Shadow Handwritten Font machine embroidery alphabet shown stitched as a two-color handwritten monogram style with shadowed letters
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Shadow Handwritten Machine Embroidery Alphabet

A two-color handwritten alphabet with a clear shadow behind each letter.

This is a machine embroidery alphabet with a handwritten look and a shadow effect built with satin and fill stitching. It includes uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, punctuation, and nine sizes from 1 inch to 5 inches in BX, PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, and VP3.

  • 9 sizes from 1 inch to 5 inches
  • Uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and punctuation included
  • Two-color shadow style
  • BX and machine file formats included
stitch shadow names
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Easy-to-read names with a softer look

A lot of handwritten embroidery fonts look pretty on screen, then get hard to read once you stitch a full name on a towel or baby item. I built this one with a clear second layer behind each letter, so the shadow gives the word more shape without making it stiff or blocky. You still get that casual handwritten feel. The extra color does real work.

That matters most on everyday gifts. Baby pieces, beach towels, and personal items need a name that looks friendly but still reads fast from a few feet away.

This set also gives you room to match the project instead of forcing every name into one scale. I included nine sizes, from 1 inch up to 5 inches, plus uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and punctuation. If you use embroidery software that reads BX, you can type with the font directly. If you prefer working from machine files, those are included too in the main embroidery formats.

another sample of the shadowed handwritten letters
another sample of the shadowed handwritten letters
close view of the alphabet style and spacing
close view of the alphabet style and spacing
more stitched examples from the set
more stitched examples from the set
why people kept using it
“I absolutely love this font! It looks amazing and comes out so clean! An unexpected perk it the website with the software to edit it. I can change the colors, re-order the stitches to do all the shadows and then all of the front letters. This totally makes me want to buy more fonts from this seller!”
— Haley · with a photo of her stitch-out
★★★★★
I adore this font, I bought it particularly for baby items. It’s perfect! It comes in so many sizes as well.
Drinda
★★★★★
Einfach nur toll. Aus diesem Shop, aber nicht anders zu erwarten. Bisher waren alle Steg Dateien spitze.
andrea
set overview
1"-5"

nine included heights for different projects

Aa-Zz

uppercase and lowercase letters included

0-9

numbers are part of the set

Your machine

Works with many home embroidery machines

You can download this alphabet in these file types: BX, PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, and VP3.

  • 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 set and sizes
Row of Shadow Handwritten Font letters and characters showing uppercase, lowercase, numbers, punctuation, and multiple sizes
true-size planning sheet
Printable true-size sheet for Shadow Handwritten Font showing letter samples at actual embroidery sizes

A true-size printed sheet helps you check the letter height against your item before you stitch. It is a simple way to avoid picking a size that feels too small or too wide for the space.

In the box
  • Uppercase A-Z letters
  • Lowercase a-z letters, numbers 0-9, and punctuation
  • Nine sizes from 1 inch to 5 inches
  • BX, PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, and VP3 files
  • JPG thread color charts
Good to know
  • This is a digital embroidery download, not a patch.
  • BX files are included for software that supports keyboard lettering.
  • You may sell finished stitched items, but not share or resell the design files.
ordering and files
Can I get a PDF of the file?

This set includes embroidery files plus JPG thread color charts. It is not listed with a PDF file. The download is a digital embroidery set, not a printable document.

My download seems incomplete. What did I do wrong?

This alphabet comes with many sizes and many file formats, so the folders are large. If something looks missing, the download may not have finished completely. Download the files again and make sure the full folder has finished saving before you unzip it.

Why don't I see the BX format after I download?

BX is included with this font. If you do not see it right away, check all downloaded folders and make sure the full download finished. This product also has a video tutorial link that shows how to use the BX files and sort colors.

Can I get only the PES file?

The set already includes PES along with BX, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, and VP3. You will receive the full format bundle rather than a PES-only purchase.

Can I combine this font with a number after I download it for Melco?

This set includes numbers 0-9, so the number files are already part of the alphabet. How you combine letters and numbers after download depends on the software you use and how much editing your setup allows.

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