Christmas cardinals - 4 sizes

By knowing the speed of your embroidery machine, you can find out how long it will take to embroider a design.
To use the embroidery calculator, click on the number of stitches in the product description.

Size: 128.0x130.4 mm (5.04x5.13"), Stitches: 23717
Size: 138.2x140.7 mm (5.44x5.54"), Stitches: 25942
Size: 148.2x150.9 mm (5.83x5.94"), Stitches: 28098
Size: 158.2x161.1 mm (6.23x6.34"), Stitches: 30363

Formats: .dst, .jef, .pec, .vip, .hus, .pes, .exp, .sew, .dat, .vp3, xxx

How to Use the Christmas Cardinals Machine Embroidery Design for Sweatshirts?

The Christmas Cardinals machine embroidery design is perfect for hoops 130x180 mm (5x7 inches) and larger. Sweatshirts suitable for this design are typically made from fabric weighing 280–350 g/m² (8.3–10.3 oz/yd²). These medium to heavyweight fabrics provide enough stability to hold the embroidery without puckering, creating a professional finish.

What Stabilizers Should You Use?

Backing Stabilizers:

• Use a tear-away stabilizer with a weight of 40–80 g/m² (1.2–2.4 oz/yd²), such as Gunold Tear Away or Sulky Tear Easy, to provide adequate support.

Topping Stabilizers:

• For fabrics with a loose loop, like fleece-lined sweatshirts, add a water-soluble stabilizer on top, such as Sulky Solvy. This prevents stitches from sinking into the fabric, ensuring crisp, clear details.

How to Hoop Properly?

1. Place the tear-away stabilizer under the fabric and smooth out any wrinkles.
2. Lay the water-soluble stabilizer on top of the fabric if needed.
3. Secure the sweatshirt and stabilizers tightly in the hoop, ensuring the fabric is taut but not overstretched.

Tips for Embroidering the Christmas Cardinals Design on Sweatshirts

• Use a ballpoint needle size 75/11 or 80/12 to avoid damaging the sweatshirt fabric.
• Set your embroidery machine to a moderate speed of 500–700 stitches per minute for precise stitching.
• If puckering occurs, adjust the tension slightly or ensure the fabric is evenly hooped.

For more festive options, explore our Christmas machine embroidery designs. This design comes with a commercial license, making it ideal for creating and selling custom sweatshirts or other holiday gifts!