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About This Design
Basketball Hoop and Ball appliqué is a sporty split-seam motif perfect for decorating kids' shirts, sweatshirts and team bags. This basketball applique pairs well with sports appliqué embroidery and basketball in-the-hoop applique projects. The file set supports split seam and side placement for clean finishes and works great for boy basketball embroidery themes and team logo accents. Instant-download formats include common machine files so you can stitch a polished hoop-and-ball applique quickly for uniforms, gifts, and playroom decor.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Sports Basketball Hoop and Ball is available in hoop sizes 4in, 4.5in, 5in, 6in, 7in, compatible with Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Baby Lock and other machines via PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3, uses 8 thread colors, approximately 12,507 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 4in, 4.5in, 5in, 6in, 7in
- Compatible hoops: 4x4, 5x5, 5x7
- Instant digital download — no physical item shipped
- Color sequence / thread color guide included
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How to Stitch This Design
- Download the included design files (PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3) from your Artapli purchase and unzip the folder following the How to unzip guide.
- Choose the correct hoop: compatible hoops are 4x4, 5x5 and 5x7; design sizes available are 4in, 4.5in, 5in, 6in and 7in—pick the size that fits your garment and hoop.
- Prepare threads and fabrics: the design uses 8 colors and has 12,507 stitches; set up matching thread colors and a lightweight tearaway or cutaway stabilizer.
- Appliqué step: hoop stabilizer, run the tack-down and placement stitches, lay applique fabric, secure with the edge stitch, trim excess applique fabric for the split‑seam/side finish, then run the final outline stitches.
- Finish by removing stabilizer per instructions, trim jump threads, press lightly, and secure any loose edges for a durable, polished appliqué.
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 includes PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats and is compatible with most home and commercial machines such as Brother, Janome, Babylock, Bernina, Viking/Husqvarna, Pfaff and Singer. Check your machine manual for supported file transfer methods.
How does the appliqué process work for this basketball design?
The appliqué sequence runs tack-down and placement stitches, then secures the fabric with an edge stitch before trimming; the file uses 8 colors and 12,507 stitches and supports split‑seam/side placement for a neat finished look.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
Compatible hoops listed are 4x4, 5x5 and 5x7. Design sizes provided are 4in, 4.5in, 5in, 6in and 7in—choose the design size that fits your selected hoop.
Is this design suitable for beginners?
Basic appliqué steps are beginner-friendly, but split‑seam or side‑placement finishing may be easier for intermediate stitchers; the design's clear sequence and single applique layer help simplify the process.
