Fringed Christmas Gingham Plaid Bow machine embroidery applique shown stitched as a side bow with red gingham plaid fill and fluffy fringed edges
fringed plaid side bow
how the fringe works
christmas bow · fringe

Fringed Christmas Gingham Plaid Bow Applique Design

A side bow with stitched plaid and soft fringe around the edge.

This is a machine embroidery applique design for a fringed Christmas gingham plaid side bow. It comes in 4, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, and 7 inch sizes, with PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, and VP3 files plus PDF thread color charts.

  • applique bow design with fringe finish
  • gingham plaid is stitched into the file
  • six size options from 4 to 7 inches
  • made for sweatshirts and T-shirts
make the bow
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wear it stitched

Built for the side of a shirt

This bow makes the most sense once you picture the finished shirt. I digitized it for the side of a sweatshirt or T-shirt, where a flat satin bow can look a little stiff and heavy. The plaid is stitched right into the design, so you get that Christmas gingham look without hunting for matching fabric. Then the edge changes everything. After stitching, you cut the bobbin thread from the back along the loose satin areas and fluff the fringe up around the bow.

It looks soft on purpose. That matters on a side bow, because this shape is supposed to feel tied on, not printed on.

I also put a seam under the fringe so it stays in place through washing, and this design is safe to wash. The split seam cutout helps the side bow shape read clearly once it is on a garment, especially in the larger sizes. You can choose from 4, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, and 7 inches depending on the shirt size and how bold you want the bow to look. If you want help with placement and stitching, I included a video for making the side bow and a short tutorial showing the fringe step.

another view of the stitched bow
another view of the stitched bow
close look at the plaid and fringe
close look at the plaid and fringe
size and layout view
size and layout view
why they came back
“I loved it!! Will do lots more with this design”
— Linda · with a photo of her stitch-out
★★★★★
Love this pattern. Will use again and again.
Donna
★★★★★
Awesome file and great communication
Inactive Etsy Member
the basics
4"-7"

six size choices included

applique

made to stitch as an applique design

fringed

soft edge you fluff after stitching

Your machine

Works with many embroidery machines

The download includes PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, and VP3 files.

  • Brother / Baby Lock — PES
  • Janome — JEF
  • Bernina / Melco — EXP
  • Husqvarna Viking — VIP, HUS
  • Pfaff — VP3
  • Singer — XXX
  • Tajima and commercial machines — DST
  • Embrilliance — BX
In the box
  • Fringed Christmas Gingham Plaid Bow applique files in 6 sizes
  • machine files in PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, and VP3
  • PDF thread color charts
  • instant digital download files
Good to know
  • This is a digital embroidery file, not a patch.
  • You need an embroidery machine to use these files.
  • You may sell finished items you stitch with this design.
questions shoppers ask
Which files do I need for my Bernina machine?

This design includes an EXP file, which is one of the formats Bernina users often need. The listed download formats are PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, and VP3.

Why can't I see the DST file in the download, and how do I find it?

The DST format is included with this design. If you cannot see it right away, check the full download from your receipt email and make sure the folder is fully unzipped before looking through the included file formats.

Can you resize this design for me?

I already include this bow in 4, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, and 7 inch sizes. For this kind of fringed design, size changes can affect how the loose satin fringe works, so the included sizes are the safest choice.

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