How many stitches and colours is this design?

42,287 stitches at the 8.4" size and 5 thread colours. There are 7 colour changes in the stitch order, so that is how many times you will swap thread.

How much thread will I need?

At the largest stitched size this design uses roughly 712 ft top thread · 256 ft bobbin. Smaller sizes use proportionally less. Treat it as a guide for topping up a colour before you start, not an exact figure.

What stabiliser and fabric should I use?

This is a dense design at roughly 1,130 stitches per square inch. Cut-away stabiliser is the safe choice. Best on stable, heavier fabrics — cotton twill, denim, fleece, sweatshirting.

Is this a patch or a finished item?

No. This is a digital embroidery design — a set of machine files you download. It is not a patch, a transfer, or any physical item, and nothing is posted to you. You will need an embroidery machine and a way to transfer the files to it.

How do I receive my files?

Instantly. Your download appears on the confirmation screen the moment payment clears, is emailed to you, and is saved in your account library so you can re-download it at any time.

Can I use this commercially?

Yes — choose the Small business or Extended commercial licence to sell finished items you stitch. The Personal licence covers gifts and items you keep.

LSU embroidery design - Nike tiger swoosh instant

In the download

What's included

Sizes: 6 sizes · 3"–10" (approx)
Stitch count (at the 8.4" size): 42,287
Colour changes: 7
Thread needed: 712 ft top thread · 256 ft bobbin
Density: Dense · 1,130 stitches/in² · Cut-away stabiliser
Delivery: Instant download after payment
Re-downloads: Unlimited — saved in your library forever
Colours: 5 thread colours: White, Black, Purple, Orange, Thread 4

This is a digital design, not a patch. You are buying machine-embroidery files to download — nothing is posted to you. You will need an embroidery machine and a way to transfer the files to it.

The detail

Description

This design centres on a tiger mascot look with arched collegiate lettering, LSU initials and a swoosh-style accent, giving it the feel of classic campus sports branding. The white, black, gold and purple palette keeps it unmistakably LSU-inspired, while the "NKE LSU" text adds to the throwback logo character. It suits fans who want a more graphic, team-led embroidery rather than a plain wordmark, especially for match-day clothing and supporter pieces.

Because it is a dense, heavily stitched design with 5 thread colours, it will read best on stable fabrics that can carry solid fill areas cleanly. It is a strong choice for sweatshirt fronts, jacket backs, varsity-style layers, gym bags and structured totes, where the bold tiger head and block lettering can hold their shape. On darker fabrics, the white and gold details should stand out particularly well, while purple garments make the black and white elements look crisp.

Good to know

FAQs

There are 6 sizes included, from 3"–10" (all approximate). You get every size in the download, so you can stitch the same design on a pocket or across a back.