Mandala Flower Outline Embroidery Design, Instant Download

This is a mandala flower thats all outline, no fill at all. The petals radiate out in rings from the centre, each layer slightly larger than the one inside it, so the whole design has this nice structured symmetry without looking rigid or mechanical. Theres something almost lace-like about it when its stitched out, because the open areas between the rings let the fabric colour show through. One colour, single thread run, no stops except to end.

industry-grade software gave me precise control over the satin stitch width on each ring so the outlines stay consistent across all 5 sizes. The design goes from 3.46 inches at 9,683 stitches up to 7.42 inches at 20,314 stitches, its a medium stitch count for an outline-only file because theres alot of coverage in those concentric rings. At density 365 per square inch the satin lines are narrow and crisp, not thick and puffy. Apply light tearaway on firm woven fabrics, cutaway on anything stretchy. The design works in literally any thread colour because its pure outline, so you can match it to whatever fabric youre working with.

One customer ordered the 6-inch version in gold metallic on black canvas last month and shared the picture, it looked like a fancy branded tote. I made this one specifically because people keep asking for mandala designs that work on dark fabric, christmas and halloween and black tote bags specifically. Because theres no fill the background shows through exactly as you intend, a gold metallic thread on black canvas looks completely different from ivory on natural linen, and both work. Add a topping on canvas or textured weaves so the outline doesnt sink into the fabric surface. Best run on a medium-weight stabiliser regardless of fabric type. Skip dark fabric for the colour pop. Pop a firm cutaway behind stretch knits.