Embroidery Font – Free Download (OTF, TTF, SVG)
About Embroidery
Embroidery is a charming handwritten script font designed by Scratchones that captures the delicate, organic quality of thread work. With its flowing letterforms and natural stroke variations, this typeface evokes the warmth and authenticity of hand-stitched embroidery. The font's relaxed yet refined character makes it perfect for projects that need a personal, artisanal touch. Its whimsical curves and gentle irregularities give any design an instantly handmade, inviting aesthetic.
Best Uses for Embroidery
Embroidery shines in personal projects that celebrate handcrafted appeal, including custom t-shirt designs, vinyl decals, and Cricut cutting projects. This font is ideal for scrapbooking, greeting cards, wedding invitations, and DIY craft labels where a warm, personal voice matters most. It also works beautifully for small-batch packaging, social media graphics, and decorative signage that benefits from a homemade, artisanal quality.
What Fonts Pair Well With Embroidery?
Embroidery pairs beautifully with clean, modern sans-serif fonts that provide contrast and readability. Consider pairing it with Montserrat for a contemporary feel, Playfair Display for elegant editorial projects, or Roboto for functional, balanced layouts. These combinations allow Embroidery to shine as a decorative accent while maintaining visual hierarchy and legibility.
License & Commercial Use
Embroidery is available as a free-for-personal-use font, meaning non-commercial projects are fully supported at no cost. For commercial applications—including logos, branding, print materials, digital products, web design, mobile apps, and merchandise—you must obtain a commercial license from Scratchones. When using Embroidery in any project, credit to the designer is appreciated. Please note that reselling, redistributing, or repackaging the font file itself is strictly prohibited under all licenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Embroidery free for commercial use?
No, Embroidery is free for personal use only. Commercial projects require a commercial license from Scratchones. This applies to logos, branded materials, merchandise, and any revenue-generating work.
What file formats does Embroidery come in?
Most free fonts from Scratchones are available in standard formats such as TTF (TrueType) or OTF (OpenType), compatible with Windows, macOS, and most design software including Adobe Creative Suite and Cricut Design Space.
What fonts pair well with Embroidery?
See the "What Fonts Pair Well With Embroidery?" section above for detailed recommendations. Montserrat, Playfair Display, and Roboto are excellent complementary choices that balance Embroidery's decorative style.
Can I use Embroidery in Cricut projects?
Yes, once installed on your computer, Embroidery is available in Cricut Design Space and works perfectly for cutting vinyl decals, iron-on designs, and custom artwork. The handwritten style creates beautiful, detailed cuts for personalized craft projects.
How to Install Embroidery
- Download the Embroidery font file from Scratchones (typically a ZIP archive).
- Unzip the downloaded folder to access the individual font files.
- Double-click the TTF or OTF font file to open the font preview window.
- Click the Install button to add the font to your system library.
- Restart your design applications (Adobe Creative Suite, Cricut Design Space, Word, etc.) and Embroidery will be available in your font menu.
Use Embroidery With VectorDad Tools
Enhance your Embroidery designs with the VectorDad Word Art Generator, which lets you create stunning text effects and convert your designs into ready-to-cut SVG files for Cricut projects. Try the Curved Text Generator to bend Embroidery along custom paths, adding dimensional elegance to vinyl decals, labels, and decorative craft designs.
