Rudolph the Reindeer - 3 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: 98.0x97.1 mm (3.86x3.82"), Stitches: 16247
Size: 107.8x106.8 mm (4.24x4.20"), Stitches: 18142
Size: 118.6x117.5 mm (4.67x4.63"), Stitches: 20641

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How to Embroider the Rudolph the Reindeer Machine Embroidery Design

What fabric is best for children’s sweatshirts?

Children’s sweatshirts are usually made from soft knit fabric with a density of 280–320 g/m² (8.3–9.4 oz/yd²). This type of material, often with a brushed or looped back, is ideal for embroidery projects. The Rudolph the Reindeer machine embroidery design fits perfectly into small hoops (100x100 mm or 4x4 inches), making it an excellent choice for adding a festive touch to children's clothing.

How to embroider on children’s sweatshirts?

1. Choose the right stabilizers

• Use a tear-away stabilizer of medium weight (80 g/m² or 2.5 oz/yd²) underneath to prevent fabric shifting.
• For fabrics with a loose loop texture or to ensure stitch clarity, place a water-soluble topping film (20–30 microns thick) on top of the fabric. This improves the appearance of fine details like those in Rudolph's red nose and greenery.

2. How to hoop the fabric

• Cut the stabilizer slightly larger than the hoop size.
• Lay the sweatshirt fabric smoothly over the stabilizer, ensuring it’s taut but not stretched. Secure both layers in the hoop.
• Add the water-soluble topping film on top for neat and vibrant stitches.

3. Needles and threads

• Use a Ballpoint needle, size 75/11 or 80/12, to gently work with knit fabrics without damaging the fibers.
• Choose polyester embroidery threads for their bright, durable finish, which complements the festive design.

Companion Design and Commercial License

The Rudolph the Reindeer machine embroidery design has a delightful companion, Clarice the Reindeer Machine Embroidery Design, allowing you to create coordinated holiday projects.

This design includes a commercial license, so you can use it for creating festive products to sell, such as children’s sweatshirts or holiday decorations. Rudolph’s cheerful expression and festive details make any project extra special!