Extra Bold Chain Font Petit machine embroidery font shown as a thick handwritten script alphabet in chain stitch with a sweater-like texture
extra bold chain script
font in stitches
chain stitch · script · monogram

Extra Bold Chain Font Petit Machine Embroidery

thick handwritten chain letters with a knit look

Extra Bold Chain Font Petit is a machine embroidery script alphabet done in chain stitch. It includes uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, punctuation, and BX files in 2.1in, 2.5in, and 3.1in sizes.

  • 3 height options: 2.1in, 2.5in, 3.1in
  • includes uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and punctuation
  • BX format included for easy keyboard lettering
  • chain stitch gives a sweater-like handwritten look
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stitch solution

For names that need more body

Some names disappear when a script font gets stitched small, especially on soft things like sweatshirts, knits, and baby pieces. I made this one to solve that problem with thicker handwritten strokes and chain stitch texture that keeps the letters looking full instead of stringy. It still reads like a script. It just has more weight behind it.

The chain stitch is doing real work here. It gives that sweater-like surface you can see across the letter, so a simple name looks finished without needing extra outlines or fill. That matters on personal items and small-shop orders where you want a name to stand out quickly.

I included three sizes, 2.1 inches, 2.5 inches, and 3.1 inches, because this style needs room to keep its shape. You get the full alphabet in uppercase and lowercase, plus numbers and punctuation, so it is ready for monograms, first names, team names, and short phrases. BX is included too, along with the regular machine formats, which makes it easier to type out lettering in software that reads BX fonts.

another view of the stitched script letters
another view of the stitched script letters
alphabet and size view
alphabet and size view
close look at the chain texture
close look at the chain texture
a customer note
“sehr schöne Stickdatei, bin sehr zufrieden”
— Monika
Fonts do more at Artapli

use it in Lettering Tool

The free Artapli Lettering Tool lets you type names and monograms with purchased machine embroidery fonts, arrange the letters online, and download a combined stitch-ready file.

Open the Lettering Tool
  • type names with the included BX font
  • see this script style as text before stitching
  • build monograms, names, and short words faster
  • use uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and punctuation
  • test different wording with the three included sizes
  • skip placing one letter file at a time
set details
2.1in

smallest included letter size

Aa-Zz

uppercase and lowercase are included

123 + punctuation

helpful for dates, names, and sayings

Your machine

works with many home embroidery machines

This font comes in BX, PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, and VP3 formats.

  • Brother / Baby Lock — PES
  • Janome — JEF
  • Bernina / Melco — EXP
  • Husqvarna Viking — VIP, HUS
  • Pfaff — VP3
  • Singer — XXX
  • Tajima and commercial machines — DST
  • Embrilliance — BX
full alphabet inside
stitched row of Extra Bold Chain Font Petit letters showing the handwritten script alphabet and size options
2.1in
2.5in
3.1in
true-size print sheet
printable true-size sheet for Extra Bold Chain Font Petit showing stitched letter sizes for planning names and monograms

A true-size sheet helps you check the letter height before you stitch a name on the actual item. It is a simple way to compare sizes and spacing before you hoop.

In the box
  • machine embroidery font files in 3 sizes
  • uppercase and lowercase letters
  • numbers and punctuation
  • BX files
  • JPG thread color charts
Good to know
  • This is a digital embroidery file, not a patch.
  • Your files are available as an instant download.
  • ART format is available by request through email.
simple file answers
What is the smallest version of this font?

The smallest included size is 2.1 inches. The other sizes are 2.5 inches and 3.1 inches.

Does this font include lock stitches before jump stitches?

Yes. There are tieoff stitches digitized in the design.

Does this come in XXX format?

Yes, XXX is included. It also comes in BX, PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, JEF, and VP3.

Why can’t I find the PDF or JPG file in the download?

This font includes JPG thread color charts. The product information does not list a PDF file for this set.

What stabilizer do you recommend for using this on a T-shirt?

I recommend iron-on tear-away stabilizer for T-shirts. It gives the fabric support while you stitch the lettering.

Can I share this design with my students for class?

You may share the design with your students at no extra cost as long as they use it for personal use. The design itself may not be sold, shared, given away, or traded beyond that.

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