Shirley Monogram Font: Embroidery, Applique, 3D Puff and SVG Ideas
Shirley is a classic, regal monogram font with an old-world feel. The tall center letter is flanked by two side initials, and the letters have elegant flourishes that look right at home on baby gifts, wedding linens and towels. It is one of our customers' go-to fonts, and it now comes in five versions.
Every Version of the Shirley Font
- Shirley Embroidery font: the original fill-stitch monogram for machine embroidery.
- Shirley Monogram Applique Embroidery Font: the same letters as applique, perfect for large monograms on sweatshirts and blankets where a solid fill would be too heavy.
- Shirley Monogram 3D Puff Embroidery Font: raised letters stitched over craft foam for caps and bags. See our 3D puff embroidery guide.
- Shirley Cuttable Font: SVG letters for vinyl and cardstock.
- Shirley Monogram TrueType Font: install it and type the monogram in Cricut Design Space or any program.
Shirley Monogram Ideas from Our Customers
Baby bibs and children's clothes
A small Shirley monogram adds a classic touch to bibs, smocked dresses and seersucker outfits. Use a soft mesh cutaway on knits, and see our baby embroidery designs for more ideas.
Kitchen and hand towels
Monogrammed tea towels make easy hostess and housewarming gifts. Always use a water-soluble topper on terry towels. Our guide on how to embroider a towel covers the details.
Napkins and holiday linens
One color on white napkins looks timeless at weddings and dinner parties. For holidays, add a small motif next to the monogram. Our post on how to fold monogrammed napkins shows how to display them.
Bags and cases
Monogram cosmetic bags, tote bags and fabric boxes for bridesmaid and teacher gifts. Canvas and twill usually only need tearaway stabilizer.
Sizes and Formats
| Version | Sizes (center letter height) |
|---|---|
| Shirley Embroidery Font, Regular set | 2 and 3 inches |
| Shirley Embroidery Font, Large set | 4, 5 and 6 inches |
| Shirley Monogram Applique | 4, 5, 6 and 7 inches |
| Shirley Monogram 3D Puff | 4, 5, 6 and 7 inches |
The embroidery versions come in all major machine formats: PES (Brother), DST (Tajima), ART (Bernina), EXP (Melco), JEF (Janome), HUS and VP3 (Husqvarna Viking), VIP (Pfaff), SEW (Kenmore) and XXX (Singer). BX files are included, so Embrilliance users can type the monogram on the keyboard instead of merging letters one by one. The side accent designs in some product photos are not included with the font.
Which Shirley Version Should You Choose?
- Napkins, bibs, shirts and small towels: the regular fill font in 2 or 3 inches.
- Bath towels, totes and pillows: the large fill font in 4 to 6 inches.
- Blankets, sweatshirts and anything bigger than 6 inches: the applique version, which uses fabric instead of thousands of fill stitches.
- Caps and structured bags: the 3D puff version.
- Vinyl decals, tumblers and signs: the SVG or TrueType version.
Tips for Stitching Shirley Monograms
- Choose the size from the item: about 1.5 to 2 inches for bibs and napkins, 3 to 4 inches for towels and bags, and larger for pillows and blankets.
- Use the applique version for big monograms. It stitches faster and keeps blankets and sweatshirts soft.
- Center letter first: place the center letter on your marked center, then line up the side letters.
Comparing monogram styles? Read our guide to choosing monogram embroidery fonts, or our step-by-step guide to embroidering monograms.
FAQ
Is Shirley a script font?
No. Shirley is a classic three-letter monogram font with regal, old-world letterforms. It is designed for monograms rather than writing out names in cursive. For names, see our script embroidery font ideas.
Can I type the Shirley monogram in Embrilliance?
Yes. The embroidery versions include BX files, which install as a keyboard font in Embrilliance.
Which initial goes in the middle?
For a traditional monogram, the last-name initial goes in the larger center position, with the first-name initial on the left and the middle initial on the right.