Single colour doesnt mean simple -- this fantasy dragon has 13,869 stitches at the smallest size and climbs to 29,711 at the largest, and most of that stitch count is directional satin work that gives the body, wings and scales their shape. With one colour all the visual interest comes from changing the stitch direction across different sections: the body scales run at a different angle to the wing membranes, the tail uses a long directional fill that tapers as it curves, and the face details are tight fill areas digitised carefully in Wilcom EmbroideryStudio. Its actually harder to make a single-colour design look interesting than a five-colour one, and I spent extra time on this one getting the stitch angle work right.
Nine sizes from 2.68 inches wide up to 5.74 inches wide and 7.51 inches tall -- thats a really useful size range for this kind of whimsical cartoon design. The smaller sizes are great for patches, caps and pouch fronts, the larger sizes fill a jacket chest or back beautifully. Density is 689, comfortable for most fabrics without pulling. Use a firm cutaway stabiliser on knit fabrics and a tearaway on woven cotton or canvas. The wing section has fairly dense fills on the membrane area so a topping film helps on any textured base fabric. Pop a water-soluble topping sheet over fleece or terry before you hoop and the fills will sit clean.
One colour means it can go on literally anything -- you pick the thread colour and the fabric, and the design adapts. Ive seen it stitched in forest green on cream linen for a fantasy-themed gift shop, in metallic gold thread on black velvet for a cosplay jacket, and in red on white for a kawaii anime fan tee. My niece wanted it in purple on a grey hoodie and it looked great. Stitch on smooth stable fabrics for the cleanest line detail, avoid stretchy fabrics unless you back with cutaway, and pick a contrasting thread colour so the satin sections really show up against the base.
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.
- Fantasy gaming apparel chest designthe 4 inch face on a black or navy cotton tee chest works for gaming apparel, use firm cutaway on jersey fabric.
- Cosplay jacket or robe emblem patchStitch the 5-in across one canvas patch with cutaway, then sew or iron-on to a cosplay jacket or robe.
- Whimsical kawaii kids backpack patchUse the 3-inch size on a cotton canvas backpack patch, tearaway on woven fabric, attach by sewing around the edge.
- Fantasy-themed gift shop merchandiseThe 4 or 5-inch size in metallic or bold thread on a contrasting base fabric is a strong gift shop seller.
- Anime fan convention tee frontStitch the 4 inch face on a white or cream cotton tee for anime fan merch, tearaway on pre-shrunk woven cotton works.
- Nursery or kids room hoop wall artStretch cream cotton muslin in an embroidery hoop, stitch the 4-inch size, frame it as nursery wall art directly.
- Bookish tote bag side designThe 3-inch size on the side panel of a canvas tote looks great for fantasy book club or library merchandise.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.68 × 3.51 in | 13,869 |
| 3.07 × 4.01 in | 15,819 |
| 3.45 × 4.51 in | 17,659 |
| 3.83 × 5.01 in | 19,573 |
| 4.21 × 5.51 in | 21,508 |
| 4.59 × 6.01 in | 23,607 |
| 4.98 × 6.51 in | 25,540 |
| 5.36 × 7.01 in | 27,522 |
| 5.74 × 7.51 in | 29,711 |
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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