How to create a personalized label for your knitted creations?

How to create a personalized label for your knitted creations?

Are you giving away your knits, selling your pieces, or simply want to leave your "made by you" mark on your creations? A personalized label adds a professional touch, a discreet signature, and reinforces the identity of your designs. In this article, we'll look at what type of label to choose , how to design it , how to attach it , and I'll also share our favorites and recommendations from Knit-sis.

In the end, you will have a ready-to-use checklist + inspirations + call to action to test your first label.

1. Why include a personalized label in your knitwear?

1.1 The benefits of a personalized knitted label

▪️ Signature & recognition : each piece bears your “imprint”

▪️ Professional image : even for gifts, it gives a polished look

▪️ Increased perceived value : a piece with a label looks more serious

▪️ Useful information : you can indicate the thread used, the care instructions, and the year.

▪️ Brand consistency if you sell your creations

1.2 In what cases should it be used?

▪️ For personalized gifts

▪️ To sell your knitwear (craft markets, online shops)

▪️ To keep track of your own models

▪️ For “collector” or “limited edition” pieces

2. What type of label should I choose? (and comparison)

Here are the most common types, with their advantages and limitations.

2.1 Woven label

Widely used in clothing, the woven label is soft, durable, washable, and offers a professional finish.
→ A good option if you want something that blends in elegantly.

2.2 Satin label (satin print)

Flexible, often glossy, can be printed with patterns or logos.
→ Good compromise for lightweight designs.

2.3 Leather or imitation leather (faux leather) label

High-end effect, robust, handcrafted look.
→ Ideal if you want a "rustic chic" touch to your creations. ( You can find personalized ones on Etsy )

2.4 Ultrasuede / Synthetic Suede Label

Soft, with a "soft texture" effect, looks lovely on knits.

2.5 Iron-on label or transfer

Attached using heat, with no visible seams.
→ Practical if you don't want to sew, but be careful about how well it holds up in the wash.

2.6 Printed fabric label / cotton

A personalized printed cotton label, which you then sew on

3. How to design your personalized label (design + content)

3.1 Graphic elements & content to include

▪️ Name or logo (your personal “brand”)

▪️ Year or serial number (e.g., “2025”)

▪️ Yarn/care instructions (e.g., “100% wool, hand wash”)

▪️ Discreet message (e.g., “With love, Lenny & Louise”)

▪️ Simple icon(s) (stitch, needles, small heart)

3.2 Design Tips

▪️ Keep it readable : logo or simple text

▪️ Limit the number of colors (2 to 3) to keep the label neat and clear

▪️ Allow for margins (safety edge)

▪️ Choose the size according to the item (smaller for a hat, larger for a sweater)

▪️ Provide a vector file (ai, svg) or high-resolution file

▪️ Request a proof/prototype before printing

3.3 Where to order custom labels?

▪️ Etsy offers numerous options for custom knit labels (leather, fabric, faux-leather)

▪️ EverEmblem for custom printed cotton labels

▪️ Dutch Label Shop for professional-quality woven labels

▪️ SuperLabelStore for labels made for designers (small quantities)

Knit-sis tip: order a few test samples before a large batch, to check the results on your yarns and after washing.

4. How to attach a label to your knitting: methods & tips

4.1 Positioning – where to sew / glue

▪️ Inner hem (bottom of the sweater)

▪️ Cuff or sleeve edge

▪️ Back neckline

▪️ Inside pocket

▪️ “Fly-over” label (small flap)

4.2 Installation Techniques

Hand or machine sewing

▪️ Use thread of the same color as the project

▪️ Backstitch or invisible stitch

▪️ Do not pull too hard to avoid "creasing" the knit

Rivets or eyelets (for leather / imitation leather)

▪️ Pierce gently with a fine awl

▪️ Install sturdy rivets

Heat sealing / transfer

▪️ Apply according to the instructions (time, heat)

▪️ Check compatibility with the knitting yarn

▪️ Topstitch lightly if possible to reinforce

Practical tips

▪️ Secure the label with a few pins before sewing

▪️ Sew one side, then gently stretch the knit to sew the other side without tension

▪️ For “rigid” materials (leather), first place them on a piece of fabric (patch) sewn on with knitting

5. Examples & inspirations Knit-sis

Here are some ideas for incorporating a personalized label into your favorite designs:

▪️ On the bottom of the Cardichou vest (The Chou Vest) : a discreet “Knit-sis” label on the inside hem. ▶️ See Cardichou

▪️ For Splashie , position a small leather label on the pocket or side handle.

▪️ In Mondrian , add a mini-label to one of the color blocks as a signature. ▶️ See Mondrian

▪️ If you sell vest styles with an openwork design (e.g., Marguerite ), a satin label with your logo will complement the delicate style. ▶️ See Marguerite

The idea: the label becomes a signature detail of your creations, which makes the recipient want to keep it (instead of cutting it off).

Conclusion

Adding a personal touch to your knits gives them a life beyond the stitch itself . With a well-designed label, your creations not only reflect your style, but also your name.

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With all our passion,
Lenny & Louise, your Knit-sis sisters