Sketched out this flying bats scatter design last halloween season and it keeps selling alot better than I expected. Theres maybe 8 or nine bats in the scatter, each bat different. Some have wings fully open, a few are mid-flap, one near the bottom is banking sideways at an angle. None of them are identical which is what makes it feel organic rather than copy-pasted.
Its all done in black silhouette, solid satin fills on the body sections and directional stitching through the wing membranes. So you get a flat shape from a distance but up close the wings have actual texture to them. And the outlines are a satin column rather than a run stitch so they stay crisp at every size. Theres no background, no ground line, just bats scattered across open space.
Comes in 5 sizes from about 2.6 inches wide 7.5-in span tall. Smallest is good for hat brims or pocket placement, biggest fills a shirt front nicely. A customer last halloween ran the medium onto a muslin trick-or-treat bag for her daughter and it looked like something from an actual shop. Stitch count runs from around 5,600 to about 12,600 depending on size.
Works on cotton, canvas, denim, fleece. Use a cutaway stabiliser if you are hooping stretchy knits, standard tearaway is fine for woven cotton or twill. Black thread on black fabric obviously wont show so stick to grey, white, cream, oatmeal, or orange if you want the design to pop.
Holler if the file throws an error on your end and I will get back to you 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.
- Halloween tshirts and sweatshirtsThe scatter fills a shirt front or chest panel well, especially centered on a navy or grey sweatshirt for a low-key halloween look.
- Trick-or-treat bagsStitched on a plain muslin or canvas drawstring bag the scatter gives a spooky handmade feel without being over the top.
- October hat brims and beaniesThe smallest 2.6 inch size tucks onto a hat brim or the side panel of a beanie without crowding the space.
- Gothic home decor pillowsA larger size on a black or charcoal throw pillow works as seasonal home decor that doesnt look tacky.
- Kids halloween costume patchesIron-on backing plus the design on felt makes a quick sew-on patch for a kids halloween outfit.
- Tote bags for fall marketsCanvas tote bags in cream or oatmeal with the bat scatter are popular at autumn craft markets and Halloween events.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.65 × 3.51 in | 5,600 |
| 3.42 × 4.51 in | 7,117 |
| 4.18 × 5.51 in | 8,816 |
| 4.93 × 6.51 in | 10,714 |
| 5.69 × 7.51 in | 12,655 |
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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