The hair is the whole show. Fine directional satin lines run from the crown down through a loose half-up section gathering at the back of the head, held by a subtle twist braid, then releasing into long wavy sections falling to the lower third. White highlight lines cut through the black fill at irregular intervals, not perfectly spaced, more like actual light catching real hair. The crown braid uses a tighter diagonal fill so the woven texture reads differently from the loose flow below it.
Below the hair, bare shoulders show in a warm peach satin fill, and with the neck and upper back visible the silhouette feels real. Thick hair sections like this sometimes need a second stabiliser layer to stop the satin from pulling, so keep that in mind when you hoop. Sitting across the shoulders like theyd landed is a row of 6 butterflies. Each one is a different species: some broader with rounded wings, some with narrow pointed wingtips. Colours go pink, then orange-yellow, then red with white inner wings, then back to orange-yellow and pink on the far sides, with one small amber-gold butterfly hanging slightly lower at the centre bottom.
Nine colors total, 5 sizes from 3.5 by 2.92 inches up to 7.5 by 6.27 inches. Stitch count peaks at 43,173 on the largest. Its a serious stitch-out, so budget 45 minutes or more on the 7.5 chest. Density at 918 stitches per square inch is the heaviest we do. Use a heavy cutaway stabiliser, slow your machine down on the hair sections and dont attempt on stretch fabric. A customer put the 6-inch chest on the back of a white denim jacket last spring and the butterfly row sat right across the shoulder blades, which she said matched exactly the reference photo shed sent over.
Pick a background colour contrasting with both the near-black hair and the warm shoulder fill. White, cream and light grey all work well. Avoid dark navy or black backgrounds where the hair silhouette wouldnt show up against the base fabric.
Text me if the hair fill is coming out too stiff on your fabric and I'll suggest stabiliser options.
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.
- Back panel on a denim or canvas jacketStitch the 6-inch version centred on the back of a white or light denim jacket, the butterfly row lands right across the shoulder blades at standard jacket size
- Large centred design on a tote bag for a fashion-forward giftPop the 5-inch on a cream cotton canvas tote for someone who carries art around with them everywhere, this one gets comments
- Bohemian-themed cushion cover for a reading cornerUse the large version centred on a natural linen daybed cushion for a bedroom reading nook or a boho-style interior corner
- Wall art embroidery hoop in a bedroom or studioStitch in a 7-inch wooden hoop, leave the raw linen edge visible and hang it as framed wall art in a girls room or craft studio
- Embroidered patch on a backpack back panelAdd the medium size to the top back panel of a canvas backpack, centre it above the zipper pocket for a clean placement
- Personalised canvas pouch for a beauty or hair gift setEmbroider on a cotton zip pouch and pair it with a hair oil or good brush as a birthday gift for a friend who's into natural hair
- Summer festival bag or beach tote statement designUse centred on a tote face for a summer festival bag, the butterflies and the free-falling hair read like something you'd spot at a market stall
- Art print alternative for a sewing studio wallStitch on calico fabric stretched over an embroidery frame and hang as a soft art piece alongside other botanical or portrait hoops
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 2.92 in | 16,256 |
| 4.50 × 3.76 in | 21,826 |
| 5.50 × 4.60 in | 28,242 |
| 6.51 × 5.43 in | 35,397 |
| 7.50 × 6.27 in | 43,173 |
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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