Christmas Lights Split Side Seam
Light up side seams with festive tree-shaped lights.
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About This Design
Christmas Lights Split Side Seam is an in-the-hoop Christmas tree embroidery designed to stitch directly into garment side seams. This split seam embroidery creates a playful string-of-lights garland perfect for kids' shirts and holiday sweatshirts. The download includes PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 files in sizes 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 inches, and uses 9 thread colors with 27,800 stitches for crisp detail. Use this Christmas tree embroidery for side seam accents, shirt panels, or ITH holiday appliqué to add professional festive flair.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Christmas Lights Split Side Seam is available in hoop sizes 5in, 6in, 7in, 8in, 9in, compatible with Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Baby Lock and other machines via PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3, uses 9 thread colors, approximately 27,800 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 5in, 6in, 7in, 8in, 9in
- 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 design files (PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3) and unzip the package.
- Choose a hoop: compatible hoops are 5x5, 5x7, 6x10 and 8x8; select the design size you need (5, 6, 7, 8, or 9 inches).
- Prepare your machine with the 9 thread colors specified; note the design uses 27,800 stitches for full detail.
- Stitch as an in-the-hoop split side seam: align the design at the garment side seam and run the ITH sequence to secure the tree lights into the seam.
- Trim jump threads, press gently, check seam alignment, and finish the garment seams for a clean professional look.
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 popular brands such as Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina and other machines that accept these formats.
How does the split side seam in-the-hoop technique work for this design?
The design is stitched in-the-hoop to integrate a string-of-lights tree motif into a garment side seam; choose the matching size (5–9in) and hoop (5x5, 5x7, 6x10 or 8x8) for correct placement and sequence.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
Compatible hoops are 5x5, 5x7, 6x10 and 8x8; design sizes available are 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 inches to match your hoop and project.
Is this design suitable for beginners?
This in-the-hoop split seam project is approachable but requires careful placement; with 27,800 stitches and 9 colors it’s best for users comfortable with ITH workflows and accurate hooping.




















