5 Best Embroidery Shops in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 7 min read

Branding a batch of golf shirts for a corporate event or getting one jacket embroidered for a gift are two different jobs, and Johannesburg's embroidery shops split cleanly along that line. Brie Embroidery alone has racked up 95 Google reviews at a 4.9 average, and across the shops on this page ratings run from 4.2 up to 4.9, so the gap that matters is not quality, it is whether a shop is set up for bulk corporate runs or one-off custom pieces.

Short answer: Brie Embroidery leads on rating, 4.9 stars across 95 reviews, and specialises in fabric and jersey printing plus corporate branding. ABAKHETIWE EMBROIDERY & PRINT (4.8, 28 reviews) and Shuznet Embroidery (4.7, 23 reviews) both handle custom and applique embroidery with fast turnaround. For volume corporate workwear, Kaytie Identity Promotionals carries the deepest review base at 107.

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Johannesburg embroidery shops at a glance

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	BRIE EMBROIDERY	4.9 ★	95	Overall / fabric printing	View ›
2	Kaytie Identity Promotionals	4.3 ★	107	Corporate workwear volume	View ›
3	Johannesburg Sewing Centre	4.2 ★	52	Sewing supplies plus embroidery	View ›
4	ABAKHETIWE EMBROIDERY & PRINT	4.8 ★	28	Established custom embroidery	View ›
5	Shuznet Embroidery	4.7 ★	23	Custom and applique work	View ›

5 Best Embroidery Shops in Johannesburg (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

BRIE EMBROIDERY

4.995 Google reviews

Brie Embroidery works out of central Johannesburg on fabric printing, fabric and mesh banners, custom sports jerseys, and corporate and promotional flags, alongside embroidered shirts, polos, headwear and workwear. Its site lists a full catalogue of blank stock, from crewnecks to caps to fleece jackets, that it embroiders or prints to order. The shop leans on quick turnaround for both individual and B2B orders.

What people praise

Neat, clean embroidery finish that reviewers call consistent order to order
Fast turnaround even on last-minute requests
Friendly, professional service reviewers say puts customers at ease
Handles both small individual orders and larger B2B production runs

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume95 · 92th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: The highest-rated shop on this list and the one with the deepest recent review history, which makes it a safe first call for anything from a single embroidered apron to a jersey run.

Website +27680779898 Directions

55 Delvers St, Johannesburg, 2000

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Kaytie Identity Promotionals

4.3107 Google reviews

Kaytie Identity Promotionals is a Westgate embroidery and printing business, also listed as a banner store and digital printer, that dresses teams in branded corporate clothing: jackets, bodywarmers, golf shirts and workwear. Its site markets itself around building brand loyalty through custom-branded apparel for offices and corporate events. It carries the largest review volume of any embroidery shop on this page.

What people praise

Wide corporate range covering jackets, bodywarmers and golf shirts in one place
One reviewer called the pricing the cheapest they found for embroidery
Open seven days including limited Sunday hours

Worth knowing

Reviews are mixed on communication and follow-up when there is an issue with an order
Best for planning a corporate run in advance rather than a rush job

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume107 · 97th

Confidenceearly

Recency10 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown61% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has more reviews than any other embroidery shop here, which points to real corporate volume, but the feedback on communication is more uneven than the top picks, so confirm timelines and get everything in writing.

Website +27104472222 Directions

211 Main Reef Rd, Westgate, Johannesburg, 2001

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Johannesburg Sewing Centre

4.252 Google reviews

Johannesburg Sewing Centre in Hillbrow is both an embroidery shop and a general sewing shop and yarn store, so alongside embroidery work it stocks sewing materials, trimmings and haberdashery. It has been a Hillbrow fixture for years, with reviews going back the better part of a decade praising its range of accessories and tools.

What people praise

Reasonably priced fabrics, trimmings and sewing accessories
Reviewers describe the range of sewing tools as decent for the price
Long-standing Hillbrow location, familiar to regulars

Worth knowing

One recent reviewer described a frustrating in-store service experience
A reviewer noted they wished the fabric range itself were wider

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.2 / 5

Review volume52 · 87th

Confidenceearly

Recencyabout a year ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown54% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks lower here on rating and confidence than the specialists above, but it earns its place as the option that combines embroidery with everyday sewing supplies under one roof.

