Free embroidery designs for tote bags

Bright, graphic designs for canvas totes: flowers, bees, lemons and more, sized to sit centered on the front panel.

  • PES, DST, JEF and more
  • Fits a 4×4 hoop
  • OK for items you sell
Sunflower embroidery design, stitched
Lemons embroidery design, stitched
Bumblebee embroidery design, stitched

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Before you stitch

Tips for a clean result

  • Unpick a few side-seam stitches if the hoop can't reach the center, then close them after.
  • Medium tear-away suits stable canvas.
  • Center the design 2–3 in below the handles.
  • Pick bold designs: canvas texture swallows fine detail.

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Create a free account to digitize any image, try every setting and watch it sew. Choose a plan only when you want to download files.

  • Digitize and preview any image
  • Realistic stitch preview and sew-out
  • Download free ready-made designs
  • No credit card needed
FAQ

Questions

The quickest way to see what it does with your artwork is to try it. With a free account, digitizing and previewing cost nothing and take about a minute.

What size should a design be for tote bags?

These designs are about 95 mm (3.7 in) on their longest side, a size that suits tote bags. Medium tear-away suits stable canvas.

Which stabilizer should I use?

Unpick a few side-seam stitches if the hoop can't reach the center, then close them after.

Are the designs free to download?

Yes. Create a free account and download any of them in any machine format, as often as you like. You can stitch them on items you sell.

Can I add a name?

Yes. Make the name with the text to embroidery tool, then join it to a design with the embroidery design combiner, or digitize your own artwork with the name in place.

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