Layered Ruffle Christmas Tree Applique
Add playful ruffled charm to kids' holiday outfits.
About This Design
Layered Ruffle Christmas Tree Applique is a multi-layer applique machine embroidery design that features a ruffled pine tree with a sweet bow. This Christmas tree applique doubles as a layered applique font for creating raggedy, girly or kids’ holiday projects. Use the ruffle tree applique to add dimensional texture—available in sizes 4in, 5in, 6in and 7in, with 15 colors and 10687 stitches. Files include PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 for broad machine compatibility. Perfect for adding festive applique machine embroidery details to apparel, stockings and nursery décor.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Layered Ruffle Christmas Tree Applique is available in hoop sizes 4in, 5in, 6in, 7in, compatible with Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Baby Lock and other machines via PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3, uses 15 thread colors, approximately 10,687 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 4in, 5in, 6in, 7in
- 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 design files after purchase and unzip the folder to access PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats.
- Choose the correct design size (4in, 5in, 6in or 7in) and hoop: compatible hoops are 4x4, 5x5 and 5x7.
- Prepare threads and fabrics: the design uses 15 colors and 10687 stitches—have matching threads and scrap fabrics ready for applique layers and the bow.
- Stitch the applique following color sequence: place and tack each fabric layer, trim excess between placement steps to create the layered ruffle effect, then stitch the final edge and bow details.
- Finish by removing stabilizer as instructed, trim any loose threads, press gently and secure edges for a neat, dimensional ruffle tree applique.
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 will work with most home and commercial machines that accept those files, including Brother, Janome, Singer and Bernina models.
How does the applique layering and ruffle effect work?
The design is multi-layered applique: each color step places a fabric layer and is tacked, trimmed and covered by the next layer to build the ruffled texture; the pattern includes a bow accent and uses 15 colors across 10687 stitches.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
Compatible hoops are 4x4, 5x5 and 5x7; design sizes provided are 4in, 5in, 6in and 7in—choose the size that fits your hoop and project.
Is this design suitable for beginners?
Applique basics are required: the technique is approachable but the multi-layer, ruffled effect may be easier with some applique experience; following the stitching order, stabilizer recommendations and trimming steps will yield best results.





















