I love this one because it gets the mum humour exactly right without trying too hard. Theres a silhouette of a messy hair bun, the kind that gets thrown up at 7am when the kids have already started, and perched on top of it is a leopard print bow. Glasses are propped up on the bun too, like they got shoved there during breakfast. Then the hashtag Mom Life runs underneath in bold casual lettering. Its funny in a way that every mum immediately gets because they've lived it.
No stitch specs came through with this but the design has a good bit going on, the silhouette fill, the leopard spot pattern on the bow, and the text block below. The leopard spots in particular need a slow, steady run to stay crisp. Tearaway works fine for most woven fabrics like canvas, denim, or cotton fleece. For stretchy knit sweatshirts, go with a cutaway stabiliser and a ballpoint needle so you dont damage the fibres. The text will look sharpest if you run it last.
This gets stitched onto sweatshirt fronts, tote bags, and zip pouches the most. A customer of mine put it on a set of matching canvas bags for a mums group she runs and said every single person in the group wanted one the minute they saw it. Thats the kind of thing that tells you a design is working. Also really popular on the front of a craft apron for mums who sew or paint.
Drop me a chat note if the leopard spot detail isnt rendering right in your software and Ill sort it out fast.
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.
- Sweatshirt or hoodie front panelA front panel sweatshirt placement is where this lands best, the silhouette reads instantly at chest height.
- Canvas tote bag centerCanvas totes for mums groups are a top use for this, the leopard bow detail draws comments every time.
- Mom group gift set pouchA zip pouch in a mums gift set with this on the front is a quick project that always goes over really well.
- Craft apron bib frontCraft apron bibs for mums who sew or paint get this on the front panel for a funny personal touch.
- Funny Mothers Day gift bagReusable fabric gift bags for Mothers Day or birthday gifting to a mum who appreciates a good joke.
- Canvas zip makeup bagA canvas makeup bag with this on the front is a practical everyday gift that actually gets used.
- T-shirt chest embroideryT-shirt chest embroidery in a contrast thread is a bold option, works especially well on a black or grey tee.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.11 × 3.51 in | 12,022 |
| 2.71 × 4.51 in | 15,893 |
| 3.31 × 5.51 in | 20,148 |
| 3.90 × 6.51 in | 24,776 |
| 4.50 × 7.51 in | 29,744 |
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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