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To live the American dream, one has to graduate and complete their 4-year degree, and to make that moment special, we cannot stress the importance of a graduation stole. It shows the dedication one has to endure and work through the hurdles one faces. For this reason, many graduating students often choose to customize their stoles, to stand out from their peers. By using customized stoles, one can show their accomplishments and journey.

If you are a confused grad, looking for ways to customize your stole, well, I am here to help you sort out your problems. You can count on me as, with being a writer, I have been a designer as well. I hope you enjoy my little insight.

The Importance of a Graduation Stole

Before delving into the designing part, I would like to preach to you about the significance of a stole for graduation. For centuries dating back to the 12th century. English scholars, Catholic Priests, and Anglican Priests used to wear the stoles to distinguish themselves from other people. Nowadays, a stole is used to represent and honor academic excellence. Stoles are also used to show cultural and organizational affiliations. For example,  to honor your military background, you can use a stole that uses the country’s flag you served. If you come from a different ethnic country, you can use your home country’s flag to honor.

An Amazing Guide To Personalize Graduation Stoles

Being a former designer, here are some easy steps to keep in mind for ordering your next customized stoles:

Fabric and Color Selection

It’s a non-negotiable. One of the most important parts of designing a stole is picking the right color and fabric. Select a material that is of high quality and offers comfort with durability. A few popular choices are silk, velvet, and satin. These materials offer a luxurious touch and look elegant. For the color, pick a color that holds meaning to you. For example, you can choose a color that represents your school or club affiliations. Your stole will represent a story that will be unique, so don’t miss out on this step.

Logos, Emblems, Symbols

Now that your base is ready with the right color and the fabric. It’s time to add some graphics to the otherwise plain stole. Adding graduation hats, diplomas, and subject-related badges will add an aesthetic touch. Using signs and symbols that represent your affiliation with a certain club like a music club, or sports club, can also be used. These will make your stole a visual representation of your journey. If you want to break the stereotypes, you can go add any symbol of your choice to showcase your creativity. 

To Embroidery or Not

If you have never stumbled across this word, let me introduce you to the world of using fabric with needle and thread to craft beautiful designs. Contrary to using a sticker with a heat press, embroidery is another way to add a custom design to your stoles. It adds a third dimension to your stoles, making it more elegant. Choose the right fonts and emblems, and it will reflect your personality. The embroidery will also stay longer, so you need not worry about it fading. You can keep this cherished memory for years to come.

Other Awesome Design Elements

How about adding some eye-catching details to your stole now? Incorporate appliques, sequins, and rhinestones. When played at the right position, it will elevate the stole to the next level. However, finding the right balance is the key to having a design that will not over-power. Embroidery when paired with rhinestones, or the above-mentioned elements, your design will become memorable. When designed so thoughtfully, your stole will get a lot of attention. You can also group design a stole and wear it together with your friends.

This Is What We Have To Say

I am sure every graduating student dreams about the day they will graduate, and now you also know the importance of having customized stoles. There are many websites, that offer customization at amazing rates. A lot of them have a design tool, which you can use to easily design your stole, and unleash your inner designer. Now that we have shared multiple ways to customize, you can do a quick Google search and get more ideas to inspire yourself. If you are a parent, who is looking to gift their kid a graduating sash, it will be a perfect gift for your kid. Enjoy your hard work as it finally comes to fruition, and best of luck for your future endeavors.