Take them with you.
Send us one photo of your pet. A real artist hand-draws the portrait, then it is embroidered in premium Madeira European thread - every whisker, marking and expression, stitched into the fabric rather than printed on top of it.
Choose your placement. Center chest at 4.5-6 inches shows the kind of detail most embroidered sweatshirts simply can't. Left chest at 3.5-4.5 inches is the quieter version, the same hand-drawn portrait scaled down to a wearable everyday detail. If your pet has intricate markings or a brindle or merle coat, choose center chest - the smaller scale limits how much fine detail can be stitched.
A print cracks and fades with washing. Embroidery does not. This is the version you will still be wearing in five years.
What makes it different
- 30,000 to 40,000+ stitches on a center chest portrait - even a short-coat Frenchie runs about 33,000; a furry coat at full size passes 40,000. A left chest portrait runs 20,000 to 25,000+. Every design is digitized from scratch, so the count is never the same twice
- Hand-drawn, then hand-digitized - a real artist draws your pet and a person maps every stitch. Never auto-digitizing software, never AI-generated
- Up to 15 thread shades per pet - our machine carries 15 needles, so the full palette runs in one pass. Fewer needles means a simpler palette, and a simpler palette is what makes a portrait look flat
- Real embroidery, never printed - you can feel every stitch with your thumb
- Independent Trading Co. SS3000 blank, 288 GSM, 80% cotton / 20% polyester - we choose midweight over heavyweight on purpose: brushed heavyweight fleece has a nap that fine stitch detail sinks into, while a smooth cotton face holds every line
- Properly built - split-stitch double-needle seams, twill neck tape, 1x1 ribbed collar, cuffs and waistband
- 9 colours, sizes S to 2XL - ivory through classic navy and black
- Embroidered directly onto the garment - never an applied patch
- Stitched and shipped from our own studio in Austin, Texas - never drop-shipped to a third party
Specifications
- Blank: Independent Trading Co. SS3000
- Weight: 8.5 oz/yd², 288 GSM, midweight
- Fabric: 80% cotton / 20% polyester
- Construction: Split-stitch double-needle seams, twill neck tape, 1x1 ribbed collar, cuffs and waistband
- Sizes: S to 2XL
- Colours: 9
- Portrait: 4.5 to 6 inches center chest, or 3.5 to 4.5 inches left chest
- Width: Varies with your pet's face shape - a narrow face stitches narrower than a broad one at the same overall size
- Machine: 15-needle commercial embroidery
- Embroidery: 30,000 to 40,000+ stitches center chest, 20,000 to 25,000+ left chest, premium Madeira European thread, up to 15 shades per pet
- Applied: Embroidered directly onto the garment, never a patch
- Artwork: Hand-drawn by an artist, then hand-digitized by a person
Send us a clear photo of their face
Please review the Photo Guide before uploading. A well-lit, front-facing photo taken at your pet's eye level works best, with nothing covering their face. If you're torn between two shots, upload both and we'll pick the stronger one.
Want more on it?
Two, three or four pets go on the Multi-Pet Portrait Crewneck. Want “Mama”, “Dad”, “Nana” or “Auntie” stitched below the portrait? That is the Mama, Dad & More crewneck. Their name can also be embroidered down the sleeve with the Sweatshirt Sleeve Text Add-On.
30,000-40,000+ Stitches
On our signature center chest portrait
Ships in 1-2 Weeks
Not 3-4 weeks like other sellers
True-to-Life Portrait
Hand-drawn, then hand-digitized by a person. Never auto-digitizing software.
How to Order
How to Order
1. Select your size and color and place your order
2. Upload your pet's clear photo - face forward, well lit, no accessories
3. Processing: 7-14 business days
4. Delivery: 3-5 business days after your order ships
Left chest portraits are sized between 3.5" and 4.5" depending on your pet's face shape and your garment size, so the proportions look right on you.
Size Chart
Size Chart
| Size |
| Chest Width XS |
| Body Length XS |
| Sleeve Length XS |
| Size | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest Width | 20½ | 22 | 23½ | 25 | 26½ |
| Body Length | 26½ | 28 | 29½ | 31 | 32½ |
| Sleeve Length | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 |
* Sizes are American and expressed in inches. Unisex standard fit - true to size; size up for an oversized look.
Care & Maintenance
Care & Maintenance
- Machine wash cold, inside out on a gentle cycle. Tumble dry low or lay flat to dry. Do not iron directly on embroidery. Do not bleach or use high heat - this preserves the stitching and color. Do not dry clean.
Shipping & Return
Shipping & Return
Cancellations:
Orders can be cancelled within 24 hours of purchase for a full refund. After 24 hours, if digitizing has already begun, a $25 digitizing fee will be deducted from your refund to cover the artist's time. Please note that digitizing your pet's portrait into a stitch design takes several hours of skilled work - and once approved, our artisan then hand-selects the right thread colors from a palette of 100+ before the embroidery begins, which takes a few additional hours. Every piece is truly made with care from start to finish.
Returns & Exchanges:
Because every piece is custom made to order, we do not accept returns or exchanges. Please make sure to measure yourself and refer to our size chart before placing your order - we want your piece to fit perfectly! If your order arrives with an error on our part, please contact us within 48 hours of receiving it with clear photos and we will make it right.
Revisions:
We want you to love your piece. If something isn't right, reach out and we will work with you until it is.
