About This Design
Puppy Paw Appliqué is an in-the-hoop appliqué embroidery design featuring a playful dog paw ideal for side-seam placement on kids' clothing. This puppy paw applique works as a dog appliqué design, side split applique, and in-the-hoop puppy applique to personalize tees, sweatshirts, and tote bags. Available in design sizes 4in–8in and compatible with common hoops, the file set includes PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats. With 7 colors and 23,727 stitches, this side seam applique gives a professional pet-detail finish with quick, durable results.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Puppy Paw Side Seam Applique is available in hoop sizes 4in, 4.5in, 5in, 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 23,727 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 4in, 4.5in, 5in, 5.5in, 6in, 7in, 8in
- Compatible hoops: 4x4, 5x5, 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 from your purchase and unzip following Artapli's How to Unzip instructions.
- Select a hoop that fits your chosen size: compatible hoops are 4x4, 5x5, 5x7, 6x10 or 8x8 depending on the design size you pick (design sizes 4in–8in).
- Prepare threads and fabrics: the design uses 7 colors—choose coordinating applique fabric and embroidery thread for all 7 stops.
- Stitch as an in-the-hoop appliqué: follow the applique sequence—placement, tack-down, trim the applique fabric close to the stitch, then secure with the satin/finish stitch.
- Finish by removing stabilizer as instructed, press gently, and sew garment seams as needed to integrate the side-seam applique into the finished piece.
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 major brands including Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Pfaff and Viking (check your machine's supported formats).
How does the side-seam appliqué technique work for this design?
The Puppy Paw Side Seam Appliqué is an in-the-hoop appliqué with a side split/cutout meant for placement along garment seams; it includes the placement, tack-down and finishing stitches designed for easy trimming of the applique fabric.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
Compatible hoops for the included sizes are 4x4, 5x5, 5x7, 6x10 and 8x8; pick the hoop that matches the design size you choose (design sizes available from 4in to 8in).
Is this design suitable for beginners?
This appliqué is beginner-friendly as an in-the-hoop project, though it runs 23,727 stitches and uses 7 colors—basic applique and trimming experience will help achieve the best result.
