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Tool & DIY embroidery designs

Hammers, wrenches, saws, screwdrivers, tape measures and toolboxes: these tool & DIY embroidery designs suit workshop aprons, tool rolls, caps and Father's Day gifts. Grab them free or premium in PES, JEF or VP3, or as DST for a multi-needle shop machine. Heavy canvas aprons are stable enough for a tear-away stabilizer; just use a fresh sharp needle so it pierces the dense weave cleanly.

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These tool and DIY embroidery designs are made for weekend fixers and home improvers: a hammer crossed with a wrench, a toolbox with a handle, a hand saw, a level and a tape measure. They are drawn bold, with silver metal parts and bright handles, and look best on gear that gets used, such as a shop apron, a canvas tool roll or a garage cap.

Workshop clothes get dusty and go through hot washes, so sew them with 40 wt polyester thread, which keeps its color and handles bleach. Place a toolbox on the bib of an apron, or a pair of crossed tools on the chest of a work shirt with a cut-away behind it.

The professional side has its own page: workwear for carpenters, plumbers and electricians is in trade and craftsman designs. For gifts, pair a tool with lettering such as "Dad's workshop" from the monogram maker, or browse the Mother's Day and Father's Day designs.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put a tool design on a baseball cap?

Yes, a compact tool motif suits the front or the side of a cap. Cap frames have a short sewing field, so check your frame's limits before you pick a design, and choose the small version. Structured caps need a firm cap backing (a heavy tear-away), while on unstructured caps you can float the side panel on hooped adhesive stabilizer instead.

What is a good DIY gift to embroider for Father's Day?

A canvas shop apron with a toolbox on the bib, a tool roll with a wrench motif, or a cap with crossed tools. Father's Day falls on different dates around the world, so check the date in your country and start a week or two early. Add a short line such as "Grandpa's garage" under the motif to make it personal.

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