Its basically a classic gift bow drawn in satin stitch and I love how clean it came out. Big looped wings that fan out symmetrically, a tight knot bunching up in the centre, and two ribbon tails that curl away at the bottom with little pointed tips. The whole thing is outlined in red, no fill at all inside, so the fabric shows through and the satin thread does the work. Very graphic, very sharp.
I went for satin-column outlines throughout because they hold the curve shape way better than a single running stitch would. The centre knot has those characteristic radiating stitch lines fanning outward, which is what actually makes it read as a real tied bow and not just a shape. Wilcom digitised the 9 sizes properly aswell, the smallest 3.51-inch version keeps the detail clean without the outlines crowding together.
People have been buying this one for gift-themed projects alot more than I expected. One customer stitched the 7.5-inch size on a white cotton gift bag last christmas and it honestly looked like proper retail packaging. I get email from buyers doing birthday wrapping, fabric bow-toppers, and gift tag patches with this one pretty regularly.
Stitch it on white, cream, or ivory fabric and the red really sings. Pop it on a natural canvas tote or a linen gift bag. Pair soft cutaway behind woven cotton, light cutaway on knit fabric if youre doing a shirt. Avoid busy patterned backgrounds because the open interior of the bow loses its shape against texture. Holler at me if the file causes any trouble and Ill get it sorted for ya.
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.
- Fabric gift bags and wrapping pouchesWhite cotton drawstring gift bag at the 7.5-inch, it honestly reads like proper retail packaging once stitched out.
- Birthday card embroidery patchesCream linen card embellishment at 3.5 inches, cut and attach as a dimensional birthday card detail that people keep.
- Hair bow labels on headbandsKids hair accessories brand label at the 4-inch on ivory satin headband base, a delicate bow that sits above the strap.
- Baby shower tote bagsSage canvas tote for baby shower favour bags at the medium size, add a name below the bow in a simple font.
- Bridesmaid gift pouchesLinen napkin corner at the smallest size for a gift-wrap themed table setting at a birthday or party dinner.
- Clothing brand labels on garmentsBridesmaid gift pouch flap stitched inside the fold-over flap as a subtle closure detail on organza or satin.
- Personalised gift wrapping linenNatural linen gift wrap fabric with the large bow repeated at intervals for a holiday wrapping range.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 3.22 in | 6,907 |
| 4.01 × 3.68 in | 7,914 |
| 4.51 × 4.13 in | 9,020 |
| 5.01 × 4.59 in | 10,116 |
| 5.51 × 5.05 in | 11,228 |
| 6.01 × 5.51 in | 12,400 |
| 6.51 × 5.96 in | 13,531 |
| 7.01 × 6.42 in | 14,689 |
| 7.51 × 6.88 in | 15,906 |
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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