This is the kind of bow you'd find on a vintage perfume bottle label or an old department store gift box. Not the flat silhouette type, and not the shiny satin cartoon type either. This one is drawn like an engraving, with the ribbon volume and shadow built entirely from parallel line shading and cross-hatching in black thread over a cream base fill.
Two looped ears fan out to either side of the central knot, and two long tails drop down and curl slightly outward at the ends. The knot itself is tight with several wrinkles radiating from the centre, all picked out in fine black linework. Theres no flat fill doing the work here, the dimension comes purely from the stitch direction and the density of those line clusters. 2 colours, 1 colour change, very clean to run.
Stitch count sits between 14,228 and 39,771 across the 9 sizes. Use a light tearaway on mid-range sizes on cotton and itll sit cleanly. Go slower on the larger sizes and firm up your hooping so the parallel line sections dont pull sideways during the run. Skip stretchy knit on the bigger sizes entirely, the dense linework needs a stable woven base to sit flat.
Last spring one customer stitched the 4-in placement on a navy silk-feel blouse collar and it genuinely looked like a fashion label detail. Cream bow on cream fabric wont read well, obviously, but cream on navy, forest green, dusty rose or charcoal is where this design looks special. Skip anything too light for the base if you want the linework to show up. Message me if you want tips on thread tension for the fine line sections and Ill help you dial it in.
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.
- fashion blouse or silk-feel fabric yoke embroideryStitch the 4-in placement on the collar area of a navy blouse for a feminine vintage fashion detail
- gift wrap pouch or satin favour bag accentRun the small size on satin favour bags for a wedding or bridal shower gift presentation
- vintage-style tote or clutch bag frontEmbroider the medium size on the front flap of a canvas clutch bag for a vintage-inspired everyday accessory
- bridal accessory or wedding decor hoopMount the large size in a round hoop on cream linen as a bridal party gift or dressing table decoration
- hair accessories packaging or branded labelStitch the smallest size on craft card stock using stabiliser backing for a handmade gift tag or label
- kids dress or pinafore collar embroideryPop the 4-inch bow on the chest of a little girls navy pinafore for a classic vintage-doll look
- personalised gift box liner or keepsake handkerchiefRun the medium size on a cotton handkerchief corner for an old-fashioned personalised keepsake gift
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 3.18 in | 14,228 |
| 4.00 × 3.64 in | 16,830 |
| 4.50 × 4.09 in | 19,587 |
| 5.00 × 4.54 in | 22,503 |
| 5.50 × 5.00 in | 25,666 |
| 6.00 × 5.45 in | 28,971 |
| 6.50 × 5.91 in | 32,400 |
| 7.00 × 6.36 in | 35,962 |
| 7.50 × 6.82 in | 39,771 |
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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