Valentine Heart FSL Split Seam Side Bow
Sweet freestanding heart bows to finish gifts
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About This Design
Valentine Heart in-the-hoop embroidery design offers a freestanding lace (FSL) heart with a split seam side bow for charming accents. This Valentine Heart FSL pattern stitches in 3.5in, 4in and 5in sizes and is supplied as PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 files. Use this freestanding lace heart to make in-the-hoop bow charms for hair clips, t-shirt sleeve seams, and gift toppers. The simple split seam side bow detail adds a professional, delicate finish ideal for girls' accessories and Valentine’s Day decorations.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Valentine Heart FSL Split Seam Side Bow is available in hoop sizes 3.5in, 4in, 5in, compatible with Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Baby Lock and other machines via PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3, uses 5 thread colors, approximately 5,806 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 3.5in, 4in, 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 included PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3 files and unzip following Artapli’s How to unzip guide.
- Choose the design size (3.5in, 4in or 5in) and hoop your stabilizer to fit compatible hoops: 4x4 or 5x5.
- Load thread and trims: design uses 5 colors and runs 5,806 stitches—prepare matching polyester embroidery threads.
- Stitch as an in-the-hoop freestanding lace split seam side bow following the provided ITH sequence; build the bow and freestanding details per the step files.
- Carefully remove from hoop, trim jump threads, finish edges, and attach to clips, seams, or gifts as desired.
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 including Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina and Viking (Husqvarna) models that accept these file types.
How does the in-the-hoop freestanding lace split seam technique work?
The in-the-hoop (ITH) freestanding lace process stitches the lace framework and split-seam bow elements directly in the hoop, then releases the finished charm from stabilizer to create a delicate freestanding heart-side bow.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
Design sizes are 3.5in, 4in and 5in; compatible hoops listed are 4x4 and 5x5 — choose the design size that best fits your hoop.
Is this design suitable for beginners?
With 5,806 stitches and 5 thread colors, this in-the-hoop FSL design is best for stitchers comfortable with freestanding lace and ITH assemblies; confident beginners can succeed with care and following the instructions.









































