Worked up this croc face design probably two summers ago when alot of my kids orders were going toward safari-themed gear. Its just the face, close cropped, jaws open showing all those ivory teeth in a big dumb happy grin. The croc body fills with dense satin coverage at 942 density and the pink tongue curls right out between the rows of teeth. Theres an ivory border outline on each tooth that keeps them crisp even on small hoops.
Runs across 6 sizes from 1.27 inches wide up to 3.77 inches, with stitch counts from 7,718 at the smallest all the way to 26,667 at full size. Thats four colours total: kelly green base, ivory teeth, pink tongue, and a dark outline. I put these on a yellow kid tee regularly and the contrast reads really sharp. Use a cutaway stabiliser underneath because the satin density is high and a tearaway wont hold the pull properly.
One customer ordered the 3.77-inch version for a set of iron-on patches for a birthday party, hooped on felt, and the results looked genuinely professional. I was suprised how clean the tooth outlines held on such a stiff base. Built in my standard software, so the underlay is intentional and the directional fill on the scales follows the croc's cheek curve.
Stitch on the chest pocket zone of a yellow tee or a canvas tote for the best contrast. Pop it on an aqua fleece pouch if you want a more naturalistic reptile look. Avoid dark green fabric because the kelly green top layer vanishes into it. Add a topping layer on terry cloth or towelling so the teeth definition doesnt sink into the pile.
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.
- Kids birthday party tees and matching party bagsThe 3.77-inch version fits a front chest pocket zone on youth sizes 4-6 and holds all tooth detail cleanly.
- Iron-on felt patches for party loot bagsHooped on stiff felt with cutaway backing, the ivory teeth outline stays crisp even without a stabiliser topping.
- Canvas zip pouches for pencil casesA 2.5-inch hoop size fits neatly on the flat front panel of standard pencil-case pouches.
- Nursery room accent pillows with jungle themePaired with other jungle critters on a nursery pillow cover, the bold cartoon style reads well from across the room.
- Baby shower gifts on cotton bibsThe smallest 1.27-inch size works on a bib collar zone without crowding the neckline seam.
- Cotton tote bags for young studentsKelly green on natural canvas is a high-contrast combo that launders repeatedly without colour shift.
Dimensions
6 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 1.27 × 2.51 in | 7,718 |
| 1.77 × 3.51 in | 10,794 |
| 2.27 × 4.51 in | 14,206 |
| 2.77 × 5.51 in | 18,065 |
| 3.27 × 6.51 in | 22,165 |
| 3.77 × 7.51 in | 26,667 |
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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