Jersey, the knit used for T-shirts, can be embroidered. Mark the chest motif size and position on the garment drawing.
Hand embroidery or machine embroidery
Hand-stitched flower
French knots give this flower a raised centre on the garment.
Machine-stitched flower
A filled centre gives this version a flat finish.
Specify the centre finish on the motif reference. For flat, puff and Schiffli work, see machine embroidery.
Specify the stitches in the motif
Specify satin stitch for the petals and French knots for the centre on the motif reference.
Stem stitch uses overlapping stitches to form outlines and stems.
Get a hand-embroidered garment quote
Send a reference garment or tech pack, the quantity and a motif drawing or photograph with its finished dimensions, placements and thread colours. We quote the garment with hand embroidery.
From motif to garment sample
- 1
Brief the motif
Agree the design and its colour scheme.
- 2
Work it on the selected fabric
Transfer the design to the garment part and embroider it with the specified stitches.
- 3
Approve the garment reference
Approve the finished garment sample as the embroidery reference for bulk.
Specifying hand embroidery on a tech pack
- Garment and sizes
- Name the style and give the garment sizes.
- Base fabric or quality reference
- State the composition and construction, or name a catalogue quality. See cotton, linen or single jersey for fabric options.
- Motif reference
- Attach the drawing, photograph or reference garment.
- Finished dimensions
- Give the width and height of each motif in millimetres.
- Placements
- Mark every position on the garment drawing, with measurements from a fixed point.
- Stitch reference
- Name the stitches for each part of the design, or attach a detail to match.
- Thread colours
- Provide a reference for every thread colour.
- Care and test requirements
- State the intended care, laundering conditions and acceptance criteria.
- Quantity per colourway
- Give the order quantity by colourway and garment size.
Not sure of every line? Tell us what you are planning, and we will advise on what works best.
Send this as a brief→Tests for hand-embroidered garments
| Test | Method | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Colourfastness to laundering[1] | AATCC TM61 | Colourfastness under accelerated laundering for textiles washed frequently. |
| Colourfastness to crocking[2] | AATCC TM8 | Colour transferred from the textile surface by rubbing. |
| Garment dimensional change[3] | AATCC TM150 | Changes in garment length and width after home laundering. |
| Appearance after laundering[4] | AATCC TM143 | Smoothness appearance, seam smoothness and crease retention of washable textile products. |
Common questions about hand embroidery
Do you supply hand-embroidered clothing for brands?
Yes. We make hand-embroidered clothing to your design and label. See private label for a garment programme.
Which fabrics can be hand embroidered?
Linen, cotton and silk are common base fabrics. Satin, crepe, georgette, chiffon and velvet are also used for hand embroidery.
What affects the price of hand embroidery?
Design size and the number of embroidered placements affect the cost. Include both with the artwork and garment quantity for a quote.
Which Indian embroidery names should we put on the brief?
Name the technique shown in the reference, such as chikankari, kantha or zari. Include a motif detail to match.
A question this does not answer? Ask us directly and we reply within 24 hours.
Developing a hand-embroidered collection?
Send the style list, motifs and quantities by colourway for a collection quote.
Discuss your requirement→