This French bulldog has those classic bat ears standing straight up and a flat squished face that frenchie owners recognise immediately. Its done in a pop-art style with twenty thread colours, which is alot but thats genuinely what gives it that vivid layered look. Teal next to coral next to mustard, it shouldnt work but it does, kinda like those retro dog portraits people pay big money for.
I first digitised this one last spring after a bunch of requests from French bulldog owners who wanted something bold rather than a plain outline. The colour blocking on the chest and ears uses satin column stitching so the transitions between tones stay sharp and dont blend into each other. Ive sold this one to a lot of people doing custom frenchie owner apparel and one customer told me her bulldog actually looked like that, same proportions and everything.
Nine sizes from 3.28 inches up to 7 inches wide. Stitch count on the biggest is around 60k so plan on about 30 minutes of machine time for the large version. Use a cutaway stabiliser throughout, the density here is too high for tearaway. Woven cotton, denim, canvas, fleece all work well. Skip lightweight fabrics as the density can pucker without proper backing.
Best results on white or cream fabric where all twenty colours read clearly. Pop it on navy or black and the teal and mustard sections really come forward, can look great on a dark hoodie. Stitch the 5 inch version centered on a tee chest for the strongest visual impact.
Drop me a line if you need the colour sequence in a different format or have any trouble with the thread matching, Im always about.
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.
- French bulldog owner tshirtsThe 5 inch version centered on a white crew-neck tee is the go-to for frenchie owners who want something fun to wear.
- Pet portrait tote bagsPair the medium on a buff canvas tote for a dog lover gift that looks more expensive than it is.
- Custom dog lover hoodiesA large version on the back of a navy hoodie makes a bold statement piece for a dog-obsessed friend.
- Pet birthday party decorUse a small size on a fabric banner or pennant for a French bulldog birthday party table display.
- Dog groomer apronsHoop the 4-in feature on a linen apron bib for a cute gift for dog groomers or vet nurses.
- Canvas zip pouches for dog mumsThe medium size on a canvas zip pouch or pencil case is a quick project with strong visual impact.
- Kids backpack patchesIron a patch version onto a kids backpack for a school bag that stands out in the hallway.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.28 × 3.50 in | 25,038 |
| 3.75 × 4.00 in | 29,031 |
| 4.22 × 4.49 in | 33,066 |
| 4.69 × 4.99 in | 37,213 |
| 5.16 × 5.50 in | 41,374 |
| 5.63 × 5.99 in | 45,927 |
| 6.10 × 6.49 in | 50,434 |
| 6.57 × 6.99 in | 55,120 |
| 7.04 × 7.50 in | 59,947 |
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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