Cat embroidery designs
Cat embroidery designs with round kitten faces, sleepy tabbies curled up on cushions and black cats with bright eyes, all drawn in house in a soft cartoon style. Pick a free file or a premium one and download it as PES, JEF, VP3, DST or another format for your machine.
Whiskers and tabby stripes are thin satin lines, so on fleece or flannel lay a water-soluble topping over the fabric to keep them on the surface.
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These cat embroidery designs come in a few moods: happy kitten faces with pink cheeks, gray tabbies asleep on a pillow, curious orange cats and sleek black cats. The outlines are sewn in tiers, so where an ear meets the head or a tail wraps around a paw, the lower line tucks under the upper one and the join stays clean.
A 70 mm cat face sits nicely on a baby bib or a shirt pocket, while the 125 mm sleepy cat fills a pillowcase or a tote bag. Pajamas, nursery blankets, pet blankets and a thank-you gift for a cat sitter are all good homes for these motifs.
Black cats are the natural choice for Halloween designs, so start those treat bags and tees in September. If you are making a set for a child, the round faces mix well with the cute animals for kids, and the dog owners in the family will find their match among the dog designs.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a black cat design show up on dark fabric?
A black cat with a black outline disappears on a black or navy hoodie. Stitch it on a light or bright garment instead, or swap the black body thread for charcoal or dark gray so the outline still separates from the fill. Keep the eyes in a bright color such as yellow or green, since they carry the whole face.
Which stabilizer should I use for a cat design on a sweatshirt?
Use a cut-away: a no-show mesh on lightweight sweatshirts and a medium cut-away on heavy fleece-backed ones, with a ballpoint needle. Hoop the front without stretching the knit, and float the sweatshirt on hooped stabilizer if it is too thick to clamp. Cut-away stays in the garment, so the cat keeps its shape through many washes.