Music Notes Bow Applique shown stitched as a side bow embroidery design for clothing
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Music Notes Bow Applique Embroidery Design

A side bow with music notes stitched right into it.

Music Notes Bow Applique is an applique machine embroidery design for a side bow look on shirts, sweatshirts, or jeans. It comes in 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, and 6 inch sizes, with PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, and VP3 files plus JPG thread color charts.

  • Side bow applique with music note detail
  • Five sizes from 4 to 6 inches
  • Files for shirts, sweatshirts, or jeans
  • Instant download after purchase
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studio tweak

The part I kept adjusting

The longest part to get right was the balance inside the bow shape. A music note detail can look crowded fast, especially when the design also has to read as a bow from across the room. I spent my time working on that relationship, so the notes feel like part of the ribbon instead of something dropped on top at the end.

This design is meant for a side bow look on a t-shirt, sweatshirt, or jeans. That matters.

Clothing shifts while it stitches, and applique adds another layer into the mix, so I wanted the design to stay clear through several size options without losing the bow outline. I included five sizes from 4 inches to 6 inches because placement changes a lot depending on the garment. A smaller shirt side needs a different scale than a roomy sweatshirt, and this set gives you those choices without asking you to guess.

another view of the music bow
another view of the music bow
close look at the bow shape
close look at the bow shape
size and layout shown
size and layout shown
one stitcher said
“Perfect Stitch out! Recipient was thrilled!!!”
— kimmizkreations · with a photo of her stitch-out
design details
5 sizes

4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, and 6 inches

8 formats

PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3

applique

made for layered fabric stitching

Your machine

Works with many home embroidery machines

You will receive these embroidery file formats in the download.

  • 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
  • Music Notes Bow Applique embroidery files in 5 sizes
  • PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, and VP3 formats
  • JPG thread color charts
  • Instant digital download files
Good to know
  • This is a digital embroidery file, not a finished patch.
  • You need an embroidery machine to stitch this design.
  • You may sell finished items you make with it.
stitching answers here
How do I get the JEF file?

The JEF file is included in the download with the other machine formats. You will receive PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, and VP3.

Will this work with my sewing machine embroidery setup?

This is a machine embroidery file, so you need an embroidery machine that reads one of the included formats. It is a digital design, not a patch or a paper pattern.

Can I download it now?

Yes. This design is set up as an instant download, and your files are available from your purchases page after checkout.

Can I use this design on felt?

Yes, you can stitch this design on felt. If you are using felt or another fuzzy fabric, a water-soluble film stabilizer on top can help keep the stitches clean.

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