About This Design
Mini Lace Bow Applique is a delicate appliqué embroidery design sized for 3.5, 4, 4.5 and 5in. This lace bow applique creates a gingham/ribbon effect ideal for girl's clothing and heirloom trims. Use the mini lace bow applique for bow appliqué embroidery on tees, dresses, hair accessories and handkerchiefs. The digital set includes PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats and stitches at 18,890 with 9 colors. Designed for 4x4 and 5x5 hoops, the pattern delivers a freestanding lace bow look while stitching as an in-the-hoop appliqué for polished embellishments.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Mini Lace Bow Applique is available in hoop sizes 3.5in, 4in, 4.5in, 5in, compatible with Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Baby Lock and other machines via PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3, uses 9 thread colors, approximately 18,890 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 3.5in, 4in, 4.5in, 5in
- Compatible hoops: 4x4, 5x5
- Instant digital download — no physical item shipped
- Color sequence / thread color guide included
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How to Stitch This Design
- Download the ZIP containing PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 files and unzip using Artapli’s unzip instructions.
- Select the correct design size (3.5in, 4in, 4.5in or 5in) and hoop the fabric/stabilizer in a 4x4 or 5x5 hoop.
- Load thread and prepare 9 colors as indicated; the design runs 18,890 stitches total.
- Stitch as an appliqué: run placement and tackdown stitches, add the applique fabric, trim close to the tackdown, then complete the decorative lace/effect layers.
- Remove stabilizer per your stabilizer type, trim jump threads, and press gently to finish the heirloom lace bow.
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 most popular machines such as Brother, Janome, Bernina, Singer and Viking/Pfaff (check your machine’s supported formats or use a converter).
How do I stitch the appliqué layers for this mini lace bow?
The mini lace bow applique uses placement and tackdown stitches followed by applique trimming and decorative lace layers; choose the design size for your hoop and follow the color sequence—the set stitches at 18,890 with 9 colors.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
Compatible hoops are 4x4 and 5x5; design sizes included are 3.5in, 4in, 4.5in and 5in to match those hoops.
Is this design suitable for beginners?
With 18,890 stitches and 9 color stops the design is moderately detailed; confident beginners with basic applique experience can achieve great results using the smaller sizes and clear step-by-step applique technique.
