Really happy with how this stacked typography came out. The idea was to do something that felt graphic and modern without needing a bunch of colours. Just 2, red and black, but the layering of filled and outlined text creates enough visual interest that you dont need anything else. Stitch counts go from 8,970 at the smallest 2.86 by 3.51 inch size up to 19,797 at the 6.11 by 7.51 inch version, and theres 5 sizes in between to cover 4x4 and 5x7 hoops.
I made this one with new year party shirts and festive tote bags in mind, but customers use it year-round on celebration pieces too. Hoop a stable cutaway on any knit or jersey fabric, tearaway works on woven cotton. Density is 431 so its a comfortable medium weight design. The New Year cursive at the bottom uses a satin column stitch so keep bobbin tension consistent for those letterforms.
A customer this month used it on a black sweatshirt for a new years eve family photo shoot, added gold glitter iron-on accents around it after stitching, and it looked realy festive. Run it on white, cream, black or navy, all four work well. Avoid busy printed fabrics, the stacked text needs a plain background to read properly. Pick your stabiliser based on your fabric weight, cutaway for stretch, tearaway for woven.
Five colour changes: outlined top HAPPY in black, filled red middle HAPPY, outlined bottom Happy again in black, then the red New Year script, then a second pass for any underlay fills. Keep them in order.
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.
- New years eve party shirts and festive sweatshirtsCentre-chest on a black or navy sweatshirt reads best, the red fill jumps forward against dark backgrounds
- Celebration tote bags and personalised gift pouchesUse the 4 inch version on a canvas tote, pairs well with plain black or cream fabric
- New year baby clothing and infant onesiesThe smallest 2.86 inch wide size fits neatly on a onesie chest with room for growth
- Party decor banners and fabric buntingStitch on pre-cut fabric panels for bunting, iron flat after stitching to keep the text crisp
- Cotton cocktail napkins for a new year gatheringHoop a pressed cotton napkin with tearaway, the 3 inch size fits a corner or centre placement
- Zip pouches and small accessories as party favoursThe 2.86 by 3.51 inch version fits small zip pouches perfectly as a party favour item
- Seasonal home decor pillows and cushion coversUse the full 6.11 inch wide version as a centrepiece on a 20 inch square pillow cover
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.86 × 3.51 in | 8,970 |
| 3.67 × 4.51 in | 11,519 |
| 4.48 × 5.51 in | 14,004 |
| 5.30 × 6.51 in | 16,691 |
| 6.11 × 7.51 in | 19,797 |
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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