Just the eye. No face, no whiskers, just this one intense cat eye staring at you. The slit pupil is done in deep black satin fill and the iris has radial directional stitching fanning out from the centre, which is what gives it that real cat anatomy feel. 3 colours total but its way more complex looking than that. The vertical slit against the iris radiating outward is what makes people stop and look twice.
I get a bunch of people asking for halloween cat stuff and this ones become my go-to for it. But honestly ya dont need halloween as an excuse. Cat lovers buy this all year for hoodies and bags, its not a seasonal thing at all. Last October a customer ordered 9 sizes worth to put on every pocket of her jacket collection and they looked genuinely wild. Ive sold this to goths, cat cafe owners and halloween costume builders equally.
9 sizes, smallest is 2.12 inches wide, largest hits 4.54 inches across. Stitch count goes from about 9,200 up to 21,200 which is comfortable territory for most machines. The iris sections have moderate density so its stitches out smoother than it looks in the preview. That pupil shape runs as a solid satin column that goes fast and clean.
Use a cutaway stabiliser on knits and stretchy jersey because the radial satin lines will distort otherwise. On woven cotton or denim a medium tearaway works fine. Hoop tight, run at medium speed on the iris area. Youll want the base solid or the slit shape shifts out of register.
Dark fabrics are where this one really lands. Black, charcoal, midnight navy, dark olive all work. Drop me a message if anything looks off in the file and ill sort a replacement right 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.
- Halloween costume accentsOn a black hoodie chest it adds halloween drama without full costume effort, great for casual wear.
- Cat lover hoodie chestCat owners love this on a sweatshirt as a subtle nod to their pet without being overly cutesy.
- Denim jacket pocketOn a denim jacket pocket it sits like a moody accent patch that gets questions from people.
- Tote bag centre pieceCentred on a canvas tote it makes a statement piece that works for everyday gothic-adjacent fashion.
- Cat cafe staff apronCat cafe staff wear this on aprons as a fun branded element that matches the whole vibe of the space.
- Gothic fashion accessoriesOn bags and accessories it fits naturally into gothic and dark aesthetic fashion lines.
- Collar or cuff detailA small size on a collar or cuff adds a detail that only people up close will notice and appreciate.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.12 × 3.51 in | 9,236 |
| 2.42 × 4.00 in | 10,698 |
| 2.72 × 4.51 in | 12,162 |
| 3.02 × 5.01 in | 13,610 |
| 3.33 × 5.50 in | 15,141 |
| 3.63 × 6.00 in | 16,525 |
| 3.93 × 6.51 in | 18,141 |
| 4.23 × 7.00 in | 19,544 |
| 4.54 × 7.51 in | 21,208 |
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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