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About This Design
Heart Curl Split Side Seam in-the-hoop embroidery design delivers a charming heart accent for kids' clothing and Valentine’s projects. This ITH heart embroidery design creates a split seam, side-seam bow or edge accent perfect for girls' tees and sweatshirts. The download includes PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats in four sizes (5, 5.5, 6 and 7 inch) with a 18216 stitch count and 5 thread colors. Use the 5x5 or 5x7 hoop to stitch precise split side seam embroidery; follow Artapli’s ITH instructions for clean finishing and quick festive results.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Heart Curl Split Side Seam is available in hoop sizes 5in, 5.5in, 6in, 7in, 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 18,216 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 5in, 5.5in, 6in, 7in
- Compatible hoops: 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 and prepare files: unzip the package and copy the correct format (PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3) to your machine.
- Choose hoop and size: use the 5x5 hoop for the 5" size; use the 5x7 hoop for 5.5", 6" and 7" sizes.
- Prepare threads and stabilizer: this design uses 5 thread colors and totals 18,216 stitches—select matching threads and a stable ITH-friendly stabilizer.
- Stitch in-the-hoop: hoop fabric with stabilizer, run the ITH sequence to form the split side seam and heart accent, pausing where the design calls for trimming or folding.
- Finish and attach: trim jump threads, press lightly and position the finished heart at the garment side seam or edge before final sewing/assembly.
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 including Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina and other machines that accept those file types.
question specific to THIS design's technique (applique/fill/font/etc)
As an in-the-hoop split side seam design, stitch directly onto a hooped stabilizer and fabric following the ITH sequence; the design builds the heart accent and split seam internally—follow the included ITH instructions for trimming and folding steps.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
Compatible hoops: 5x5 and 5x7. The design is supplied in four sizes: 5, 5.5, 6 and 7 inches (use 5x5 for the 5" size and 5x7 for the larger sizes).
question about difficulty level or beginner friendliness
With a stitch count of 18,216 and 5 thread colors, this ITH heart is suitable for confident beginners or intermediate users; follow the step-by-step ITH instructions and use proper stabilizer for the best results.




















