Start with a label plan before you wrap anything
Holiday sewing has a way of finishing in a rush. Decide where each North Pole label will go before the project is bound, stuffed, or boxed, so you are not trying to tuck a label into a closed seam on December 23. A sew-in label works best when you plan it as part of construction, not as an afterthought.
The North Pole labels come as a 3 pack of 2" x 1-1/4" centerfold labels, woven in machine-washable polyester. The centerfold is the practical detail: it gives you a fold line to work against, so the label sits evenly whether you sew it into a seam, a hem, or a quilt back.
What the North Pole label gives you to work with
- North Pole- Sewing Labels: 3 Pack, 2" x 1-1/4" centerfold, woven polyester, machine washable Three labels cover a small batch of gifts, and the stated size and centerfold help you choose a seam allowance and placement before you cut or sew.
North Pole- Sewing Labels - North Pole- Sewing Labels: Designed to be sewn into seams, hems, or quilt backs These are the three most useful holiday placements: a seam on a stocking or bag, a hem on a garment, and the back of a quilt.
- North Pole- Sewing Labels: Reversible design You can decide which face shows on the finished gift, which matters when one side suits a quilt back and the other suits a garment hem.
How to sew a North Pole label into a holiday quilt
The exact seam allowance and stitching method are your choice; the supplied product information confirms the label is a centerfold sew-in, but it does not prescribe a specific seam allowance or stitch setting. Test on a scrap of your quilt fabric first.
- Choose the label position on the quilt back: A lower corner of the quilt back is a common spot because it stays readable when the quilt is folded. Decide this before you layer and quilt so the label does not land under dense quilting.
- Fold the label along its centerfold: The centerfold gives you a clean fold line. Fold it so the side you want visible faces out, and check the orientation before you pin.
- Pin the folded label into the seam or hem: Tuck the raw edges of the label into the seam allowance or hem so the fold sits where you want it. The label is 2" x 1-1/4", so check that it fits inside the seam you have allowed.
- Sew the label in place as you finish the seam: Sewing the label into an existing seam keeps the stitching hidden on the outside. If you are adding it to a finished quilt back, sew around the label edges with a small stitch, then check that the corners are secure.
- Check the label before you gift it: Turn the quilt right side out, press the area around the label, and confirm the label sits flat and reads the way you intended. The label is machine washable, but test your stitching on a scrap first.
Where North Pole labels fit on handmade holiday gifts
- Stockings and gift bags: Sew a label into an inside seam or the back seam of a stocking so the recipient sees who made it without the label showing on the front.
- Quilts and throws: A label on the quilt back turns a gift into a keepsake. The 2" x 1-1/4" size is small enough for a corner and large enough to read.
- Garments and accessories: Add a label to a hem or side seam on a handmade garment, or to the inside of a tote or pouch, so the maker's mark stays with the item.
- Gift tags with a difference: If you want a quilt gift tag with a label, sew the label to a fabric tag or tie it to the gift with a ribbon through a sewn loop. The supplied information does not include a pre-punched hole, so plan how you will attach it.
What to check before you buy for a holiday batch
The North Pole labels come three to a pack, so count your projects before you order. Three labels suit three small gifts or one quilt plus two accessories; a larger gift batch needs more packs. The label is woven polyester and machine washable, which suits quilts and garments that will be used and washed, but the supplied information does not list drying or ironing instructions, so follow the care guidance for your project fabric and test a label on a scrap first.
The labels are an original design by Amy Hamberlin, manufactured in India, and packaged in a clear bag. If you are labeling gifts you plan to sell, check that the label suits your own branding and any labeling requirements you follow. For personal gifts, the reversible design and centerfold make it a straightforward sew-in choice.
