Thing 1 Read Across America Day SVG Shirt and Classroom Poster Design
This Thing 1 cut file is a single Dr. Seuss inspired character design, supplied as SVG, PNG, DXF, EPS and PDF files, made for shirts, tumblers, mugs and classroom posters. The artwork shows Thing 1 with a tall blue wind-swept hairdo, a raised pointing arm and a red jumpsuit marked with a white circle reading THING 1. Beside him, the hand-lettered quote reads “The more that you READ the more things you will KNOW, the more that you LEARN the more PLACES you’ll go!” in black outline on a white background. The flat colour palette uses red, blue, white, black, yellow and green, with a light blue for shading accents. It suits Read Across America Day, back-to-school displays, graduation gifts and birthday cards. Teachers, librarians and Dr. Seuss fans will find it an easy way to bring the book’s message into a room or onto a shirt.
Design breakdown
The design is built from 4 layers in a single portrait sheet on a white background, with a bold black outline around the cartoon Thing 1 character and flat colour fills throughout. The main colours are red for the jumpsuit, blue for the hair, white for the circle and background, black for the outline and lettering, yellow and green for accents, and light blue for detail. The cut uses medium-detail shapes, so fine details are best cut at 4 inches or larger. The lettering includes the phrases “the more that”, “you READ the more”, “things you will KNOW,”, “the more that you LEARN” and “the more PLACES you’ll go!”, along with the THING 1 label on the chest. The raised arm, hand on chin and motion-swirl hair strands are separate shapes that can be weeded individually.
| Layers | 4 |
|---|---|
| Colours | 7 — red (#D7262E), blue (#3F86C8), white (#FFFFFF), black (#000000), yellow (#F5E34A), green (#2E9B4A) |
| Lettering | the more that / you READ the more / things you will KNOW, / the more that you LEARN / the more PLACES you’ll go! / THING 1 |
| Background | white |
| Cut complexity | medium |
| Orientation | portrait |
What’s included
- SVG
- PNG (300 dpi, transparent)
- DXF
- EPS
Works with
- Cricut Design Space
- Silhouette Studio (Designer Edition)
- Brother ScanNCut
- Adobe Illustrator
- Inkscape
- CorelDRAW
How to use
Download the zip file from your order and unzip it to a folder on your computer. Open the SVG in Cricut Design Space, Silhouette Studio or Brother ScanNCut, then import it as a single design. For a print-and-cut project, use the PNG at 300 dpi with a transparent background. Resize the design in the software before cutting, and check that the lettering stays legible at your chosen size.
Licence
Personal and small-business commercial use. Sell finished physical items; do not resell or redistribute the files themselves.
FAQ
What files come with the Thing 1 cut file?
You get SVG, PNG at 300 dpi with a transparent background, DXF, EPS and PDF files. The SVG and DXF suit cutting machines, and the PNG suits printing and sublimation.
Can I use this Thing 1 design on a 20oz tumbler?
Yes, the design can be applied to a 20oz tumbler using vinyl or a sublimation print. Resize it in your software until the lettering reads clearly on the tumbler wrap.
Which machines and programs does this file work with?
It works with Cricut Design Space, Silhouette Studio (Designer Edition), Brother ScanNCut, Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape and CorelDRAW. You can also print the PNG on a standard printer.
Can I resell physical items made with this design?
Yes, you can use it for personal and small-business commercial use and sell finished physical items. You may not resell or redistribute the files themselves.
