The snake winds up from the bottom, tail curling loose, body threading right through the stems of 2 open roses. Its head tilts back at the top with the mouth just slightly parted, tongue tip barely visible. The roses are big and soft pink, petals layered back in a realistic bloom shape, not a cartoon version. Green serrated leaves sit on both sides filling the gaps so nothing looks sparse.
Colour wise its 9 total and professional embroidery software pulled that charcoal serpent with lighter cream highlights running along the spine scales. Its the contrast between that dark textured coils and the blush pink petals thats gives the whole piece its gothic tattoo look. Directional stitching on the coils means each scale catches light differently depending on the fabric angle. Satin columns on the stem and leaf edges keep edges sharp.
I drew this one last spring after getting alot of requests from people who wanted something gothic but not full-on skulls and darkness. The snake rose combination is basically a tattoo classic and I wanted to bring that same old-school flash art feeling into machine embroidery. One customer bought the 7-in span for a denim jacket back panel and she sent photos, it looked like an actual sleeve piece.
Best on dark fabrics honestly. Black cotton, charcoal twill, deep navy denim, burgundy fleece all make those pink petals really punch. Avoid white or pale grounds because the snake body blends in and you lose the drama. Hoop firmly on woven fabric, the density sits at 31k stitches on the biggest size so a good cutaway stabiliser is what keeps everything locked down.
And the smallest size at just under 13k stitches works nicely on a chest pocket or a small canvas tote panel if ya want something subtle. Holler if the file doesnt load right on your machine and Ill fix it up same day.
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.
- Denim jacket back panel gothic embroideryBlack denim jacket back running the 7.5-inch, the gothic tattoo-flash centrepiece that photographs exactly the way you want.
- Black cotton tee chest placementCharcoal tee chest pocket at 4 inches for a low-key gothic accent that doesnt scream at anyone.
- Canvas tote bag front panelDark navy tote for a gothic or alternative market bag, the snake body pops against deep grounds.
- Dark fleece hoodie sleeve patchBlack velvet cushion cover for a goth bedroom that wants something with more permanence than a poster.
- Twill cap brim front placementFlat brim cap front panel on structured cotton twill, the smallest hoop size clears the brim cleanly.
- Leather or faux-leather jacket accentFaux-leather clutch or journal cover with a topping layer to protect the surface during the satin column fills.
- Pillow cover for goth bedroom decor9-inch frame with dark linen backing for a gothic wall piece, it reads like framed tattoo flash art.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 1.65 in | 12,911 |
| 4.00 × 1.89 in | 14,926 |
| 4.50 × 2.13 in | 17,004 |
| 5.00 × 2.36 in | 19,192 |
| 5.50 × 2.60 in | 21,418 |
| 6.00 × 2.83 in | 23,708 |
| 6.50 × 3.07 in | 26,212 |
| 7.00 × 3.31 in | 28,596 |
| 7.50 × 3.54 in | 31,292 |
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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