Big kawaii eyes, the kind that take up way more space than real eyes do and have those little white sparkle dots in the corners. Its a horizontal design because the eyes sit side by side, 3.49 inches at the narrowest up to 7.48 inches wide, but only 1.46 to 3.11 inches tall. Thats a deliberately banner-like shape and it works perfectly on sleeve hems, bag straps, shirt cuffs, or across a front pocket where you want something anime-flavoured without a full face illustration taking over.
Three colours, black for the outline and lash, warm brown for the iris fill, and white for the sparkle highlights, density 915 so the black outlines are genuinely bold and the brown satin sits flat without looking patchy. Stitch count goes from 8,772 at the smallest all the way to 21,282 at the 7-inch width. A customer who makes custom kawaii tote bags messaged me last month and she said those tiny white glints were holding clearly even on a 3.5-inch run. That was on woven cotton with a light tearaway underneath, which is the right call at this density.
Back a sturdy cutaway behind any stretch fabric before hooping because those thick satin outlines need a solid base or they wont lay flat. Pop the 7-inch version across a tote bag front panel for maximum kawaii impact. Use the small 3.49-inch size on a denim cuff or sleeve edge where the banner shape is an asset. Avoid very dark fabrics if youre using the brown iris because on charcoal or black the iris gets swallowed by the background. Run a test swatch first if youre unsure.
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.
- Kawaii tote bags and pouches for anime fansThe 7-inch version across a white canvas tote front panel gives a bold kawaii statement piece that anime fans love.
- Sleeve hem or cuff placement on casual topsWide banner shape fits perfectly along a sleeve hem or hoodie cuff at the 3.49-inch build.
- Custom anime-themed accessories for conventionsStitch onto black felt for iron-on patch backing, great for convention cosplay accessories and bags.
- Kids pencil case or school bag embellishmentSmall build on a pencil case front panel is quick to stitch and immediately recognisable to kawaii fans.
- Pillowcase or cushion for kawaii bedroom decorWorks on a pillowcase with tearaway stabiliser on woven cotton for a kawaii bedroom decor piece.
- Patch making for iron-on kawaii badgesPairs well with other kawaii elements like bows or stars when building a themed patch set.
- Gift items for manga and anime enthusiastsMakes a fun personalised gift for manga fans when stitched onto a canvas zip pouch in their favourite colour.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.49 × 1.46 in | 8,772 |
| 4.50 × 1.88 in | 11,517 |
| 5.51 × 2.29 in | 14,553 |
| 6.49 × 2.71 in | 17,789 |
| 7.48 × 3.11 in | 21,282 |
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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