+27113333060 Directions

Ground Floor, 109A Pritchard St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2001

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

ABAKHETIWE EMBROIDERY & PRINT

4.828 Google reviews

ABAKHETIWE EMBROIDERY & PRINT, in New Doornfontein, has run since 2015 and combines embroidery with DTF printing and corporate branding, from custom clothing and hoodwear to branded bags and corporate gifts. Its site highlights a 24 to 48 hour turnaround for production runs, which it says keeps client deadlines on track.

What people praise

Reviewers describe on-time delivery and quality beyond expectations
Long-running client relationships, some going back to 2019
Reliable, consistently described as delivering on what was promised

Worth knowing

Shorter Friday hours than most on this list, closing at 2:30pm

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume28 · 82th

Confidenceearly

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown86% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable pick for corporate branding with a fast, quoted turnaround, backed by reviewers who have stuck with the shop for years.

Website +27114022177 Directions

7 Voorhout St, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2094

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Shuznet Embroidery | Applique Embroidery | Custom Embroidery | Sublimation t-shirts | Dtf Printing Johannesbug

4.723 Google reviews

Shuznet Embroidery, based on Main Street in City and Suburban, offers applique embroidery, custom embroidery, sublimation t-shirt printing and DTF printing. Reviewers describe it handling both small and large jobs with a quick turnaround, and the business says it delivers nationwide.

What people praise

Quick turnaround on orders regardless of size
Nationwide delivery with no reported hassle
Pleasant environment and welcoming team, per reviewers
Consistent quality across small and large orders

Worth knowing

Smaller, older review base than the other shops on this list

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume23 · 76th

Confidenceearly

Recency2 years ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown87% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Solid on custom and applique embroidery with genuinely positive reviews, though its review history is thinner and older than its competitors, so confirm current availability before committing to a large order.

Website +27679564492 Directions

183 Main St, City and Suburban, Johannesburg, 2094

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How we rank these shops

Every number on this page comes from public Google data as of August 2026, not opinion or payment. Rating is each business’s live Google star average. Review volume shows how many customers have rated them, measured against the other embroidery shops in Johannesburg. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 built on dozens of reviews carries more weight than one built on a handful. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does embroidery cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

None of the shops on this page publish a fixed per-item embroidery price list in their own site text or reviews, and prices vary heavily by garment, stitch count and order volume, so we are not going to invent a number.

Serving Johannesburg and the CBD

These embroidery shops cluster around the Johannesburg CBD, Westgate and Hillbrow, with several offering nationwide courier delivery for buyers outside the metro. Searching for embroidery near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can call ahead and confirm turnaround before you drop off a job.

What to ask before you book an embroidery job

What is the turnaround time for my order size, and does it change for bulk corporate runs?
Can you match my brand’s exact thread colours and provide a digitised proof first?
Do you supply the blank garments, or do I need to bring my own?
Is there a minimum order quantity for corporate branding?
What is the cost breakdown between setup, digitising and per-item stitching?
Do you deliver, and what are the delivery timelines outside Johannesburg?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these embroidery shops?

We started from embroidery shops in Johannesburg with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we rank above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Can these shops handle corporate branding for large teams?

Yes. Kaytie Identity Promotionals and ABAKHETIWE both focus on corporate workwear and branding, while Brie Embroidery and Shuznet also take on bulk B2B and jersey orders.

Do Johannesburg embroidery shops deliver outside the city?

Several, including Shuznet Embroidery, say they deliver nationwide. Confirm delivery timelines and costs when you call, since this varies by shop and order size.

The bottom line

Brie Embroidery is the safest default on rating and recent review strength, whether the job is a single garment or a bulk order. For corporate teams planning ahead, Kaytie Identity Promotionals and ABAKHETIWE are worth a call too, just confirm turnaround before you commit.

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