This one is kinda the bow-forward version of the pencil design. The eraser and sharpened end barely show at the bottom; the entire visual weight sits on that oversized bow. Its big, its yellow, and the orange stripe fills running through each lobe of the satin make it look like a real gift ribbon rather than a flat filled shape. Density is 833 which puts it in the firm end of what I normally do, so the ribbon loops come out with a raised, almost sculptural feel on smooth fabrics. I get messages asking whether this is just a bow or actually a pencil and honestly both answers are right, which is what makes it work for back-to-school without being too literal.
Five colours: Yellow for the main bow body, Orange for the stripe fills inside each lobe, Pink for the eraser, White for the pointed section, and Black for all the outlines and sparkle stars. Four colour changes, 5 stops, 51 trims at the smallest size. Stitch range 14,282 at 2.79 inches all the way to 37,339 at 5.98 inches. Ive sized this to 4 inches for a white cotton monogram tee for a little girls back-to-school outfit back in late July and it looked like something from a boutique shop window. Add a name in running stitch below it and youre done.
Best on smooth tightly woven fabrics where the satin density reads properly: cotton poplin, cotton pique, or smooth canvas. Use a cutaway stabiliser for anything that moves or stretches. Avoid jersey knit at the smaller sizes because the stripe underlay needs a firm base to stay in register. Digitised in Wilcom EmbroideryStudio with the bow stripe underlay set separately from the main satin so the stripes stay crisp between lobes.
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.
- White cotton tee shirt front for a girls back-to-school outfitThe 4-inch version centred on a white cotton pique tee is a standout first-day school look for girls; add a name below in running stitch.
- Canvas backpack side pocket or front zipper flapThe 3-inch on a canvas backpack pocket flap with cutaway holds its shape through daily loading and unloading.
- Monogram placement paired with name text below the bowPair the 3-inch bow with a 1-inch name text block below it on a tee for a personalised boutique look.
- Baby hairband headband fabric topper or hair clip backingThe smallest 2.8-inch on a hairband fabric topper with a stiff sew-in cutaway base sits without flopping.
- Small quilted pouch front for pencils or hair accessoriesStitch the 3-inch on a quilted cotton pouch front with cutaway for a pencil or accessory organiser.
- Gift wrapping patch sewn onto a fabric gift bagThe 2.8-inch on a fabric-wrapped gift bag as a sewn-on patch replaces wrapping ribbon and becomes part of the gift.
- Iron-on patch on a denim or canvas jacket sleeveCut the 3-inch on a stiff iron-on backing and press onto a denim jacket sleeve for a quick seasonal update.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.79 × 3.50 in | 14,282 |
| 3.59 × 4.51 in | 19,171 |
| 4.38 × 5.50 in | 24,595 |
| 5.18 × 6.50 in | 30,706 |
| 5.98 × 7.50 in | 37,339 |
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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