Messy bun girl -- just the hair and a hint of face, heavy lashes and strong brows cropped right at the chin, everything else is that big loose bun piled on top with strands going everywhere. Single colour black, no fill areas, all linework and hatching. The stitch count is 7,679 at the 3.29-inch size and 19,782 at the largest 7.05-inch size, so this is a lighter stitch density than most portrait designs and it stitches fast.
Skip dark fabrics on this one -- solid black on black cotton wont read at all. Use it on white or natural denim, grey sweatshirt fleece, or cream canvas for the best contrast. Hoop with a tearaway stabiliser on stable wovens; swap to a cutaway if youre putting it on a stretchy tee or jersey. Pop it on a cap front panel at 3.29 inches and it fits cleanly within the embroidery area. Stitch it on a tote bag at 5 or 6 inches for a fashion-forward look that honestly doesnt look machine-made once its off the hoop. I had someone buy this last year specifically for a salon branded tote run -- they wanted something that felt more like a logo than clip art, and this one does that.
The directional linework in the hair is what makes it look so good. Keep your needle sharp -- the hatching is dense in the bun area and a dull needle will skip. Nine sizes total.
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.
- Caps and baseball hats for a salon or beauty brandThe wide-not-tall shape is a natural fit for a cap front panel, sits centred cleanly.
- Tote bags as a gift for a friend who always wears a bunAny woman who lives in a messy bun will find this immediately relatable on a tote.
- Salon aprons or smocks as a branded touchSalon apron chest area is an obvious home for this and looks genuinely professional.
- Hair stylist pouches or tool roll bagsHairstylist tool pouches or zip bags are popular gifts for beauty professionals.
- Sweatshirts and hoodies for a laid-back fashion lookChest or sleeve placement on a sweatshirt works at the mid sizes without overwhelming the fabric.
- Tumbler bag sleeves or cup cozy for beauty loversTumbler bag or cup sleeve placement at the smaller sizes is a quick project that sells well.
- Throw pillows for a vanity room or dressing table areaVanity room cushion cover is a fun use that leans into the whole beauty aesthetic.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.29 × 1.67 in | 7,679 |
| 3.76 × 1.90 in | 9,096 |
| 4.23 × 2.14 in | 10,378 |
| 4.70 × 2.38 in | 11,809 |
| 5.17 × 2.62 in | 13,343 |
| 5.64 × 2.86 in | 14,880 |
| 6.11 × 3.09 in | 16,497 |
| 6.58 × 3.33 in | 18,151 |
| 7.05 × 3.57 in | 19,782 |
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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