The Ultimate DIY Baby Name Sweater Tutorial
A Luna + June Digital Tutorial
The Ultimate DIY Name Sweater Tutorial
You've seen the sweaters. A baby's name hand embroidered in pastel rainbow yarn. The "big sis" across the chest. The one a mom made herself and cried when she finished it.
That's what this tutorial teaches you to make — from someone who's stitched thousands of them.
Get the tutorial — $27
Not a generic embroidery tutorial
Everything I know about name sweaters, in one place
This is everything I've learned from stitching thousands of name sweaters, taught to you in one comprehensive tutorial that covers every step from blank sweater to finished piece.
The stitch nobody else is teaching
The Reverse Chain Stitch
Most embroidery tutorials teach the Chain Stitch for sweaters. Mine look different because I use the Reverse Chain Stitch instead — it's what gives you that even, rounded, professional lettering you see in boutique pieces instead of a beginner's first attempt. It's the first thing I teach, and you won't find it taught for sweaters anywhere else.
How to get a name onto the sweater without ruining it
The secret transfer method
Most tutorials skip this part, or show you one basic method. I show you three — including a transfer technique I developed myself that I've never seen taught anywhere else.
You find a reel that looks easy. You save it, watch it three times, and it still goes too fast. Wrong yarn. Wrong needle. The letters don't connect. The transfer is crooked. The tension is off. Nothing looks like what you saved.
Or — you spend an hour with me, and unlock a skill that never stops giving. Make one for your child. Make one for a gift. Open a shop. Teach your daughter. It's not a one-time project, it's the thing that stops most people from never starting at all.
What's inside
Your Reverse Chain Stitch Card — the same practice card from my Embroidery Stitch Kit™, included here so your fingers learn the motion before a single stitch touches your sweater.
How to Reverse Chain Stitch — full video plus a written PDF guide with pictures
Practice grid + video — a few more reps before you commit thread to the real sweater
3 ways to get a design onto your garment, including the never-before-seen transfer method
An almost hour-long stitch-along video — sit with me while I stitch a complete name sweater start to finish
A bonus 28-minute deep dive on supplies, tips, and getting that polished, professional finish
A complete supply list with clickable links — exactly what I use, nothing extra
What customers are saying
"I placed an order to make my first name sweater. As I made more sweaters, I started my own shop on Instagram and I am in love! It became my new hobby — feels great to have as a stay-at-home mom."
Verified customer
"Lucy's directions are so easy to follow for a novice. She's always willing to help if you get stuck. Would make an excellent gift too!"
Verified customer
"The videos are so helpful and easy to use. Everything was clear to understand, and honestly I feel like anyone can embroider their own shirt."
Verified customer
This tutorial is for you if
You want to make a name sweater and want it to look good the first time
You've saved the reels, watched the YouTube videos, and your stitches still aren't even
You want to learn from someone with 7 years and thousands of sweaters behind her
You want the stitch and the secret transfer method that nobody else is teaching
Instant digital download. Yours forever.
$27
Less than one hour of a local workshop, with none of the commute.
Get the tutorialNew to embroidery entirely? Start with The Embroidery Stitch Kit to learn the foundational stitches first, then come back here.
Founder
I was one of the first to make embroidered baby name sweaters, and they sold out in seconds. But more than the sales, it was about the joy of creating keepsakes that moms cherished. I started this to stay close to my kids while pursuing my passion — and now I'm sharing all my secrets so you can do the same.
~ Lucy
Timeless keepsake
Perfect for baby announcements or nursery decor.
Handmade with love
Create heartfelt gifts that are truly one-of-a-kind.
Start your own business
Turn your creativity into profit with a proven method.
Ready to stop second-guessing every stitch?
Follow along with real-time guidance and a trustworthy blueprint — whether you're stitching for fun, for gifts, or to start a business of your own.
Get the tutorial — $27