PERSONALISED PET PORTRAITS IN THREADSMALL STITCHES. BIG FEELINGS.
Create your pet portrait ↗

Custom pet embroidery,
from your favourite photo.

That head tilt. Those little ears. Turn the face you love into a personalised hoodie, T-shirt or cap — for you, or someone who loves them just as much.

Create your pet portrait ↗
Illustrative periwinkle hoodie with a front-facing embroidered dog portrait
Golden retriever enjoying a walk with their owner
IT STARTS WITH A LITTLE LOVE. ↗

TRY A LITTLE SOMETHING ↓

YOUR PHOTO → YOUR PLACEMENT → YOUR PERSONAL KEEPSAKEFind your favourite
A little thread. A lot of love.

01 / FIND YOUR EVERYDAY

Their face.
Your kind of everyday.

Personalised pet clothing and embroidered caps. Choose a piece, then make it theirs.

Illustrative style previews. See product pages for available pieces, options and prices.

02 / THE PHOTO-TO-THREAD MOMENT

Same little face.
A whole new feeling.

Illustrative embroidered version of the same golden retriever portrait
Original front-facing golden retriever photograph
YOUR PHOTOIN THREAD

How does a photo
become embroidery?

Your photo is the starting point for a custom pet portrait in thread. Compare the face, markings and expression by moving the handle left and right.

Make my pet portrait ↗

Illustrative photo-to-embroidery style comparison. Sample imagery, not a completed Sew Whats customer order.

03 / FROM YOUR CAMERA ROLL

How does custom
pet embroidery work?

A favourite photo is all you need to begin. Here is how to make it personal.

Choose your piece ↗
01

Choose your everyday.

Start with a hoodie, T-shirt or cap. Select your colour and size from the options on the product page.

02

Add their little face.

Upload a clear photo of your dog or cat. Keep their face, ears and distinctive markings in view.

03

Make the placement yours.

Move and resize your image in the product preview. Add any design notes, then review your choices before adding to your bag.

04

Keep the love close.

Your photo becomes the starting point for a portrait in thread. The on-screen placement is a guide; the finished embroidery has its own stitched texture.

04 / CAMERA-ROLL GOLD

What photo makes
a great pet portrait?

No studio shoot needed. A clear phone photo helps us see the details that make them yours.

Example of a sharp, front-facing golden retriever photo with both ears visible
A LITTLE FACE. LOTS OF PERSONALITY.
01

Get on their level.

Face the camera towards your pet at eye level. Include their whole face and ears, with room around the edges.

02

Let the daylight in.

Choose natural light so their eyes, fur and markings are easy to see. Avoid harsh shadows and colour filters.

03

Keep it sharp.

Use the original image when you can. Zoom in to check it is clear before uploading. JPG, PNG and WebP files up to 10 MB work in the customiser.

I have the perfect photo ↗

05 / A LITTLE SOMETHING PERSONAL

Who is the
happy for?

YOUR DAILY DOSE OF THEM

A hoodie with your
favourite face on it.

For the morning walks, coffee runs and sofa days. Choose a personalised pet hoodie, T-shirt or cap that feels like you.

Find my everyday favourite ↗
Illustrative hoodie embroidered with a dog portrait

PERSONALISED GIFTS FOR PET LOVERS

You know their
favourite little face.

Make a birthday, Christmas or just-because gift from a photo of their own pet. Start with a piece they would wear, and check their size before ordering.

Choose a personal gift ↗
Sew Whats pink gift packaging concept

A GENTLE WAY TO REMEMBER

Some love stays
with you.

An embroidered pet portrait can be a quiet reminder of the companion you miss. Begin with a photo that means something to you, and choose a piece you would like to keep close.

Explore a pet keepsake ↗
Illustrative corgi portrait stitched in thread

Black cat relaxing on a green chair at home THE SMALL THINGS ARE THE BIG THINGS.

THE SEW WHATS FEELING

For the face
that feels like home.

The sleepy mornings. The muddy walks. The spot on the sofa that is definitely theirs. Sew Whats turns your favourite pet photo into embroidered clothing and keepsakes, so a little of that everyday love can come along with you.

Make something personal ↗

THE QUESTIONS ON YOUR MIND

A little curious?
Start here.

Clear answers about personalised pet gifts, photo uploads and your order.

Playful drawings of dogs, cats and sewing details
01What is custom pet embroidery?

Custom pet embroidery turns a photo of your pet into a stitched portrait on a product. At Sew Whats, you can personalise a hoodie, T-shirt or cap with your dog or cat’s face.

02How do I put my dog or cat on a hoodie?

Choose your piece and available options, upload a clear pet photo, then move and resize the image in the preview. Review your artwork and placement before adding the item to your bag.

03What photo works best for an embroidered pet portrait?

Use a sharp, well-lit photo taken at your pet’s eye level. Include their whole face and both ears. Natural daylight helps show their markings; avoid filters, blur and deep shadows.

04Can I upload my own design instead of a pet photo?

Yes. The product customiser accepts JPG, PNG and WebP images up to 10 MB. Upload a design you own or have permission to use, then adjust its position and size within the available area.

05Is the preview an exact picture of the finished embroidery?

The preview shows the size and placement of your uploaded image. It does not simulate individual stitches. Fabric, thread colours and small details can look different in the finished piece.

06Is a personalised pet portrait a good gift?

A portrait made from the recipient’s own pet photo makes a personal birthday, Christmas or just-because gift. Choose a style they would wear and check their size before ordering.

07Do you ship to Australia, New Zealand and the US?

Yes. Choose Australia/AUD, New Zealand/NZD or United States/USD in the country selector. Available shipping options and charges are shown at checkout.

08How long will my personalised order take?

Artwork preparation, production and delivery all contribute to the total time. Check the delivery information for your chosen product before ordering, especially if you have a gift date in mind.