Built the surgeon tools layout like a medical-monogram patch. Across the top half youve got a stethoscope hanging dead centre with the chest piece dropping low and the tubing curving up and out to either side. To the upper-left of the stethoscope sits a teal blue surgical mask with two ear loops, the kind disposable masks have. Upper-right youve got two black surgical instruments, a long thin scalpel with a red grip and another smaller probe.
Lower-left of the layout has a pair of black scissor-style forceps and a smaller pair of haemostat clamps stacked together. Lower-right corner sits a pair of teal latex gloves arranged like one is laying behind the other, fingers spread. At the very bottom of the design the word Surgeon runs in flowing black cursive script underneath everything, ties the whole arrangement together as a single piece.
Tools are stitched with directional satin running along the length of each instrument so the metal looks polished rather than flat. Mask and the latex hand-coverings use teal tatami fill with a darker shadow line for the folds, and the ear loops sit as fine running line in light grey. Stethoscope tubing curves on a long satin column and the round disc at the bottom stitches as a small dense circle of grey-black satin. 5 colours total which keeps thread changes manageable.
Ranges from 3.5 by 3.48 inches up to 7.5 by 7.45 inches, basically square so it fits a cushion centre, scrubs pocket panel or hoop wall art beautifully. After her sons graduation, one customer ordered the medium for him last june, stitched it on a charcoal cotton tee for his first hospital rotation. She told me he wore it home that first weekend and the whole family noticed.
Pick smooth cotton, scrub fabric or canvas if youre after the cleanest read. Stick to white, charcoal, navy or pale grey, thats where the teal accents pop. Skip teal fabric, the mask and gloves dissapear against matching colour. Avoid heavy fleece, the thin running-stitch detail on the stethoscope and tool outlines wont survive the pile. Slip a polymesh under it, hoop firmly, and add a thin water-soluble film if your fabric has any texture so the cursive Surgeon script lays smooth across the bottom row. Density runs around 523 spi which is on the lighter end so this stitches out fast.
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.
- Medical school graduation gift hoodieStitch the medium on a charcoal cotton tee and gift it to a son for his first hospital rotation week
- Hospital ward break-room cushionPop the 5-inch on a soft cotton cushion for the surgical ward break room sofa where staff have lunch
- Surgeon scrubs pocket panelPlace the small size on the pocket panel of surgeons scrubs for a junior doctor on rounds
- Operating-room nurses tote bagEmbroider the medium size on a heavy canvas tote bag and gift it to operating-room nurses on theatre week
- Healthcare appreciation tea towelAdd the small size to a cream cotton tea towel for a healthcare-themed thank-you gift bundle for a doctor
- Doctor office throw blanketStitch the biggest version on a sage green throw blanket for a doctors private office reading chair
- Surgical resident lanyard pouchPlace the smallest size on a small canvas pouch that holds a surgical residents lanyard and ID badge
- Birthday gift apron for a doctorCenter the 6-inch on a natural canvas apron and gift it to a doctor friend who hosts the dinner parties
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.48 × 3.50 in | 10,589 |
| 3.98 × 4.00 in | 12,526 |
| 4.48 × 4.50 in | 14,610 |
| 4.97 × 5.00 in | 16,684 |
| 5.47 × 5.50 in | 18,890 |
| 5.96 × 6.00 in | 21,303 |
| 6.46 × 6.50 in | 23,801 |
| 6.96 × 7.00 in | 26,470 |
| 7.45 × 7.50 in | 29,208 |
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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