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Gymnast Dancer Split Side Seam In-the-Hoop embroidery design opens creative doors for kids' sport and dance apparel. Use this gymnast embroidery for side-seam cutouts, dance split seam embroidery, and in-the-hoop side seam decoration on tees and sweatshirts. The digital embroidery file includes PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats and comes in design sizes 5.5", 6", 7" and 8" compatible with 5x7, 6x10 and 8x8 hoops. With 27,657 stitches and 7 colors, this split seam design gives a polished bow accent that elevates girls' athletic and recital outfits.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Gymnast Dancer Split Side Seam is available in hoop sizes 5.5in, 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 27,657 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 5.5in, 6in, 7in, 8in
- Compatible hoops: 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 included PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 files and unzip using Artapli's how-to-unzip guide.
- Choose your hoop: compatible hoops are 5x7, 6x10 and 8x8; select the matching design size (5.5", 6", 7", or 8").
- Prepare threads: the design uses 7 colors and totals 27,657 stitches—have all colors pre-threaded or ready to change.
- Stitch the in-the-hoop split side seam following the ITH sequence so the cutout and bow form in the hoop; secure stabilizer and align garment side seam carefully.
- Trim any jump threads, press gently, and finish edges as needed for a clean, durable side-seam bow accent.
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 digital embroidery file is provided in PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats and is compatible with common machine brands such as Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina and compatible multi-format machines.
How does the in-the-hoop split side seam technique work for this design?
The design is stitched in-the-hoop to create a split side seam with an integrated bow detail; it completes as one ITH sequence so the cutout and bow are formed and secured during embroidery (7 colors, 27,657 stitches).
What hoop sizes fit this design?
Compatible hoops are 5x7, 6x10 and 8x8, and the design files come in sizes 5.5in, 6in, 7in and 8in to match those hoops.
Is this design suitable for beginners?
This in-the-hoop split side seam is best for an embroiderer comfortable with ITH techniques; the file is detailed (27,657 stitches, 7 colors) but Artapli's instructions make setup and stitching straightforward for intermediate stitchers.













