Short answer. Choose custom when the words matter: a name, a date or an initial. Choose ready-made when the design matters and you'd rather not make the choices yourself. Both are embroidered by hand in our studio. Custom name sweatshirts cost about ₹1,999 to ₹2,911, and ready-made designs run from about ₹1,999 to about ₹5,000 for most pieces.
The stitching is the same either way. The same women do it, on the same 350 GSM cotton fleece. What changes is who decides what goes on the sweatshirt.
Two routes to the same craft
Both are hand embroidered. What changes is who makes the decisions.
Custom. A name, a date or a symbol turns the sweatshirt into a keepsake. You decide what it says, and it is stitched after you order.
Ready-made. The studio has already chosen the colours, the layout and the placement. You pick a design you like, and a size.
Custom: you choose the words
A custom sweatshirt carries something you supply. That might be a name, a nickname, an initial, a year or a date in Roman numerals.
- It's stitched after you order, and we confirm the spelling with you on WhatsApp first.
- The price depends on the length. A name costs from about ₹1,999 for one letter to about ₹2,911 for ten.
- It can't be returned, because nobody else can wear it.
- Allow two weeks before you need it, or three in a festival month.
Ready-made: the studio chooses the design
A ready-made sweatshirt has a design we've already worked out: the motif, the thread colours and where it sits. Florals, botanicals, birds, and a few pieces that combine embroidery with hand painting.
- There's nothing to spell out and nothing to confirm.
- Prices follow the hours. Small motifs start at about ₹1,999, full front designs run to about ₹5,000, and the hand-painted panel pieces cost more.
- Our normal returns policy applies to unpersonalised pieces. Check the shipping and returns page for the details.
Side by side
| Custom | Ready-made | |
|---|---|---|
| What's stitched | Your text | Our design |
| Price | About ₹1,999 to ₹2,911 for a name | About ₹1,999 to ₹5,000 for most designs |
| Before stitching | We confirm the spelling with you | Nothing to confirm |
| Returns | Not possible once personalised | Normal returns policy |
| Best for | Gifts, couples, dates that matter | Yourself, or someone whose taste you know |
Which one, quickly
Which route suits you?
Pick the situation closest to yours.
Custom. A name or date makes it unmistakably theirs. Order early, because it is stitched after you order.
Ready-made. There's nothing to spell out and nothing to confirm. Choose a design and a size.
Ready-made. Someone has already made the hard choices for you.
Custom. A date in Roman numerals or plain numbers says something only the wearer understands.
Still unsure? A floral monogram does both. It's your initial, inside a design we've already drawn. The Floral Monogram Sweatshirt is about ₹2,587.
Going custom? Personalised embroidered sweatshirts covers what to stitch, sizes and timing.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a custom and a ready-made embroidered sweatshirt?
A custom sweatshirt carries text you choose, such as a name or a date. A ready-made one carries a design the studio has already worked out. Both are embroidered by hand.
Which costs more?
It depends on the design. A custom name costs about ₹1,999 to ₹2,911 depending on its length. Ready-made designs run from about ₹1,999 to about ₹5,000, with hand-painted pieces above that.
Can I return a custom sweatshirt?
No. A personalised piece can't be resold, so it can't be returned. Unpersonalised pieces follow our normal returns policy.
Is a custom or ready-made sweatshirt better as a gift?
Custom, if you know what it should say. Ready-made, if you know their taste but not what to stitch.
Can I have my initial on a ready-made design?
Yes, on the Floral Monogram Sweatshirt, which puts your initial inside a floral design we've already drawn.
Who wrote this
Vee Threads is a hand-embroidery studio in Kutubpur, Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, run by Mansi and Vikash. Every piece is stitched by hand by women artisans who live within walking distance of the studio. There is no embroidery machine on the premises, and we have shipped more than 5,000 orders. Mansi runs the studio and quality control. Vikash handles the digital side.
Fabric weights and prices quoted here are from our own product pages: 220 GSM cotton tees, 350 GSM fleece sweatshirts, 400 GSM fleece hoodies and acid-wash denim caps. Browse hand embroidered t-shirts, embroidered sweatshirts and caps, or start a custom order.
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