Centre of the piece holds a strong silhouette of a black woman, full round afro, round glasses on her face, looking forward. Ringed all around her head sit ten hairstyling tool icons in a loose circle layout: hairdryer, open scissors, wide-tooth comb, hand mirror, spray bottle, round brush, perfume bottle, clippers, hot iron, and a salon cape tucked at the bottom. Tools are drawn line-art style with sketchy fills, the central afro is one bold solid black shape.
Single colour design, just black thread throughout. No colour changes, the whole run goes through start to finish. Stitch counts climb from 8,011 on the smallest 3.50-inch size up to 21,426 on the largest 4.50-inch. Density sits at 412 which is a firm-medium so the afro silhouette holds its shape on cotton apron canvas without flagging at the edges.
Tool icons run small and detailed, so the smaller you go the more you lose definition on the comb teeth and clipper details. I dont recommend stitching below 3.50 inch, the spray bottle nozzle starts looking like a smudge. Built in industry tools with proper directional satin on the afro fill and bean-stitch reinforcement on the tool outlines.
People have been ordering this one for salon-staff aprons and stylist gifts. One customer wrote me last summer asking if I could swap the round glasses for cat-eye frames, did it for her in about an hour. Stylists love this kind of representation, ive realised through customer messages over the past year. Stabilise apron canvas with one layer of medium cutaway, the dense centre shape needs the support. For the 8011 stitch version on a lightweight cotton tote, switch to no-show mesh cutaway.
Skip lightweight silk and stretchy jersey, the tool detail wont hold. Stick to cotton, polycotton, brushed twill, or apron canvas for cleanest definition. Pair the 4-inch with a black canvas stylist apron pocket panel for a professional salon-staff look.
Text me a picture if your machine gives you trouble on the nozzle area, ill walk you through fixing the tension.
What people are using this design for
A starting point. The design works for plenty more than just this list, this is what folks have stitched it onto most.
- salon stylist apron pocket panel embroideryStitch the 3.50-inch on a salon apron pocket in black thread on black or denim canvas with medium cutaway behind
- canvas tote bag for hairdresser or barber giftRun the 4-inch centred on a canvas tote panel in black on natural cotton for a hairdresser or barber gift bag
- polo shirt left chest salon staff uniformPop the 3.50-inch on a polo shirt left chest in black on charcoal pique with no-show mesh cutaway stabiliser
- cap front panel salon branding for barber shopHoop the smallest 3.50-inch on a structured cap front using a cap frame and tearaway topping for salon branding
- cushion cover for salon waiting area accentEmbroider the largest 4.50-inch on a cotton cushion cover front in black on cream for a salon waiting area accent
- denim jacket back panel statement for stylistsPlace the 4-inch on a denim chore-coat back panel with medium cutaway for a bold stylist back patch
- makeup bag or tool roll front designUse the 3.50-inch on a makeup bag or stylist tool roll front panel for a personal kit upgrade
- embroidery hoop wall art for salon reception or beauty studioFrame the 4-inch in a 6-inch wooden hoop on white calico as wall art for a salon reception or beauty studio
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 3.24 in | 8,011 |
| 4.50 × 4.17 in | 10,922 |
| 5.50 × 5.09 in | 14,058 |
| 6.50 × 6.02 in | 17,548 |
| 7.50 × 6.94 in | 21,426 |
Files & Formats
Eight machine formats included in one zip. Whichever your machine reads, its in the pack.
Plus a color chart for thread matching. See full format guide.
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