Tangled Lights Survivor SVG

About this design

Somebody in every household is in charge of the lights, and they deserve recognition. This design gives it to them: a zigzagging string of C9 bulbs runs across the top, TANGLED LIGHTS sits underneath in bold rounded capitals, and “Survivor” finishes it in a big script.

The light string is one connected piece, the capitals are separate letters, and “Survivor” welds into one word. The design has sixteen pieces and three small holes. The bulbs alternate between four colors, each on its own layer.

Color layers

• Lettering in dark green as the base, including the wire and sockets
• Red, gold, green and blue bulbs on separate layers

Projects

• Dad’s or grandpa’s shirt for decorating day.
• Mugs for the person on the ladder.
• Gift bags for a new set of lights.
• Holiday party award for the best-decorated house.
• Hoodies for outdoor decorating in the cold.
• Light storage bin label.

Size and cutting tips

It passes our cut checks from about 4.5 inches wide. The bulbs are small compared with the letters, so for layered vinyl, cut it at least 9 inches wide. For a quick one-color shirt, use the solid style.

Step by step: decorating-day hoodie

1. Set the design to 10 inches wide and download the color SVG.
2. Mirror and cut the base from white iron-on vinyl.
3. Cut the bulbs from four colors of iron-on, or glitter for extra sparkle.
4. Press the white base for a few seconds and peel.
5. Add each bulb color, pressing briefly between layers.
6. Finish with a full press under a pressing cloth.

Font note

The capitals and the script are open-licensed fonts converted to shapes, so you need nothing installed and the layout stays fixed.

Color ideas

• White base with bright bulbs on a black or navy hoodie
• Black base with red and green bulbs on a gray tee
• Gold base with white bulbs on red

Variations to try

• Hide the light string in your software for a text-only version.
• Use the editor’s offset border for a laptop sticker.

Good to know

Small layered bulbs on stretchy fabric can lift if the shirt is stretched while pressing. Lay the hoodie flat on a firm surface, smooth it without stretching, and press each layer straight down.

Pairs well with

It matches the Tangled Christmas Lights design and the Christmas Light Bulb with Plug for a lights-themed set.