This ones a proper engineering vehicle nerd design and Im not apologising for that. The crane sits in full side profile so you get everything, the wide rubber track base, the cab sitting square on top, the lattice boom angling up and to the right, wire lines hanging down at the tip. Three colors do the heavy lifting here: black for structure and shadow, sand for the boom body, and a solid orange for the body panels. Its the kind of thing that makes a construction worker or a kid obsessed with heavy machinery genuinely happy.
Five sizes from 4 to 8 inches, stitch count runs from 10,729 at the small end to 24,778 at 8 inches. Slide stiff polyester sheet underneath anything structured like a cap or bag panel and the tracks stitch out flat and crisp. Stitch slowly on the first run at full size to check your tension through the color changes, there are 3 stops so its not complicated but the sand section on the boom is a wide satin fill that rewards decent stabiliser support. Pop cutaway underneath denim or canvas for the bigger sizes. Use a firm hoop tension throughout or the boom fill pulls unevenly.
I had a lot of fun getting the track detail right on this one. Even at 4 inches you can make out the individual tread links along the bottom. My nephews birthday shirt last year had this on the chest and he refused to wear anything else for two weeks.
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.
- Kids' clothing patches on jeans, jackets or overallsAt 4 inches it fits neatly on a knee patch or chest pocket without overpowering the garment.
- Construction worker gift items like work shirts or capsThe orange and black combo looks sharp on a navy or charcoal work shirt front chest.
- Iron-on patches for backpacks and school bagsStitch on felt or twill, add a heat-n-bond backing, done. The colors pop against most backpack fabrics.
- Baby onesies and toddler tees for vehicle-obsessed kidsA 4 inch onesie chest placement works well, soft construction keeps it comfy against baby skin.
- Tote bags or lunchboxes for little buildersThe wide horizontal stance of the crane fits the front panel of a lunchbox tote without rotating the design.
- Embroidery hoops as nursery wall art for a construction theme bedroomStitch on natural linen in a 6 inch hoop, frame it, and it reads like proper industrial art.
- Work gloves or canvas pouches for tradespeopleSingle hoop session on a canvas pouch flap makes a recognisable gift for anyone in the trades.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 4.01 × 2.77 in | 10,729 |
| 5.01 × 3.46 in | 13,755 |
| 6.01 × 4.16 in | 17,123 |
| 7.01 × 4.85 in | 20,832 |
| 8.01 × 5.54 in | 24,778 |
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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