About This Design
Girly Side Seam Bow is a fringe embroidery design created to add fluffy, heirloom-style bows directly into side seams and slits. This girly side seam bow works as an in-the-hoop bow and side split bow for sweatshirts, dresses and heirloom garments. Use the fringe embroidery technique to build texture with a delicate ribbon look; the file includes sizes 4", 5", 5.5" and 6". Stitch-heavy at 17,273 stitches across 5 colors, this fringed bow design gives a soft, dimensional finish without hand-sewing. Perfect for baby clothing, girls' wear, and gift accents, the simply split seam placement creates a polished, professional detail.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Girly Side Seam Bow is available in hoop sizes 4in, 5in, 5.5in, 6in, 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 17,273 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 4in, 5in, 5.5in, 6in
- 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 PES/DST/EXP/VIP/HUS/XXX/JEF/VP3 files and unzip following the shop instructions.
- Choose your size and hoop: design sizes 4", 5", 5.5", 6" — use 4x4 for 4", 5x5 for 5"/5.5", and 5x7 for 6".
- Prepare thread and stabilizer: design uses 5 colors and 17,273 stitches; use a stable cut-away or tear-away underlayer.
- Stitch the fringe layers in-the-hoop, then carefully cut between the dense rows and brush/trim to create the fluffy chenille fringe.
- Finish by securing seam allowances, trimming fringe evenly, and pressing gently to set the bow into the side seam.
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?
Files included: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3. Compatible with common home and commercial machines such as Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Viking and Babylock.
question specific to THIS design's technique (applique/fill/font/etc)
This design uses a fringe/chenille-style technique stitched in-the-hoop; stitch the layered rows, cut the channels between rows, then brush and trim to achieve the fluffy finish. It runs 17,273 stitches across 5 colors, so use secure stabilizer and trim carefully.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
Compatible hoops: 4x4, 5x5, 5x7. Design sizes are 4", 5", 5.5" and 6" (use 4x4 for 4", 5x5 for 5"/5.5", and 5x7 for 6").
question about difficulty level or beginner friendliness
The design is suitable for confident beginners familiar with in-the-hoop projects; because it requires trimming fringe and handling 17,273 stitches across 5 colors, basic experience with stabilizers and careful trimming yields the best results.
