Sketched this out as a pure line-art take on a roaring lion profile, which is a different beast than a portrait-style head. Theres no fill, no satin body, just the structural lines of the face and the way the mane radiates out. The mouth is open, teeth visible, the throat suggested with a few directional satin columns. Its kinda aggressive in the best possible way for this type of design.
Single colour, black, 6 sizes from 3 inches up to 8 inches wide. Stitch range is 5,326 at the smallest to 13,144 at the largest. 7 trims total on a run, no colour changes, so its a quick hoop. The line density is 216 which is lighter than a solid fill design, meaning this one sits well on finer fabrics like cotton poplin or a lightweight canvas without stiffening the base too much. Cutaway stabiliser still recommended but you can get away with a firm tearaway on stable wovens.
Reach out if you need the file re-sent or want a different size, Im usually pretty quick to respond.
One customer sent photos last autumn after hooping this on rugby kit, gym wear, and a motorcycle club patch run. They scaled it to 6 inches for a patch fabric run, and the side profile fits horizontal patch formats better than a front-facing head ever does. Hoop it on a black fleece zip-up in white poly thread for a strong combo, or run it on a charcoal grey sweatshirt in gunmetal metallic 40wt for a textured effect that catches light differently across those radiating mane lines.
Use topping on any fabric with a raised nap like fleece or french terry. Skip the topping on smooth canvas and tightly woven twill. Add a water-soluble topping if youre unsure.
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.
- Rugby, football, and sports team hoodiesSports teams with a lion mascot use the 6 or 8-inch version on the back of team hoodies for the autumn season, the open mane lines read from the stands.
- Motorcycle club and biker patchesMotorcycle club members hoop it on vest backs or patch fabric at 6 inches, the side profile fits the horizontal patch format better than a front-facing head.
- Gym and activewear personalisationGym wear brands have ordered the 4-inch version for left chest on compression tops, in white poly on black activewear its a sharp placement.
- Boys room wall art on dark canvasParents use the 8-inch on a dark canvas panel stretched over a frame for a kids room feature wall, finished with a simple border.
- Belt pouches and leather goods embellishmentLeather belt pouches and small bags get the 3-inch version, the light density at 5,326 stitches wont stress soft leather at that compact size.
- School sports jacket or varsity sleeve graphicVarsity jacket sleeve placement uses the 3-inch version in school colours on the upper sleeve panel, the line style reads well on wool melton.
Dimensions
6 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.00 × 2.84 in | 5,326 |
| 4.00 × 3.79 in | 6,687 |
| 5.00 × 4.74 in | 8,200 |
| 6.00 × 5.69 in | 9,761 |
| 7.00 × 6.64 in | 11,414 |
| 8.00 × 7.59 in | 13,144 |
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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