Bass Fishing Embroidery Design, Machine Embroidery Pattern, Instant Download

At 22,000 stitches in the largest size this one is packed tight, and thats what gives the bass those layered scales that actually look three-dimensional on fabric. The digitising uses directional fill that runs along the fish body in curves, so the green shifts from a deeper hunter shade across the back down to bright lime along the flank, with a white silver belly. Its a lil technical to stitch but the result is worth it.

Needs a cutaway stabiliser on stretchy tees but worth it for the way the fish pops off the surface once its hooped and stitched. The orange rod curves right to the edge of the design so give yourself enough margin, especially on a chest placement. Canvas totes carry the 6 inch on the front panel well, the weave holds the stitch count without puckering. On denim I've had great results at the 4 inch on a shirt pocket, though you'll want to slow your machine down a bit on those scale sections where the satin columns are narrow.

My brother-in-law is a tournament bass fisherman and I had him look at this one before I listed it. He said the open mouth and the body arc look "actually right" which is the most I've ever gotten from him about embroidery. I stitched a test on navy fleece last week and the sky blue water lines at the bottom came out crisp and clean, real nice contrast.

Use a topping on terrycloth if you're putting it on a fishing towel or beach wrap, the loops will eat the detail on those wave lines otherwise. Skip the topping on twill and canvas, you dont need it. Try the 3 inch on a hat crown with a tearaway on structured caps, it sits flat and the rod tip doesnt crowd the seam. Hoop your stabiliser bigger than your fabric piece if you're doing a small cap run so the edges dont lift mid-stitch.

Message me if you need a smaller version for caps.