The Scary World of Sewing Labels (and what they should say)

I feel like now that I'm doing a lot of sewing for others, it's time to order some custom labels.

I mean, I think most clients would prefer to have a garment with a label in it, don't you?  It's part of the package.



Labels are something I've never thought about until now.  I know a lot of people like them, even for themselves or, especially, for gifts.

I've done a little research and there are countless places that will run up some embroidered labels for you at a pretty fair price, with as many options of sizes, colors, images, and wording as a person could wish.



I know I don't want one of those "sewn with love by _______" labels, not that I don't love sewing of course.  I just don't want to come across crafty or homespun.

I came up with these (below) on my own; the color choice was random but I did choose the fonts.





I think that says it all, don't you?

Or doesn't it say enough?

You may be wondering why I'm not using Male Pattern Boldness.  For one thing, it's a little too long, and for another, it's a bit -- dare I say it? -- silly.

I've seen labels that include phone numbers and websites, but if someone sees your label and wants to know more, wouldn't they just Google it?  I would.

A friend who's very happy with her labels recommended a place called CustomLabelsForU.com.  I haven't called them yet but I may give them a buzz tomorrow.  I envision these labels being attached to the inside yoke of my shirt, either stitched all around or attached with a satin stitch in four corners.  Does that sound right?  (So I would want what they refer to as a "straight cut" -- or something with folds?)

I envision this type of thing (non-scratchy, btw):



If you have any recommendations, I'd love to hear them.

Are you a label-lover, even for the things you sew for yourself?

Have a great day, everybody!