The patriotic dripping lips design has the top lip as a deep navy band with white star detail on it, the kind of stars youd recognise from the flag but spread out a bit more loosely across the shape. The bottom lip is solid red, and underneath it hangs a row of thick paint drips, some just little blobs, some longer drops with that rounded teardrop tip. There's a thin sliver of white right where the lips meet, which is a nice small detail that stops the two halves blending together.
Ive noticed this type of patriotic lips design gets used a lot more around Memorial Day and July 4th but honestly it works year-round for anyone who likes the red-white-blue colour combo. One customer ordered it on four different tumbler sizes last summer, which I thought was a great idea. Lay tearaway behind stable woven fabric. Pop it on a medium-density topping on terry or fleece so the star detail doesnt sink into the loops. Three colours, six sizes from 3 to 8 inches.
The directional fill on the upper lip runs at an angle that gives it a slight sheen, so it looks slightly different to the flatter fill on the lower red section. Stitch on white cotton for the cleanest result. The drip shapes at the 6 to 8 inch sizes are wide enough to carry the satin thread weight without puckering, but at the 3 inch size use lighter stabiliser so the smaller drip tips stay rounded.
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.
- 4th of July t-shirts for women and teensThe high-contrast navy and red reads clearly on white, grey or light pink women's tees.
- Patriotic tote bags with a bold graphic lookDrip detail adds visual weight to a plain canvas tote without needing any text.
- Summer baseball caps and trucker hatsAt 3-4 inches it fits a cap front panel well, the drips stay readable at that size.
- Tumbler wraps and cup designs for holiday partiesThe 5-6 inch version wraps cleanly around standard skinny tumblers.
- Patriotic tank tops and crop topsWorks on stretchy jersey fabric, the fill density is moderate enough not to pull.
- Custom face masks or bandanasThe star field on the upper lip reads well even on textured or ribbed fabrics.
- Memorial Day and Veterans Day apparelNavy and red thread combination makes this a natural fit for military tribute pieces.
- Notebook covers and canvas pouchesThe simple 3-color sequence makes it a quick stitch on canvas pouches and small accessories.
Dimensions
6 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.00 × 2.98 in | 7,848 |
| 4.01 × 3.97 in | 11,770 |
| 4.93 × 4.90 in | 16,047 |
| 5.91 × 5.87 in | 21,130 |
| 7.01 × 6.95 in | 27,845 |
| 8.01 × 7.94 in | 34,760 |
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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