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About This Design
Ruffle Split Side Seam is an in-the-hoop embroidery design that adds a charming ruffle bow and split seam accent to girls' tops. This side seam ruffle stitches out as a neat, ready-to-attach piece and is perfect for girl ruffle bow decorations and split side seam details on tees and sweatshirts. Designed for in-the-hoop use, the set includes multiple sizes so you can match different garment cuts. Keywords people search for include ruffle split side seam, in-the-hoop embroidery, side seam ruffle, and girl ruffle bow.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Ruffle Split Side Seam is available in hoop sizes 5in, 5.5in, 6in, 7in, 8in, compatible with Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Baby Lock and other machines via PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3, uses 5 thread colors, approximately 11,336 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 5in, 5.5in, 6in, 7in, 8in
- Compatible hoops: 5x5, 5x7, 6x10, 8x8
- Instant digital download — no physical item shipped
- Color sequence / thread color guide included
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How to Stitch This Design
- Download the ZIP from your purchase and unzip using the provided guide (https://artapli.shop/pages/how-to-unzip).
- Choose the design size (5in, 5.5in, 6in, 7in, 8in) and match to a compatible hoop: 5x5, 5x7, 6x10 or 8x8.
- Prepare thread: this design uses 5 colors and stitches 11,336 total stitches — have matching threads prepped.
- Stitch in-the-hoop following the sequence to build the split side seam ruffle and bow; see the ITH instructions for assembly (https://artapli.shop/pages/instructions).
- Trim jump threads, press gently, and attach or topstitch the finished ITH piece to the garment side seam as desired.
Embroidery Machines Supported
Works with all major home embroidery machines that accept standard formats.
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FAQ
What embroidery machines work with this design?
This design is provided in PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats and is compatible with most commercial home machines including Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff and Babylock models that accept those formats.
question specific to THIS design's technique (applique/fill/font/etc)
This is an in-the-hoop (ITH) split side seam ruffle: the ruffle and bow are stitched as an ITH piece for neat assembly and minimal hand-sewing, using layered stitches to form the ruffle and cutout.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
Compatible hoops for the included sizes are 5x5, 5x7, 6x10 and 8x8; the design comes in 5in, 5.5in, 6in, 7in and 8in sizes to fit those hoops.
question about difficulty level or beginner friendliness
With 11,336 stitches and 5 colors, the design is suitable for embroiderers familiar with basic ITH steps; confident beginners can stitch it with patience and by following the included instructions.




















