Catherine Clay

The Clay Crest

The Clay crest has been in the family for generations. Here is what it looks like, how big it is, and where it sits — embroidered into the fabric, not printed on top.

On shirts

The Clay crest shown at actual size

Actual size — about 1 to 1⅛ inches across, on most screens.

  • SizeAbout 1 to 1⅛ inches square
  • PositionWearer's left chest
  • Drop5½–7½ in below where the shoulder seam meets the sleeve
  • Inset4–5 in out from the center button line
  • FinishEmbroidered — raised stitching you can feel, no print
shoulder seam5½–7½ in4–5 inwearer's left chest — enlarged
Diagram — proportions approximate, measurements in inches.

On bedding

8 in

Pillowcases

Four in every set — each with the 8-inch crest embroidered in the center.

8 in

Top sheet

The 8-inch crest sits centered on the fold-down cuff, showing when the bed is turned down.

8 in

Duvet cover

The 8-inch crest is centered near the top edge of the cover.