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About This Design
Heart In-the-Hoop Embroidery Design creates a scalloped-edge heart with a split side seam and integrated side bow using in-the-hoop techniques. This heart embroidery design is perfect for kids' and girls' tees, sweatshirt hems, and Valentine projects. Use the split side seam heart to add a scalloped cutout edge or a side bow accent; search terms like heart embroidery, split side seam embroidery, scalloped heart ITH, and side bow applique match this design. The file set includes multiple sizes so you can stitch a delicate edge on garments and accessories with clean in-the-hoop finishing.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Heart Scalloped 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 6 thread colors, approximately 21,336 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 the included PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 files and unzip per instructions.
- Select the size you need (design sizes: 5", 5.5", 6", 7") and use the compatible hoop (5x5 for up to 5.5" sizes, 5x7 for 6"–7").
- Prepare thread: design uses 6 colors and a total stitch count of 21,336—have matching threads ready and moderate stabilizer.
- Stitch in-the-hoop following the color stops: the split side seam sequence creates the scalloped edge and integrated side bow; trim per stitch sequence where prompted.
- Remove from hoop, press gently, and attach or sew the completed in-the-hoop heart into your garment side seam or topstitch for security.
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 includes PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats and is compatible with most home and commercial machines from Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina and other brands that accept these formats.
question specific to THIS design's technique (applique/fill/font/etc)
This is an in-the-hoop split side seam heart that stitches 21,336 stitches across 6 color stops; the sequence builds the scalloped edge and side bow entirely in-the-hoop for clean finishing.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
Use a 5x5 hoop for the smaller sizes and a 5x7 hoop for the larger sizes. Design sizes provided: 5", 5.5", 6" and 7" to match your chosen hoop.
question about difficulty level or beginner friendliness
With clear in-the-hoop steps and only 6 colors, this design is friendly for beginners comfortable with basic ITH projects, though careful trimming and placement are recommended for best results.





















