So this one started because alot of my dog dad customers kept asking for something that wasnt too cutesy. They wanted bold, not decorative. Use this design and you'll see exactly what they meant.
The word 'Dog' runs across the top in a heavy script, but instead of a regular 'o' there's a paw print sitting right in its place. Below that, 'DAD' in chunky block caps. The whole thing is 1 colour thread, which keeps the stitch count tight and makes it run fast on the machine. Smallest size comes in at 4,846 stitches and the largest at 17,255 at the 4.7-inch wide size, so a customer with a 4x4 hoop and one running a 5x7 can both use it.
Run this on a medium-weight cutaway stabiliser. The satin columns in the block letters need something that wont shift during the run, and cutaway holds things in place better than tearaway for dense lettering like this. Try a sharp microtex needle and drop your machine speed just a little on the thick block 'DAD' letters.
Last Father's Day a customer told me they stitched this on a black polo for their dog-obsessed husband and he wore it to the dog park every single weekend that summer. That kind of thing is why I keep making these. Holler if you need a size thats not included and I'll see what I can do.
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.
- Embroidered on a baseball cap brim for a dog dad birthday giftWorks well on a structured cap with a medium-weight cutaway stabiliser underneath the brim panel.
- Stitched across the chest of a black hoodie for a Father's Day presentOn a hoodie, center the design on the chest and use a tear-away topper if the fleece is textured.
- Added to a canvas tote bag the dog dad takes to the pet storeCanvas tote stitches clean at the 3.5 micro; no topper needed on tight-weave canvas.
- Placed on the denim cropped jacket back panel for a custom dog lover lookDenim handles the dense block letters without issue; use a sharp needle and slow the machine speed slightly.
- Put on a polo shirt for a vet tech or dog trainer who is also a dog dadOn a polo, the 2-inch size sits just above the breast pocket without crowding the placket.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.02 × 3.01 in | 4,846 |
| 2.69 × 4.01 in | 7,299 |
| 3.36 × 5.01 in | 10,154 |
| 4.03 × 6.01 in | 13,410 |
| 4.70 × 7.01 in | 17,255 |
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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