Its the word Mama written out in proper calligraphy script, the kind where the M has those wide sweeping legs and the letters connect into one fluid line right through to the last a. Alot of script designs try this and end up looking clunky, but the letterform spacing here is genuinely done well. The tails on the a extend just long enough to feel elegant without going overboard.
Two colours keep it clean. The lettering reads sharp on cream or white cotton and the satin column work on the stroke edges is tight enough that you wont get that fuzzy halo effect you sometimes see on thinner script fonts. Stitch count runs from 1910 on the smallest 3-inch size up to 6026 on the full 8-inch version. And theres no jump stitch clutter in the middle of the word, digitised properly through Wilcom EmbroideryStudio.
Last May I got a bunch of messages from people who had used this on blush cotton tees and linen totes and couldnt believe how clean the letters stitch out. Hoop on smooth woven cotton and use tear-away stabiliser for best letter crispness. Skip stretch jersey for the smaller sizes because the satin columns can distort if the hooping isnt rock solid. Centre the word carefully before you lock down the hoop.
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.
- Mother's Day gift tees and sweatshirtsStitch on the chest of a white or blush cotton tee for a simple Mother's Day gift that looks like a boutique buy
- Custom mama tote bags in canvas or linenUse the 8-inch size on a craft-show tote and the calligraphy reads like a hand-lettered art piece
- Personalised baby shower gift setsEmbroider on a onesie bib set and tuck it into a baby shower gift basket with matching ribbon
- Pocket placement on nursing topsPlace the 3 inch piece on the left chest pocket area of a soft nursing top for a subtle personal touch
- Matching mum and daughter shirt setsStitch matching sizes on mum and daughter tees in complementary colours for a photo-ready set
- Vinyl and embroidery mixed gift mugsPop the small size on a plain linen tea towel alongside a mug and wrap it as a birthday bundle
- Birthday gifts for new mothersWorks beautifully on a new mum gift hamper with a personalised sweatshirt as the centrepiece
- Small business custom apparel ordersGreat for small custom apparel shops that want a clean mama design with no fiddly colour changes
Dimensions
6 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.01 × 1.10 in | 1,910 |
| 4.01 × 1.46 in | 2,607 |
| 5.01 × 1.82 in | 3,409 |
| 6.01 × 2.55 in | 5,148 |
| 7.01 × 2.55 in | 5,148 |
| 8.01 × 2.91 in | 6,026 |
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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Reyazul Masud Riham, hand-drawing every design on this site
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