Stealth Jet

About This Design

This stealth fighter jet design stitches out at 50.3 × 31.7 mm (2.0 × 1.2 in) and uses 6 thread colors across 5 color changes. Total count is 2,961 stitches at a density of about 185.7 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~5 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 5, automatic trims: 5
• Follow the color sequence table above — thread numbers refer to the chart programmed in the file; match them to your brand by color.

Fabric & Hooping

At about 185.7 stitches/cm² this is a dense fill that pulls hard on the fabric. Back it with firm cut-away, add a water-soluble topping on towelling or fleece, and pick a stable woven over anything stretchy. At 50.3 × 31.7 mm a 4×4 in hoop is plenty.

Thread Colors in This Design

DST files store stitch data but no thread information, so the colors below are our suggested DMC match. Swap in whatever you have in a similar shade:

• 3705 Dark Melon
• 645 Very Dark Beaver Gray
• 550 Very Dark Violet
• 996 Medium Electric Blue
• 702 Kelly Green
• 721 Medium Orange Spice

Stitching Notes

With 6 colors and 5 changes you can pre-wind the whole set before you start and never leave the machine. DST stores stitch data only, which is why the color list is a suggestion rather than the digitizer's original choice.

What to Make With It

A picture-style design wants a flat, stable surface where it can be seen whole: a framed hoop piece, a quilt centre, a cushion front or the back of a jacket. Avoid stretchy garments, which distort the shape.