Back in april a customer asked me for a monstera that would read bold on a dark shirt -- fully filled, no open holes, just the whole leaf shape as one solid mass. Thats this one. Single colour, density 715 which is on the heavy side, stitch count running from 11,295 at 3.5 inches wide all the way to 39,131 at the full 7.5 inches. That largest size is a big stitch job so run it at a slightly slower speed and make sure your bobbin is wound fresh before you start.
Because its a solid fill at high density, stabiliser choice is critical. Always go cutaway on anything with give -- knit tees, sweatshirts, hooded tops. On woven fabrics like denim or canvas you can use a firm tearaway, but I'd still recommend a cutaway if you wash the piece a lot. The underlay was built in Wilcom EmbroideryStudio with a cross-hatch base before the satin runs go down, so the surface doesnt shift and the lobes come out flat rather than raised and uneven. Avoid polyester fabrics with slick surfaces -- the density can cause the stitches to slide before the bobbin locks em down. Pick a colour that contrasts hard with your fabric -- thats where the whole design lives.
Its really different from the other monstera designs in terms of weight and impact. The silhouette approach means colour contrast does all the work -- white thread on black fabric, black on white, dark green on sand, olive on cream. All work beautifully. One stitch-out, one colour change. Done.
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.
- Back of dark sweatshirt bold graphicUse the 6-7 inch version centred on the back of a sweatshirt in white thread on black cotton fleece; medium-weight cutaway stabiliser essential.
- Left chest on black tee solid motifA 4-inch left chest on a black tee stitches well with cutaway and a topping layer if the knit is looser than standard jersey.
- Canvas tote bag front statementthe 6-in print on natural canvas tote front in dark green or black thread; tearaway or cutaway both work on stiff canvas.
- Denim jacket back panel tropicalon a jean jacket back panel, use the 5-6 inch size with a cutaway backing and a jeans needle for the dense fill count.
- Gym bag front panel solid designA 5-inch placement on a gym bag nylon panel needs a cutaway and a topping, slow the machine down for the high-density fill.
- Cushion cover dark fabric accentOn a dark linen or velvet cushion cover, the 5-inch version in a contrasting thread colour reads dramatic; use cutaway.
- Cotton cap front panel botanicalthe petite 3-in on a cotton cap front panel, use a cap frame and cutaway backing, ensure the cap is hooped firm.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 3.40 in | 11,295 |
| 4.00 × 3.89 in | 13,678 |
| 4.50 × 4.38 in | 16,652 |
| 5.00 × 4.86 in | 19,817 |
| 5.50 × 5.35 in | 23,145 |
| 6.00 × 5.84 in | 26,737 |
| 6.50 × 6.32 in | 30,669 |
| 7.00 × 6.81 in | 34,760 |
| 7.50 × 7.30 in | 39,131 |
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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