Worked on this one specifically for salon and barbershop folks who want something on their kit bags and aprons that actually looks like the job. Three tools overlap in a loose X arrangement: a rat-tail comb angles in from the left, large barber scissors dominate the centre with both blades fully open, and a round hand mirror anchors top right. The mirror face carries radial spokes fanning out from a centre point, so it reads as a mirror and not just a circle. Thin curling swirl lines sit behind the whole thing like wisps of hair mid-cut.
Its all one colour, solid black, so you dont have to fuss with thread changes. The scissors blades pick up a light directional satin, the comb teeth run tight parallel lines with a fin detail at the tail end, and the mirror handle gets a chunky column fill. The swirl flourishes run as a single stitch line so they stay delicate. Stitch count lands between 5,969 and 15,305 depending on which of the 5 sizes you pick.
A customer stitched the 5-inch version on a waxed canvas zip pouch last spring and said the detail in the mirror spokes surprised her, that it looked hand-engraved. Smallest size is 3.09 by 3.5 inches, biggest goes to 6.6 by 7.5, which is big enough for the back of a salon cape or a canvas tote panel.
Stitch it on black canvas aprons with a white or gold thread swap for a premium salon feel. Pop it on the front pocket of a barber jacket, a makeup bag, or a zipper pouch used to hold clips and pins. Use a medium cutaway stabiliser on heavier canvas, tearaway on cotton twill. Hoop tight so the swirl runs stay crisp and dont pull.
Best fabrics are canvas, denim, cotton twill and waxed cotton. Skip stretchy knits, the fine swirl lines will distort on unstable ground. Run at a slow stitch speed on the mirror spoke section, thats where density peaks and you dont want needle deflection on the radial fills.
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.
- Salon apron front pocket personalisationStitch the medium on a black canvas apron pocket in white thread for a clean salon logo without ordering custom workwear
- Barber jacket back panel or chest logoPop the large on the back panel of a barber jacket so clients can read it from across the shop
- Canvas kit bag for hairdressing toolsEmbroider on a waxed canvas kit bag that holds scissors and clips so it doubles as a branded carry case
- Zip pouch for hair clips and pinsUse the small on a zip pouch for bobby pins as a gift for a stylist starting their own chair
- Salon cape back embroideryStitch the biggest version across a salon cape back so clients see it while getting washed
- Gift towel for a stylist friendAdd to a soft cotton bath towel as a Christmas gift for a hairdresser friend who has everything
- Hairdressing school tote bagRun the 4-inch on tote bags at a hairdressing school open day or graduation kit pack
- Beauty school uniform personalisationPersonalise a student uniform shirt front so trainee stylists look polished from day one
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.09 × 3.50 in | 5,969 |
| 3.97 × 4.50 in | 8,026 |
| 4.84 × 5.50 in | 10,356 |
| 5.72 × 6.50 in | 12,768 |
| 6.60 × 7.50 in | 15,305 |
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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