This is the design ya pull out when someone wants halloween but with a lil bit of elegance. The bat wings are fully digitised with layered satin in five colours, blacks, dark purples, and a lil bow sitting right in the centre that just completely changes the vibe. I get messages every october from customers specifically looking for gothic embroidery that wasnt just skulls and webs, and this is what I put together for em.
18,655 stitches at a density of 257, thats solid wing coverage without the fabric going board-stiff. The wing tips use directional satin that runs along the natural angle of a bat wing, which is a detail that makes a real difference when ya see it stitched out. Five colour stops: four shades across the bat structure itself plus one stop for the bow accent. Use cutaway stabiliser, at this stitch density on nearly square format, three and a half by three point two inches, tearaway wont anchor it properly on most fabrics. Stitch with a 75/11 needle on cotton, 80/12 on denim or canvas. Skip tearaway entirely on fleece or terry.
It works on a bunch of fabric types, dark cotton canvas, velvet ribbon, denim, sweatshirt fleece. The bow colour's the interesting variable: swap it to a deep red for a moody look, or keep it pale for the gothic-cute aesthetic. Velvet ribbon at this size is ya best bet for a statement accessory piece, stitch it, trim close, and attach to a headband or bag strap. On velvet use a lil bit of water-soluble topping so the satin sits above the pile. Wash dark fabrics inside-out in cold water and the colours'll hold well.
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.
- Halloween sweatshirt chest centredDenim jacket back yoke for someone who wants halloween energy without a full scene across the panel.
- Gothic tote bag front panelBlack velvet headband accessory, stitch on velvet ribbon with topping, trim close and attach, looks genuinely gothic.
- Black velvet ribbon hair accessoryCanvas makeup bag for a goth aesthetic person who has a fully committed dark-tone collection.
- Denim jacket back yoke patchSweatshirt for an adult who found most halloween designs too cutesy, this reads elegant rather than seasonal.
- Halloween pillow cover centreDark throw pillow that lives on the sofa year-round because the bow takes the design just far enough from pure horror.
- Seasonal tote bag side embroideryLeather diary cover on a smooth woven satin patch stitched separately and hand-stitched to the cover.
- Dark cotton canvas pouch frontOxford shirt left chest for someone who does subtle spooky at work, the five colours read as fashion rather than costume.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 3.22 in | 18,655 |
| 4.50 × 4.13 in | 24,917 |
| 5.50 × 5.05 in | 31,825 |
| 6.50 × 5.97 in | 39,218 |
| 7.50 × 6.89 in | 47,326 |
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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