Confused about some terms we use on this website? That's okay! Here is a glossary of terminology to help you build your gear.

Common Terms

• Embroidery - The art of making a raised design with thread. 
  

• Twill(Applique) - A type of fabric used to create stitched on lettering. If you want to have letters sewn on then this is what you want!

• Cross Stitch(Zig-Zag Stitch) - A zig zag stitch used to sew twill fabric onto a garment.
  

• Satin Stich(Double Stitch) - A long, straight embroidery stitch worked closely parallel in rows to form a pattern that resembles satin. This type of stitch is also used in sewing twill fabrics onto a garment.

Twill Lettering and Numbering

• 1 Layer Cross Stitch - A single layer of twill fabric sewn onto the garment using a zig zag stitch.

• 1 Layer Satin Stitch - A single layer of twill fabric sewn onto the garment using a satin stitch. 

• 2 Layer Cross Stitch - Two layers of twill fabric used to give a foreground and background color appearance. A two layer cross stitched letter is the most common method of sewing twill onto a garment. 

• 2 Layer Satin Stitch - Two layers of twill fabric sewn onto a garment using a satin stitch. By choosing different color threads for the outline of the letters,  you can give the illusion of having a 3 or 4 layered letter!