A line drawing of the two of you: the gift that never gets old
A photo of the two of you, hand-drawn and embroidered on a sweater. Why it works so well as a gift, and how to choose the right photo.
Some gifts you forget after a week. A sweater with a line drawing of the two of you is something you'll still be wearing years later.
Short answer: A line drawing is the outline of your photo, hand-drawn and embroidered in a single thread color of your choice, approximately 10 × 10 cm. It works best for 1 to 3 people or pets. On a sweater, it costs from €54.95, and you will see the drawing before we embroider it.
Why a line drawing instead of a photo?
A photo on a sweater quickly becomes a souvenir shirt. A line drawing is different: a few lines, no shading, no background. It serves as a reminder of the moment without literally showing it. Personal for those in the know, just a nice sweater to everyone else.
Louise draws every line drawing by hand on a tablet. No filters, no AI. Julie then converts it into an embroidery file and stitches it onto your sweater.
Which photo should you choose for a line drawing?
The best photos have three things in common:
- Heads fully in frame, not cut off and not hidden behind sunglasses.
- Sharp and well-lit, without harsh shadows across the face.
- A recognizable pose: a hug, shoulder-to-shoulder, looking at each other.
The photo from your first trip, the wedding photo, or a spontaneous snapshot from the couch: it’s all possible. Not sure? Read is your photo suitable for embroidery?
Four ways to give a line drawing
One sweater with the two of you
The classic: the two of you, small on the chest. Subtle and wearable every day. Check out the sweater with line drawing, from €54.95.
Matching couple sweaters
Two sweaters that belong together: each with half the story, or both with the same drawing. Check out the matching couple sweaters.
With the whole family
A line drawing is ideal for 1 to 3 people. With more people, everyone needs to remain individually recognizable within about 10 × 10 cm, so that requires extra attention. Feel free to send us your photo via WhatsApp or email first, and we will let you know what is possible. [fill in possibilities and price for 4 or more people]
Including the dog or cat
Is the pet part of the family? Then it belongs on the sweater, too. Put you all together in one drawing, or choose a sweater with a pet only.
How to order a sweater with a line drawing?
- Choose and upload Choose your sweater or hoodie, the color, size, and thread color, and upload your photo.
- Louise draws You will receive the line drawing via email. You are welcome to approve or suggest adjustments.
- Julie embroiders Only after your approval do we create the embroidery file and start stitching.
- In the mail On average, 1 to 3 weeks after your approval, your package will be with you. You can also pick it up at our studio in Ghent.
Tip from our studio: Giving it as a surprise? Once the drawing is approved, you can print it out and tuck it into a card. Would you also like the drawing as a file to frame? Take a look at the digital line drawing, usually drawn within 3 days.
Until when can you order a line drawing for Christmas?
Order by Thursday, December 10, 2026, and we guarantee delivery before Christmas. After that date, we will do our absolute best to ship everything as quickly as possible. You can find more gift ideas in our Christmas gift guide.
Your photo as a line drawing?
Frequently asked questions
Can I still have the drawing adjusted?
Yes. You will receive it by email first and can provide feedback before we start embroidering.
How big will the line drawing be?
Approximately 10 × 10 cm. Larger sizes are also possible; read how big can an embroidery be? for more info.
Can I add a date or name?
Yes, you can add a short text with your order.
In what color will the line drawing be embroidered?
In one thread color of your choice.
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