Single-colour designs are tricky to get right -- you have to do all the work with stitch direction and density instead of relying on colour contrast to separate features. This messy bun girl is one that works, the face reads clearly from a distance even though its all one thread colour. The bun on top has directional satin stitches running in different angles to show the twisted layers of hair, and the flyaway strands around her face are individually stitched with a lil curve to them. Density is 747 which is moderately high, it gives the design body and stops it looking flat.
Five sizes, smallest is 2.29 by 3.5 inches at 9774 stitches, the largest is 4.91 by 7.5 inches at 27498 stitches. Use a medium cutaway stabiliser on most fabrics -- the underlay is doing alot of work holding the satin edges straight. Add a water-soluble topping on jersey and t-shirt knits so the fabric texture doesnt break through the satin sections. Stitch the large 4.91-inch version on a sweatshirt or hoodie chest for the strongest result. Avoid running the small 2.29-inch size on anything with a rough or loose weave, the fine flyaway strands need a clean base.
Fashion and beauty people love this one alot. Last october a customer emailed me to say she stitched the 4.91-inch version on a black sweatshirt in white thread and it honestly looked like a screen print from a distance, really clean result. Its also popular on makeup bags, canvas totes, and pouches. Email me if you have trouble with any of the five included sizes, send me message about which format you need and Ill get it to you straight away.
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.
- Fashion sweatshirt or hoodie designThe 4.91-inch version on a sweatshirt chest looks strong in white thread on black or charcoal fabric.
- Makeup bag or cosmetics pouchStitch the 2.29-inch size on a zip cosmetics pouch, single colour means fast thread setup for multiple bags.
- Hair salon client giftPerfect gift project for a hair stylist, stitch onto a cotton apron or canvas tote using medium cutaway backing.
- Canvas tote for everyday carryThe 3.5-inch size on a canvas tote in black thread on natural canvas is clean and everyday stylish.
- Gym bag for fitness and beauty loverRun it on a gym bag front pocket, single colour holds up well through regular washing cycles.
- Personalised birthday shirt for teenagerTeenagers love this on birthday shirts, pick a thread colour to match their personal style.
- Boutique clothing brand small-batch labellingSmall boutiques can run this on swing tags or label patches, the minimal linework looks intentional at small sizes.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.29 × 3.50 in | 9,774 |
| 2.94 × 4.50 in | 13,442 |
| 3.60 × 5.50 in | 17,526 |
| 4.25 × 6.50 in | 22,245 |
| 4.91 × 7.50 in | 27,498 |
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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Reyazul Masud Riham, hand-drawing every design on this site
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