VanityThreads

Embroidery, like every other art form, needs to be understood to be fully appreciated and enjoyed. The urge to "paint" with needle and thread is an old one. Not long after people first clothed themselves, they began to search for ways to embellish their garments. One of the earliest examples is a braided hairnet discovered in a 3000 year old Danish grave. Native Americans used local and exotic materials and bone needles to create intricate designs for religious and personal expression. Colonial women used needlework for social connections, decoration and keepsakes. Churches used decorative arts, including embroidery, to tell about Bible stories and the life events of saints, hoping no doubt for a lesson learned. Contemporary historical events and subjects were often captured in stitches instead of pigment and brushes. One of the earliest masterpieces is the Bayeux Tapestry (11th c.), recording the events around the Battle of Hastings, telling how William the Conqueror conquered England. The tapestry is actually embroidery since the scenes are laid on a ground cloth instead of woven in during creation. In aristocratic circles, servants were often hired because of their skills with a needle. Master designers were also hired for layout and design.

Needlework has been represented in and throughout history in one form or other. Once the exclusive property of the rich and powerful, modern computerized operations have put fine embroidery within the reach of everyone. Embroidery is, and continues to be, a rich, impressive and innovative form of personal expression. Those who sew, make history.

The list is endless. The only restriction is imagination. If you can put it on paper, you can probably sew it in thread. What you will see in our design catalog are some of the most popular choices, but our designs and creativity are constantly expanding. We guarantee that one of our new designs will tickle your fancy and become a “must have” item!

Don’t see what you want. Contact us. We have thousands of designs which have not yet been added to the website.

Yes, we have expert digitizers who can turn your artwork into a sewing format that will allow us to duplicate your logo in thread. There is a one time set up charge for this service, and any copyrighted material must be accompanied by a letter of authorization from the copyright holder.

To keep shipping costs down, Vanity Threads normally ships via Priority Mail or First Class Mail through the U.S. Post Office. Express shipping is available for an extra charge. Contact us for this option.

Yes, we can change the direction and/or rotation of any design. Tell us what you want and we will work with you to accomplish your ideal design.

Yes, we can custom color designs for an extra charge. (Please note that only the colors in the design and not the design itself will be altered.) The cost of custom coloring typically ranges from $10 - $60 depending on the complexity of the changes required.

Designs measuring a maximum of 2 ¼” high x approximately 4” wide can be embroidered on the front of caps. Embroidery can also be added to the side(s) and back of caps.

Yes, each design and the colors used are saved by customer name and can be retrieved for use in the future.

Most of the garments offered by Vanity Threads are available in adult sizes ranging from XS (extra small) to 2XL. Many go to 4XL whilea few go to 5XL. T-shirts are available to 6XL. Some garments are available in TALL sizes and we are constantly searching for additional quality garments to offer in extended and tall sizes. We also offer a large variety of caps for adults with small heads, average sized heads and big heads.

Infant, Toddler and Children’s garments, caps and accessories are also available.

Let us know what you are looking for and we will attempt to locate similar items for you to consider.

No, these are examples of copyrighted designs that can only be embroidered by a licensee of the copyright holder. We do not infringe on copyrighted material.

Embroidery is quite resilient and with a little special care will last for a long time. Turn your garment inside out for washing. Do not wash embroidered garments with other garments with zippers or open hooks (such as bra hooks) that can catch on your threads and snag the design. Use cold or warm water and a neutral detergent. DO NOT use chlorine bleach or iron directly on embroidery. Complete washing instructions are included with each order.

Vanity Threads offers high-quality, blank and custom embroidered products made with pride. We guarantee all blank item purchases that are returned within 15 days of your order.

We go to great lengths to ensure that all orders are filled accurately and on time and are of the highest quality, and you can be assured that we will contact you if we have any questions. For custom orders, please make sure all personalization is correct and without errors. We are not responsible for incorrect sizes, names, or words. We are sorry but once an order has been personalized, it can only be returned for our errors or defects in workmanship. Should that be necessary, we will immediately repair your item(s) and make it right. All we ask is that you notify Vanity Threads at 425-316-8817 before returning any goods to ensure that your return is handled quickly and accurately.

Vanity Threads offers high-quality, blank and custom products made with pride. We guarantee all unworn blank item purchases that are returned within 15 days of your order.

We go to great lengths to ensure that all orders are filled accurately and on time and are of the highest quality. For custom orders, please make sure all personalization is correct and without errors. We are not responsible for incorrect sizes, names, or words. We are sorry but once an order has been personalized, it can only be returned for our errors or defects in workmanship. We will immediately repair your item(s) and make it right. All we ask is that you notify us at 425-316-8817 before returning any goods to ensure that your return is handled quickly and accurately.

A 20% Restocking Charge will apply to all cancelled orders not yet personalized or returned samples. Contact Vanity Threads at 425-316-8817 for return authorization.

Do you need a wonderful gift for that special person in your life? Are you not sure what they already have or what they really want? Not sure of the correct garment, color or size? If you answered YES to any of the above questions then a Vanity Threads GIFT CERTIFICATE is the answer. We have taken the guess work out of your life by offering our GIFT CERTIFICATES in any denomination.

Fill out the order form with the recipient’s snail mail address and email address. If an email address is not available, we will mail the gift certificate directly to them. Otherwise, we will send them an email notification of the gift certificate with a claim code that can be filled in on the order form.

Gift certificates can be used anytime within one (1) year from the date of purchase and can be applied to the order in its entirety, including shipping and taxes.