Drew this one up last spring after I kept noticing how many nurses and healthcare workers were gonna buy a plain stethoscope design and then ask if theres a version with flowers. So I digitised one from scratch in Wilcom EmbroideryStudio. The stethoscope tubing arcs up and over in a kinda classic C-curve, and where the diaphragm sits at the base theres a lil botanical cluster growing out of it, daisy-type blooms, pointed leaves, a few seed pods, all in fine outline satin work. Single colour, one thread load, runs completely uninterrupted with zero colour changes. Five sizes, smallest is 3.5 in, biggest pushes 7.5 in, stitching out from 5,878 to 12,445 stitches.
The density is set at 335 which is on the lighter side, and thats deliberate for this one. The flower detail at the base has really really thin satin columns for the leaf veining, and going heavier would fill those in completely. On smooth poplin or a tight-weave cotton scrub fabric you wont need topping. On a loosely woven canvas or any terry surface, use water-soluble on top so the fine outlines dont disappear into the weave. Cutaway stabiliser underneath is essential for the larger sizes, the tubing arc creates a long pull across the hoop and you need the base to stay stable. A 75/11 sharp needle keeps the outline crisp.
Reach out if you want the design mirrored, Ive had requests to flip the arc so the instrument hangs from the other side. I can sort that pretty quick. Most people are using this on scrub tops, work tote bags, or nurse badge holders, but Ive also seen it on a lab coat pocket which looked sharp. Use a light grey or dusty rose thread instead of black on white fabric if you want it to read softer. Pair with a name or title text below for a personalised gift.
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.
- Nurse and doctor scrub tops and medical uniformsThe mid-range size fits a scrub top chest pocket panel well in white or dusty rose thread.
- Healthcare worker tote bags and zipper pouchesAt 5.51 in the design centres on a 14-inch work tote in black thread on navy canvas.
- Badge reel holders and lanyard pouchesThe compact 3.5 run sits on a small rectangular badge holder sewn from stiff interfaced cotton.
- Personalised lab coat pocket panelsAt 5.51 wide it fills a standard lab coat front pocket with room to add a name below.
- Medical school graduation gifts on canvas bagsThe top-end 7.51 version looks sharp on a large canvas tote for a medical school graduation gift.
- Framed wall display for a clinic or home office wallPop the 5.51 run in a round frame as clinic wall art above a reception desk.
- Nurse appreciation week gifts on cotton pouchesThe 3.5 in run stitches onto a small cotton drawstring pouch and gifts well with a pen set.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 2.31 in | 5,878 |
| 4.51 × 2.97 in | 7,483 |
| 5.51 × 3.63 in | 9,103 |
| 6.51 × 4.29 in | 10,765 |
| 7.51 × 4.95 in | 12,445 |
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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