Christmas Santa Bow Side Bow Split Seam
Create joyful, handmade holiday keepsakes in minutes
About This Design
Santa Bow Appliqué opens the door to festive appliqué embroidery with a split-seam side bow and cheerful Santa motif. This Christmas appliqué pairs In-the-Hoop convenience with precise applique stitching so you can finish gifts quickly. Use the Santa applique ITH file on kids' sweatshirts, tees, stockings, and hair accessories for a playful seasonal accent. The side bow split seam gives a dimensional finish perfect for ornaments and pockets. Keywords like Christmas bow applique, Santa appliqué design, and side bow applique describe this versatile holiday motif and make scaling simple for multiple gift sizes.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Christmas Santa Bow Side Bow Split Seam is available in hoop sizes 4in, 5in, 6in, 7in, compatible with Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Baby Lock and other machines via PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3, uses 14 thread colors, approximately 15,077 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 4in, 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 zipped design package (PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3) and unzip following Artapli instructions.
- Choose hoop and size: design available in 4", 5", 6", 7" sizes; compatible hoops: 4x4, 5x5, 5x7.
- Prepare threads and fabrics: this design uses 14 colors and has 15,077 stitches—select contrasting applique fabrics and coordinating threads.
- Stitch as an appliqué ITH: hoop stabilizer, run placement and tack-down stitches, add applique fabric, trim between stitches, then complete satin and detail runs.
- Finish and press: remove stabilizer as recommended, trim loose threads, press lightly and attach appliqué to garment or accessory.
Embroidery Machines Supported
Works with all major home embroidery machines that accept standard formats.
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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 home and professional machines including Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff and others that accept these formats.
question specific to THIS design's technique (applique/fill/font/etc)
This is an appliqué In-the-Hoop design with a split-seam side bow construction; the file includes the tack-down, trim and finish stitch sequences and uses 14 thread colors across 15,077 stitches.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
Design sizes included are 4", 5", 6" and 7". Compatible hoops listed are 4x4, 5x5 and 5x7.
question about difficulty level or beginner friendliness
The appliqué ITH workflow simplifies construction and is suitable for confident beginners with basic appliqué experience; note the design uses 15,077 stitches and 14 colors, so take time to follow tack and trim steps.




























