Five arcs stack up to make the rainbow and each layer is doing something different. The outer ring is the widest arc and its filled with a leopard-print simulation: tan base with irregular black spots the way real cheetah fur sits. Beneath that is a wide neon magenta band covered in scattered lime-yellow polka dots, maybe 20 or so unevenly spaced, which stops it looking like a flat colour block. Then teal, then a slim pale pink arc, and finally at the very centre base a small filled purple heart sitting between the two feet of the arch.
Below the whole rainbow sits the word "Teacher" in a thick brush-script with a black satin fill. Its a confident lowercase except for the capital T. The composition is compact and reads very clearly even on the smaller sizes because the word sits close under the arch feet rather than floating below it.
Eight colour stops is a lot for a design this size, but Wilcom EmbroideryStudio handles the registration cleanly. Five sizes run from 2.79 by 3.01 inches at 13,198 stitches up to 6.51 by 7.01 inches at 38,103. Density on the largest is a high 835 stitches per square inch, which is how the outer print texture gets its depth at scale. A customer stitched the 6.5-inch version on a dark olive sweatshirt last November and said the cheetah section looked almost like printed fabric rather than stitching.
Dark and mid-tone solids work best: black, charcoal, olive, navy, burgundy, burnt orange, forest green. The neon magenta and lime dots need a dark enough background to really sing. If stitching on white or cream, the tan base reads more golden, which is also fine. Use a medium to heavy cutaway stabiliser given the density of this file. Float a solvy topping on sweatshirt terry so the polka dot fills dont lose their round shape in the pile. Skip dark purple fabric or the heart at the base will disappear into the background. Hoop tightly and centre the design before you start the first colour stop.
Email me if the outer arc pulls or puckers and Ill take a look.
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.
- Black sweatshirt for a teacher who follows trendy teacher fashion accountsPlace the 6-inch version centred on a black pullover sweatshirt for a teacher who is into trendy leopard-print aesthetics
- Olive or burgundy tote as an end-of-year appreciation giftStitch the 5-inch on the front of an olive canvas tote and pair it with a succulent plant and a gift card for end-of-year gifting
- Dark denim jacket back for a bold personalised teacher giftUse the large size as a centre-back panel on a dark denim jacket for a bold personalised teacher appreciation gift
- Matching set of tote and zipper pouch for a class group giftEmbroider the 4-inch on a matching tote and zipper pouch for a coordinated class group gift that feels put-together
- Staff room secret santa on a dark fleece blanketStitch the small size on a dark fleece blanket for a cozy staff room secret santa gift
- Classroom door sign on a wide dark felt panelCentre the 6-inch on a wide dark navy felt panel and hang it outside a classroom door as a teacher nameplate display
- Crop sweatshirt for a younger teacher who leans into trendy printsPlace the 4-inch on a crop sweatshirt for a younger teacher assistant who likes bold printed hoodies
- Hooded towel for a teacher who coaches swimming or runs PEStitch the medium version on a dark hooded towel for a teacher who also coaches after-school swimming
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.79 × 3.01 in | 13,198 |
| 3.72 × 4.00 in | 18,435 |
| 4.65 × 5.00 in | 24,347 |
| 5.58 × 6.01 in | 30,962 |
| 6.51 × 7.01 in | 38,103 |
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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