With the University of South Carolina just minutes away, graduation stoles are one of Clever Orchid's most popular services each year. We embroider names, degrees, class years, Greek letters, and other meaningful details on stoles for USC and many other schools.
You can bring your own stole or ask about options for sourcing one in your school colors. During your appointment, we will plan the layout so everything fits cleanly: name, major, honors, organizations, and small symbols if desired. We pay close attention to spacing and alignment so the stole looks great both in person and in photos.
Graduation season is an extremely busy time in the studio, and available appointments fill quickly. To avoid disappointment, we recommend reaching out as early as possible—ideally several weeks before you need your stole. Rush options may be limited based on workload and design complexity.
If you have multiple stoles for friends or family members, we can coordinate fonts and styles so the group looks cohesive while allowing each person to highlight what matters most to them.
School & Sports
Custom Graduation Stoles in Columbia, SC
Personalized graduation stoles for USC and other Columbia-area schools — names, degrees, class years, Greek letters, and meaningful symbols stitched in person with the owner.
Built for USC and Columbia-area schools
We've stitched stoles for years of USC graduates, plus students from Benedict, Columbia College, Allen, Midlands Tech, and more. We know the layouts that look good in graduation photos.
Designed with you, in person
Sit down with Shirly to plan name, degree, honors, organizations, and Greek letters. We'll make sure spacing and alignment look balanced from across the auditorium and up close.
Group orders coordinated
Have stoles for friends or a whole organization? We can coordinate fonts and styles so the group looks cohesive while letting each person highlight what matters most.
Book early — slots fill
Graduation season is the busiest time of year in our studio. Reach out as early as possible, ideally several weeks before you need the stole. Rush options are limited.
What we embroider
- Full name and class year
- Major, minor, or degree
- Honors and Latin distinctions (cum laude, etc.)
- Greek letters and chapter names
- Student organization names
- School or program logos
- Sports and team affiliations
- Religious and cultural symbols
- Family-language phrases (Spanish, Mandarin, etc.)
- Memorial dedications
How an appointment works
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Book an appointment early
Reach out several weeks before your ceremony — graduation season fills up quickly. We'll confirm a time that lets us finish well before your event.
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Plan the layout with Shirly
Bring your stole (or ask about sourcing one in your school colors). We'll design name, degree, honors, organizations, and any symbols, then confirm fonts and thread colors against the actual fabric.
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Stitched and ready for graduation
Your stole is hooped and stitched in our Devine Street studio. We'll let you know as soon as it's ready for pickup so it's in your hands well before the ceremony.
Pricing & turnaround
Stole pricing depends on stitch count, the number of elements you want included, and turnaround time. Most graduation stoles can be completed within 1–2 weeks if booked early in the season; closer to graduation day, availability becomes very limited. Group orders for friends or organizations are welcome.
Frequently asked questions
Do you do graduation stoles for USC?
Yes — University of South Carolina graduation stoles are one of our most popular spring services. We've stitched stoles for years of USC grads with names, degrees, majors, honors, Greek letters, and student organization details.
When should I book my graduation stole appointment?
As early as possible. Graduation season (April–May) is the busiest time of the year in the studio, and appointments fill quickly. Ideally, reach out at least 3–4 weeks before your ceremony so we can plan the design carefully and have your stole finished well in advance.
Can I bring my own stole or do you provide one?
You can bring your own stole, or ask about sourcing one in your school colors during the appointment. Either way works — bringing your own often saves time during peak season.
What can I have embroidered on a graduation stole?
Full name, class year, major, degree, honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude), Greek letters, student organization names, sports affiliations, religious or cultural symbols, family-language phrases, and memorial dedications. We'll help you choose what fits and what reads well from a distance.
Can you do matching stoles for a group of friends?
Yes — group orders are welcome. We can coordinate fonts and color choices so the stoles look cohesive while still letting each person personalize their own. Book early so we can schedule the group together.
Do you offer rush service for graduation stoles?
Sometimes, but rush availability during graduation season is very limited because the studio is fully booked. Reaching out early is by far the best way to make sure your stole is ready in time.
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Ready to start your embroidery project?
Call or text (803) 205-0844 or request an appointment online. Shirly will follow up to confirm details, pricing, and timing.