Big catfish, dark background. I built this design specifically for dark fabric because the product photo shows it on black and thats genuinely how it looks best. Deep cobalt blue body fading down to a lighter teal at the sides, cream-tan underbelly, fan of long barbels spread out from the jaw. The dorsal fin has tight satin ray lines running through it and the whole silhouette has real weight to it.
Six colours and done efficiently. Body shading stacks cobalt over teal over navy in directional fills that follow the fish contour so it looks rounded not flat. The barbels run as long thin satin columns which is tricky to digitise cleanly and my main software got it right here. Each fin section has its own ray detail.
The amber eye sits as a small tight circle but catches the light if you use a slightly shiny thread. Stitch count lands around 42k for 7.5 across size which is honest work for a fish this detailed. Catfish is a niche subject and the people who want it, really want it. I sell this one alot to catfish tournament and fishing club merch makers, fishing guide services for tee shirts and hat embroidery, and anglers who want a specific species design thats not the generic trout or bass.
One customer told me they used it on a set of tournament staff polos and the other anglers kept asking where they got em. Send me message if you need the catfish facing the other direction, I can flip it.
Stitch on black, charcoal or deep navy fabric. The blue body disappears on lighter grounds so dont waste it on white. Back it with crisp cutaway behind on the largest sizes. The barbel columns are delicate on small sizes so keep tension consistent and slow the machine a touch. Pop the 5-inch on a black cotton cap crown or the 6-inch on a fleece vest chest. Avoid glossy fabric, the matte fills look wrong on shiny polyester.
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.
- Fishing tournament staff polo shirtsBlack polo for fishing tournament staff at 6 inches, the cobalt body on dark ground looks as sharp as screen print.
- Catfish angling club tees or hoodiesCharcoal hoodie at 5 inches for a catfishing club with the club name underneath, the barbel detail is what anglers notice.
- Fishing guide service branded capsBlack cap crown at 4 inches for a fishing guide service, small enough for the panel and the amber eye catches light.
- Outdoor sporting goods store promo itemsNavy tee promo item for an outdoor sporting goods shop that stocks catfishing gear, the species-specific angle sells it.
- Custom fishing vest or jacket embroideryDark canvas fishing vest chest panel at 5 inches for a tournament or guide uniform, reads professional from across the dock.
- Anglers personalised gear bag or coolerBlack canvas tackle bag pocket for a personalised fishing day gift, practical and specific to catfishing culture.
- Dark canvas tote for fishing tripsBlack canvas tote for a fishing trip at medium size, the dark body-on-dark-ground effect only works on dark fabric.
- Framed hoop gift for a serious catfish anglerDark wood framed gift at 5 inches for a catfish angler who has all the gear but nothing on the wall.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 3.37ches in | 14,845 |
| 4.00 × 3.85ches in | 17,589 |
| 4.50 × 4.33ches in | 20,598 |
| 5.00 × 4.81ches in | 23,804 |
| 5.50 × 5.30ches in | 27,030 |
| 6.00 × 5.78ches in | 30,506 |
| 6.50 × 6.26ches in | 34,342 |
| 7.00 × 6.74ches in | 38,151 |
| 7.50 × 7.22ches in | 42,209 |
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
Every design on Re Embroidery is hand-digitized by one person. Each file gets sketched, color-matched, and stitch-tested on real fabric before it earns a place in the shop. No team. No auto-conversion from images. Just slow, deliberate work, sometimes three or four days per design.
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