The old-style treadle sewing machine sits in profile view, that classic curved arm and round bobbin winder. Big open flowers with 5 petals each bloom right across the machine body, leaves and stems tucking in between the mechanical parts. The whole thing is drawn in a detailed single-colour style, every line in black with no fill colours. Its the kind of illustration that reads like pen-and-ink work rather than a digital graphic. A horizontal gap runs through the middle of the composition, splitting the machine top from the bottom, which is the space for adding a name or phrase if you want to personalise it.
Single colour throughout, so theres no thread swap at all mid-hoop. Stitch count goes from 5,814 on the smallest 2.9-inch up to 12,547 on the 6.7-inch. Density sits low at 266 which means this one wont weigh down lightweight fabrics at all. A light tearaway stabiliser on woven linen or cotton handles it. The detailed flower petals and leaf sections stitch cleanest at a slower machine speed, dont rush those sections or the outlines get a fraction wobbly.
I drew this for sewists and crafters who wanted something subtle on their project bags and sewing room decor. Its been a quiet favourite for a couple of years now. My mum has a 6-in chest on her quilting tote and she gets asked about it every time at patchwork class. Honestly This one is that suits people who are into the craft itself rather than just liking the look of it.
Stitch on cream linen, natural cotton, oatmeal canvas or light grey fabric for the best contrast. Black single-colour linework needs a pale base to read properly. Try it on a sewing machine cover, a fabric basket liner, or the outside of a project bag. The gap in the middle is optional, works fine as a standalone design too if you skip the personalisation entirely.
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.
- Sewing room tote bag personalisationSewists who carry a project bag to every class want something that says who they are. This one does that quietly.
- Fabric project bag panelsCream canvas project bag with a persons name in the split centre. Fits the full 6.7-inch easily on the front panel.
- Quilter's market bag embroideryQuilting group market day tote with the owners name dropped into the gap. Low density so it sits light on the bag.
- Sewing class gift pouchesSewing class end-of-term gifts. Small zip pouches with the 3-inch version. Takes 15 minutes a piece to stitch.
- Craft studio wall hoop art7-inch hoop framed in natural wood above the cutting table. The botanical detail reads like a piece of studio art.
- Sewing machine cover fabricQuilted sewing machine cover in cream cotton with this on the front flap. Practical gift for the sewist who has everything.
- Haberdashery shop merchandiseHaberdashery shops carrying this on linen bags give customers something to take home that isnt thread or interfacing.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.88 × 3.00 in | 5,814 |
| 3.84 × 4.00 in | 7,421 |
| 4.81 × 5.00 in | 9,130 |
| 5.77 × 6.00 in | 10,815 |
| 6.73 × 7.00 in | 12,547 |
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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