Its a split border design with sewing tools arranged across 2 decorative panels separated by a gap in the centre. Top panel has a thimble, needles, a button and some thread loops, bottom panel has 2 big thread spools and a pair of scissors pointing down. The scrolled ends on both bars give it that lil vintage tailor-shop vibe, kinda like something youd see on an old haberdashery sign.
I get messages asking about this one all the time, mostly from people making gifts for seamstresses and quilters. My mum actually stitched one on her sewing room door sign last Christmas which is what made me realise how well it works on wood-backed fabric plaques aswell. The gap between the panels is intentional, its meant for adding a name or monogram either by machine or hand.
6 sizes ranging from 5.01 by 4.72 inches up to 10.01 by 9.42 inches, with stitch counts going from 10,361 to 21,514. Lay cutaway on anything that might shift, the density sits at 228 which means the satin-style outlines on the scissors and spools are packed in fairly tight. Hooped cotton twill or canvas gives the cleanest result. Skip thin jersey without topping or youll lose some of the detail in the bobbin thread pull.
Single black thread, my main software digitised, and the scrolled end brackets actually stitch out sharp even at the smaller 5 inch size. Ping me if you have any issue with the file.
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.
- Sewing room door signs and fabric plaquesStitch on white or cream cotton fabric and mount on a wooden plaque for a sewing room sign.
- Personalised gift bags for seamstresses and quiltersGift bags for a quilting friend or sewing teacher, especially at the 5 to 6 inch size.
- Apron chest panel for sewing teachersApron chest placement at 7 inches works well on cotton canvas or twill fabric.
- Tote bags for craft fairs or sewing class kitsCanvas tote bags for holding sewing notions or carrying to class look great with this border.
- Pillowcase borders for craft room decorPillowcase edge placement at the smaller 5 inch size keeps the border subtle but readable.
- Denim patches for craft hobbyist jacketsBlack thread on denim gives a sharp contrast for a hobbyist patch or jacket back panel.
- Framed fabric wall art for sewing studiosFramed on linen or cotton fabric in a 7 to 10 inch size makes a clean sewing studio wall piece.
Dimensions
6 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 5.01 × 4.72 in | 10,361 |
| 6.01 × 5.66 in | 12,351 |
| 7.01 × 6.60 in | 14,522 |
| 8.01 × 7.54 in | 16,807 |
| 9.01 × 8.48 in | 19,130 |
| 10.01 × 9.42 in | 21,514 |
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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