About This Design
Soccer Ball and Bow Applique is an appliqué embroidery design featuring a sporty soccer ball paired with a coquette long-tail bow, perfect for girls' athletic wear and fan gear. This soccer ball applique and bow applique is available in six design sizes (4", 4.5", 5", 5.5", 6", 7") and delivered in PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats for broad machine compatibility. Use it for split seam applique accents, sports applique on tees and jackets, or as a bow applique detail on headbands and tote bags. The design uses 9 colors and 14,351 stitches and fits 4x4, 5x5 and 5x7 hoops.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Soccer Ball and Bow Applique is available in hoop sizes 4in, 4.5in, 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 9 thread colors, approximately 14,351 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
- 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 ZIP and unzip following Artapli's how-to-unzip instructions; files include PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3.
- Choose one of the included sizes (4", 4.5", 5", 5.5", 6", 7") and hoop the project to fit a 4x4, 5x5 or 5x7 hoop as appropriate.
- Prepare threads and stabilizer: the design uses 9 colors and 14,351 stitches—thread each color and use suitable stabilizer for knit or woven fabric.
- Appliqué step: place the appliqué fabric over the placement stitch, run the tackdown/applique step, trim excess fabric close to the tackdown, then run the cover/satin stitches to finish the edge.
- Finishing: trim jump threads, press gently, and follow the full stitching instructions on Artapli's instructions page for best results.
Embroidery Machines Supported
Works with all major home embroidery machines that accept standard formats.
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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 home and commercial machines from brands like Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina and others that accept those file types.
How do I stitch the appliqué fabric for this soccer ball and bow design?
Hoop the fabric with a stabilizer, place the appliqué fabric over the placement stitch, run the tackdown stitch, trim close to the tackdown, then complete the cover or satin stitches; the files include sizes from 4" to 7" to match your project.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
This design fits 4x4, 5x5 and 5x7 hoops and is available in design sizes 4", 4.5", 5", 5.5", 6" and 7".
Is this design suitable for beginners?
With 14,351 stitches and 9 color stops, the design is straightforward but benefits from basic appliqué experience; confident beginners can stitch it successfully following the included instructions.














