Circular badge design, all in black, single thread colour. 'Papa Life' arcs across the top in loose flowing cursive, the kind with a naturally uneven baseline that looks handwritten rather than typeset. Center of the circle has two fists bumping, sketched in an outlined style, like a big hand and a small hand meeting in the middle. 'is the' runs in smaller script just under the fists, then 'BEST LIFE' curves along the bottom arc in bold block caps with small dash accents either side. A thin outer ring ties the whole thing together.
Single color so theres no color changes and youre not stopping mid-run to swap thread. Digitised through Wilcom for solid coverage, stitch density at 324 which is on the lower end and means it runs fast without heavy thread buildup. 5 sizes, 4 inches up to 8 inches. The fist bump detail in the center has some fine line work, so id go with a good tearaway or cutaway stabiliser depending on your fabric. Light to medium woven fabric gives the cleanest read on the outlined illustration. Dont use this on loosely woven or stretch fabric without proper hooping support.
One customer told me last June he ordered this for a shirt for his dad and his kids wore matching ones on fathers day, said it came out better than he expected on a navy polo. Stitch it on shirt pockets, dad caps, canvas tote bags, aprons, throw pillows. Use a light or mid-tone fabric so the black reads clearly. If youre using dark fabric its worth switching to a lighter thread so the design doesnt get lost.
Works for Father's Day gifts, grandfather appreciation, baby shower presents for a new dad, custom caps for the grandpa who does everything, and matching family shirts with a papa version and a smaller kids version. Message me if the download has any issues and Ill get it sorted 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.
- Polo shirt pocket or chest for Father's Day giftsChest placement on a polo or t-shirt at 4 to 5 inches looks clean without being too large.
- Dad cap or baseball hat front for grandfather giftsCap front at 4 inches sits well, the circular badge shape suits hat embroidery nicely.
- Canvas tote for baby shower gift bundles for new dadsCanvas tote with this on the front is a straightforward gift for a new dad at a baby shower.
- Throw pillow for a dad's home office or denPillow front at 6 to 7 inches fills the space well on cotton or linen covers.
- Apron for the papa who mans the grillApron chest at 5 inches is a popular option for grilling-themed dad gifts.
- Custom shirt for matching papa-and-kid family outfitsMatching papa and mini shirts at different size ratios are a common family photo outfit choice.
- Gift bag embroidery for grandfather birthday presentsSmaller sizes at 4 inches work on gift bags or lined pouches included in birthday bundles.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 4.01 × 3.76 in | 9,364 |
| 5.01 × 4.69 in | 11,691 |
| 6.01 × 5.63 in | 14,197 |
| 7.01 × 6.57 in | 16,783 |
| 8.01 × 7.51 in | 19,485 |
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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