I actually drew this dragon up last february after getting a bunch of messages from customers asking for something fantasy-themed that wasnt dark or spooky. The result is this chunky kawaii dragon -- 10 colours, nine sizes from 2.63 to 5.64 inches wide, and stitch counts that run from 20,062 up to 49,232 at the largest. Thats alot of thread but Wilcom EmbroideryStudio digitised every layer properly so the density stays consistent at around 1,162 stitches per square inch across the whole design.
The body is stitched in satin columns that follow the scale rows, so you get that nice directional texture rather than a flat green blob. Belly area uses a lighter fill with underlay underneath to keep it from sinking into the fabric. The wing membranes are the densest part of the whole thing, so use a cutaway stabiliser when you hoop it -- tearaway just wont hold up under that much stitching in a small area. I tested it on cotton twill first and the colours came out really clean.
Best results on light-coloured fabric. White, cream or pale grey jersey all work well. Skip anything patterned or dark because the pale belly tones will just disappear against a busy background. Pop it on kids t-shirts, hoodies, or nursery items and it reads perfectly from a few feet away. The 2.63 inch size fits a left chest nicely without overwhelming the shirt.
And honestly the kawaii face is what people keep commenting on -- those big circular eyes just work. One customer ordered three shirts for her kids back in march and sent me a photo, all three chose different colours of shirt but the dragon looked great on all of em. Hit me up if the file gives you trouble and I'll get you sorted.
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.
- Kids t-shirt left chest designUse the 2.63 inch size on a left chest, cotton or jersey fabric, cutaway stabiliser for clean registration.
- Children's hoodie front panelThe 4 inch size works well centred on a hoodie front, fleece or french terry, use cutaway for the dense wings.
- Nursery wall hoop artHoop a 6 inch natural linen or cotton canvas and hang as nursery wall art, wooden hoop included.
- Baby blanket corner accentStitch the small 2.63 inch version in the corner of a minky baby blanket using a wash-away topping.
- Fantasy-themed tote bagCentre the 4-in piece for a canvas tote, cotton or canvas duck, cutaway backing holds the satin fill.
- School bag personalisation patchUse the 3-in across a denim or canvas patch, attach to a school bag with iron-on backing.
- Birthday party favour pouchStitch on small cotton muslin pouches for party favours, the compact design fits a 3x3 inch hoop.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.63 × 3.51 in | 20,062 |
| 3.01 × 4.01 in | 23,235 |
| 3.39 × 4.51 in | 26,334 |
| 3.76 × 5.01 in | 29,618 |
| 4.14 × 5.51 in | 33,206 |
| 4.51 × 6.01 in | 37,031 |
| 4.89 × 6.51 in | 40,950 |
| 5.26 × 7.01 in | 45,053 |
| 5.64 × 7.51 in | 49,232 |
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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