How many stitches and colours is this design?

47,065 stitches at the 7" size and 4 thread colours. There are 4 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 857 ft top thread · 324 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 1,190 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.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish embroidery design - Leprechaun

In the download

What's included

Formats: DST · EXP · HUS · JEF · PES · SEW · VP3 · XXX
Stitch count (at the 7" size): 47,065
Colour changes: 4
Thread needed: 857 ft top thread · 324 ft bobbin
Density: Dense · 1,190 stitches/in² · Cut-away stabiliser
Delivery: Instant download after payment
Re-downloads: Unlimited — saved in your library forever
Colours: 4 thread colours: Green, White, Orange, Thread 1

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

Bring mascot swagger to fanwear with this Notre Dame Fighting Irish leprechaun design, shown mid-flex with raised biceps and a confident stance. The figure is packed with recognisable details: a full beard, green hat with shamrock, jacket, vest, tie and curled tailcoat, all worked in green, navy, white and gold. It is a strong pick for Notre Dame supporters, college sports fans, and anyone who wants the classic Fighting Irish look stitched front and centre.

Because this is a dense, heavily stitched design with four thread colours, it suits sturdier fabrics that can carry a solid mascot well, such as sweatshirts, varsity jackets, denim, canvas totes and kit bags. The bold shapes and high-contrast colours help the leprechaun read clearly from a distance, while the layered clothing and facial detail give it more character up close. If you want a sports logo style that feels more substantial than a simple outline, this one has the weight and presence to stand out.

Good to know

FAQs

This design downloads with DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, SEW, VP3 and XXX. Between them those formats cover Baby Lock, Barudan, Bernina, Brother, Compucon, Elna, Husqvarna Viking, Janome, Melco, Pfaff, Ricoma, Singer, Tajima and Toyota machines. Choose the format your machine reads and load it as you would any other design.