Worked up a proper 5 colour portrait of a woman in side profile, actual face detail visible and a big natural afro that takes up almost as much space as the figure itself. The face has real features stitched in with layered satin sections, its not just a flat shape. The afro uses directional fill so it looks like actual hair rather than a solid black patch.
Stitch range runs 14,501 at the smallest 3.44 inch size all the way up to 48,861 at 7.37 inches wide. Five colour changes through the run and a density of 884. Youll want a solid cutaway stabiliser under it, especially at the bigger sizes, theres alot of dense fill in the face and hair areas. Anything less than proper backing and youre looking at puckering.
Customers have been buying it for apparel and wall art in roughly equal numbers. A customer told me last spring she stitched it on black velvet for a framed piece and it looked like a painting, that genuinely suprised me how well it came out. Five colours, thats what makes the difference here.
Best results on plain cotton, canvas or denim in a neutral or dark ground colour. Use a cutaway stabiliser without question. Avoid light fabrics that show topping residue since the dense afro section needs heavy underlay to sit flat.
Text me any questions about thread colour substitutions, Ive done it in bronze and gold aswell and it changes the whole feeling of the piece.
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.
- Melanin pride apparelThe large 7 inch version on a plain navy or black tee makes a strong melanin pride apparel piece.
- Framed embroidery wall artStitch it on natural linen and frame it as portrait wall art, the 5 colour detail really comes through framed.
- Black history month giftsA canvas tote with this design makes a thoughtful black history month gift for someone who celebrates their heritage.
- Natural hair celebration tote bagsPop it on a plain canvas tote in gold thread on black fabric for a natural hair celebration bag people will notice.
- Custom pillow coversThe 5 inch feature on plain linen cushion cover works as Afrocentric home decor without being overwhelming.
- Gallery wall embroidery piecesStitch 3 or 4 different profile designs on separate hoops and hang them as a gallery wall grouping.
- Birthday gift for natural hair loversUse the large version on a quality canvas tote or framed linen piece as a birthday gift for natural hair lovers.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.44 × 3.50 in | 14,501 |
| 4.42 × 4.50 in | 21,323 |
| 5.41 × 5.50 in | 29,220 |
| 6.39 × 6.50 in | 38,345 |
| 7.37 × 7.50 in | 48,861 |
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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Reyazul Masud Riham, hand-drawing every design on this site
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