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About This Design
Coquette Lace Side Bow Applique presents a delicate butterfly applique in heirloom lace style. This appliqué embroidery design blends freestanding lace, a ribboned side bow and split-seam construction to create an elegant butterfly accent ideal for tees, sweatshirts, dresses and baby heirloom pieces. Use the lace applique as a freestanding lace butterfly brooch, a side bow applique on shirts, or a decorative lace applique on sashes and headbands. Keywords naturally reflected in the digitizing include butterfly applique, side bow applique, lace applique and freestanding lace butterfly to preserve ribbon and seam detail.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Coquette Lace Side Bow Applique is available in hoop sizes 4in, 4.5in, 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 7 thread colors, approximately 15,739 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 4in, 4.5in, 5in, 6in, 7in, 8in
- Compatible hoops: 4x4, 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 and unzip the included PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 files; follow unzip/instructions if needed.
- Choose your size from the design sizes (4in, 4.5in, 5in, 6in, 7in, 8in) and hoop accordingly (compatible hoops: 4x4, 5x5, 5x7, 6x10, 8x8).
- Prepare threads and fabrics: design uses 7 thread colors; use lightweight tearaway or cutaway stabilizer depending on fabric.
- Stitch as an appliqué: tack placement stitch, lay applique fabric, tack down, trim close to tack, then complete split-seam side bow and freestanding lace stitches.
- Finish by securely tying off, removing stabilizer as recommended for freestanding lace, trimming excess threads and pressing gently.
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 many home and commercial machines (Brother, Babylock, Janome, Bernina, Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff, Singer and others). Check your machine/software for file format support.
How do I handle the appliqué and split-seam side bow technique?
Stitch the placement tack, apply your applique fabric, secure with the tack-down, trim close, then follow the split-seam steps to form the side bow before completing the decorative lace and finishing stitches.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
Design sizes available: 4in, 4.5in, 5in, 6in, 7in and 8in. Compatible hoops include 4x4, 5x5, 5x7, 6x10 and 8x8 — choose the size that fits the selected design dimension.
Is this design suitable for beginners?
With a stitch count of 15,739 and 7 thread colors, this applique combines freestanding lace and split-seam details and is best for stitchers with basic appliqué experience; adventurous beginners can try it with patience.
