This is the curly hair woman silhouette and the hair is honestly the whole personality of the piece. She faces left in a clean profile, eyes closed, chin lifted just a lil, and the curls explode out from her head in this massive cloud that takes up more space than her whole face and shoulders combined. The curl shapes are loose and organic, some tight ringlets near the roots, big flowing waves spreading outward. Its not a flat shape, there are fine lines digitised inside the mass that break it up and stop it reading as a solid blob. Dont let the single-colour fool you, theres alot of detail in there.
Just black. Thats kinda the point, it works on absolutely anything because ya only need to match one thread. Swap it to cream on black linen for a reversed version, use white on navy denim for something fresh, stitch black on sage cotton for a natural earthy combo. I been using this one as a go-to for custom hair salon tote bags since I digitised it last autumn and it never gets old.
Nine sizes from 3.38 up to 7.25 inches wide. The stitch count runs 13,557 on the smallest up to 37,515 on the biggest. The density is a reasonable 692 which keeps it manageable on lighter fabrics like muslin or chiffon if you back it properly. One colour change total, basically none at all. Simple thread load, no swapping mid-stitch.
Pair the medium size on a linen tote for a hair salon waiting area. Stitch the large version across the denim shacket reverse for a bold statement piece. Pop the small 3.38-inch on a canvas pencil pouch for a beauty gift set filler. Use a lightweight tearaway on woven linen and cotton, switch to cutaway stabiliser if the base is any kind of knit or stretch fabric. The fine curl lines need good topping on textured fabric like waffle or towelling or they sink into the pile.
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.
- Hair salon tote bags and apronsHair salon gift bag at 6-inch in black thread on natural linen, customers actually hold onto these rather than discarding them.
- Natural hair celebration teesNatural hair celebration birthday tee at large build on white or oatmeal, the silhouette reads as strong and personal rather than decorative.
- Bold denim jacket back artLight denim jacket back at 7.25-inch, reads like a screen print from across the room, no one guesses its embroidered.
- Beauty brand canvas pouchesBlack canvas salon gift set pouch at small build bundled with hair products, ties the set together with personal branding.
- Black-owned boutique shop bagsBlack-owned boutique signature bag design at medium build, the silhouette carries brand identity without any text needed.
- Afro hair wall hoop artSalon wall art at medium build on the 7-inch hoop, hung near the mirror station as a minimalist silhouette accent.
- Gift sets for curly hair friendsMatching tote set at small build for two curly-haired friends, personalise each tote with a name on the strap.
- Custom linen towel bordersLinen hand towel accent at 4-inch along the border edge, bathroom or dressing room detail that ties the decor together.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.38 × 3.50 in | 13,557 |
| 3.87 × 4.00 in | 16,109 |
| 4.35 × 4.50 in | 18,932 |
| 4.84 × 5.00 in | 21,605 |
| 5.32 × 5.49 in | 24,344 |
| 5.80 × 6.00 in | 27,410 |
| 6.29 × 6.50 in | 30,572 |
| 6.77 × 6.98 in | 33,968 |
| 7.25 × 7.48 in | 37,515 |
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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