The layout mixes 2 totally different fonts and it works. 'I'M ONLY' sits across the top in bold black uppercase, the word 'Talking' drops down in a big red script with that casual handwritten lean, then 'TO MY' is small black caps sandwiched in the middle, and 'Dog' takes up the most space in a chunky red script at the bottom with 'TODAY' in black caps underneath. Paw print scatter and a lil bone icon fill the gaps between the letters.
2 colours, black and red, done at 424 density in Wilcom EmbroideryStudio so the satin lettering is solid without being stiff. At 3 inches wide the stitch count is 7,861. Hoop it on a denim jacket or a canvas tote and it reads from across the room. The big size, 6.87 by 7.01 inches, comes in at 20,433 stitches and thats proper full-chest coverage on a sweatshirt or hoodie.
And honestly this one sells itself. I get messages from dog mums who've put it on every hoodie they own. Its kinda become a whole personality at this point. Last christmas a customer ordered alot of these on red fleece tote bags as gifts for her dog-obsessed friends, said they were a massive hit.
Hoop on a medium-weight cutaway stabiliser for knit fabrics, the script letters have directional fill and they need the backing to stay flat. Tearaway works fine on woven canvas or denim twill. Use a water-soluble topping on fleece or terry so the paw print details dont get swallowed. Pair with a plain black, white or grey background, anything busy competes with the red and makes it look cluttered.
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.
- Hoodie or sweatshirt full chest printThe 6.87 in size fills a hoodie chest perfectly with 20433 stitches of bold coverage.
- Denim jacket back panel or chest pocketDenim twill holds the satin lettering flat without a topping for clean red script.
- Canvas tote bag front panelCanvas tote at medium size reads clearly from across a room with the two-tone layout.
- Fleece gift bag or reusable shopping toteRed fleece tote bags with this design make an easy crowd-pleasing gift for dog people.
- Dog bandana or pet accessory fabricSmaller 2.95 in size fits a bandana or collar without overwhelming the fabric width.
- Cotton tea towel or kitchen textile giftBlack thread on white cotton tea towels keeps it readable and gift-ready for dog mums.
- Baseball cap or trucker hat front panelStructured hat panels at 3-4 in size keep the block lettering crisp on the front panel.
- T-shirt chest placement for dog owner giftsA plain black or white tee at the 4-5 in size is the go-to for everyday dog owner wear.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.95 × 3.01 in | 7,861 |
| 3.93 × 4.01 in | 10,759 |
| 4.91 × 5.01 in | 13,474 |
| 5.89 × 6.01 in | 16,570 |
| 6.87 × 7.01 in | 20,433 |
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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