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School & Team Programs

Custom Letterman & Varsity Jacket Embroidery in Columbia, SC

Letters, names, years, and award patches stitched onto varsity and letterman jackets — placed with care so the jacket honors the achievement and lasts for decades.

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Layouts that honor the achievement

Letters, names, numbers, and patches placed so the jacket looks full and intentional — never cluttered, never lopsided. We plan the layout with the student or family before stitching.

All sport, music, and academic disciplines

Football, baseball, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, track, cheer, marching band, choir, debate, robotics, scholar — every discipline that earns a letter gets the same level of care.

We sew on existing patches too

Already have award patches, chenille letters, or pins from your school? We'll attach them with secure stitching and correct placement.

Built to last for years

Stitched on commercial machines with thread and densities that hold up to wear, washing, and being passed down. These jackets become heirlooms — we treat them that way.

What we embroider

  • Names on the chest or sleeve
  • Years and graduation classes
  • Numbers (jersey, year, position)
  • Sport-specific names and titles
  • Captain, MVP, or honor designations
  • Music, choir, and band achievements
  • Academic and scholar designations
  • Coordinated layouts for siblings or teams
  • Sleeve stripe years and bar designs
  • Custom slogans or inside team phrases

How an appointment works

  1. 1

    Bring the jacket and patches

    Bring the jacket plus any patches, chenille letters, or other items you want attached. Send a photo ahead of time if you're not sure what's possible.

  2. 2

    Plan the layout together

    Shirly will lay out the elements with you and the student, talk through font and thread color options, and confirm placement so everything is balanced and intentional.

  3. 3

    Stitched and ready

    Embroidery and patch attachment are done in our Devine Street studio. Most jacket projects finish in 1–2 weeks — share your awards ceremony or graduation date so we can plan around it.

Pricing & turnaround

Letterman jacket pricing depends on stitch count, the number of elements (letters, names, years, patches), and how much patch attachment is needed. We always quote before stitching. Most jacket projects finish in 1–2 weeks; book early before awards ceremonies and graduation events.

Varsity jackets carry memories and milestones. Clever Orchid helps families and students add letters, names, years, and award patches to jackets in a way that feels balanced and long-lasting.

Personalization that honors the achievement

Shirly can place names, numbers, and patches so the jacket looks full and intentional without feeling cluttered. Each jacket is reviewed with the student or family so layout decisions are made together.

Whether you are starting a new varsity jacket or continuing one over several seasons, you can make Clever Orchid your partner for adding embroidery and patches over time.

Frequently asked questions

Can you customize a letterman jacket I already bought?

Yes. Bring the jacket and any patches, letters, or pins you want included. We'll plan the layout with you in person and stitch or attach everything in our Devine Street studio.

Can you sew on chenille letters and patches?

Yes — we attach chenille letters, award patches, and pins with secure stitching and correct placement. We pin everything in place for your approval before sewing so the layout is exactly what you want.

Do you work with all schools and sports?

Yes. We work with students from any Columbia-area school and any sport, music program, or academic discipline that earns letters or patches. The jacket should reflect the student, not a single sport.

How long does a varsity jacket project take?

Most letterman jacket projects finish in 1–2 weeks, depending on the number of elements and how busy the studio is. Awards-ceremony season fills up — share your event date so we can plan around it.

Can you do matching jackets for siblings or a team?

Yes. We can coordinate fonts, thread colors, and placement across multiple jackets so siblings or teammates have a cohesive look while still highlighting individual achievements.

Will the embroidery hold up over time?

Yes — varsity jackets are built to last, and we stitch them on commercial machines with thread and densities that hold up to wear, washing, and decades of being worn and shown off.

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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.

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