r/MachineEmbroidery • u/GodFire14 • 7d ago

Looking collection of small icons as pattern

Hello everyone,

We're new to the hobby and are currently looking for some collection of small images and icons with limited detail which can just be added to garments. Mainly floral and childlike is what we are thinking of.

Where can we download some or buy from a trusted source who don't just AI generate them?

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u/GingerStitches 7d ago

I have a booklet from Dakota Collectibles from about 20 years ago but it looks like they still exist and you can buy from their website. The old designs are great but I can’t speak for currently.

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u/Mavattack927 7d ago

I’ve had a lot of luck on Etsy. Just be sure to look for listings or comments that have actual stitch out pictures.

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u/travelplantgirl 7d ago

Tiny treasures I & II from OESD is designed to look like hand stitching, pretty cute. and Mini Medley by OESD is cute too. I think they’re all around 1”

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u/Admiral_Kite 7d ago

There are fonts with patterns! I just type them out in any vector program, export them as vector and enjoy

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u/makingwaves12 7d ago

Etsy is a good source. I sell tiny/mini embroidery files but you can search exactly that and see tons from all types of sellers.

I design all of the ones I sell and test them but some sellers don’t. Just be sure to read reviews and look for real stitch outs. Even if it’s not AI, they could be untested and have tons of unnecessary jumps or generally poor digitization