3D frame with bow Machine embroidery design

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3D Frame with Bow Machine Embroidery Design is a small oval monogram frame with a dimensional bow accent stitched above the frame opening. The bow uses a raised 3D technique that lifts slightly off the fabric surface. The center is open for your own initial, monogram or letter. Font not included.

Size: 81.6x96.3mm (3.21x3.79"), Stitches: 5055
Hoop: 4×4 inch hoop (100×100 mm)
Formats: .dst, .pec, .exp, .hus, .vip, .pes, .dat, .vp3, .sew, .tab, .xxx, .jef

How the 3D Bow Works

The bow is stitched using a dimensional raised technique. Follow the color sequence in the design file carefully to achieve the lifted bow effect. Use a firm cut-away stabilizer for best results. For more on choosing the right stabilizer, read our stabilizer guide.

Best Projects for This 3D Bow Frame

This compact 4×4 design fits small embroidery areas where a full-size monogram frame would be too large. The oval shape and bow work especially well for feminine and gift-oriented projects.

• Guest towels and hand towels
• Linen sachets and lavender bags
• Gift pouches and fabric bags
• Robe pockets and pajama pockets
• Napkins and handkerchiefs
• Cosmetic bags and fabric organizers
• Wedding favors and baby shower gifts
• Pillow corners and cushion details

Add Your Own Monogram or Initial

The center of the frame is open for your own letter, initials or monogram. The font is not included in this file. Add your letter using embroidery software before stitching. For ready-to-use monogram letters browse our monogram frame machine embroidery designs.

Tone-on-Tone Embroidery Idea

This frame looks especially elegant stitched tone-on-tone — using thread close to the fabric color. The raised bow creates a soft sculptural effect that works beautifully on linen, cotton, satin and delicate personalized gifts.

Fabric and Stabilizer Notes

Use cut-away stabilizer for best 3D bow results on all fabric types. Suitable fabrics: cotton, linen and cotton blends. For towels and textured fabrics add water-soluble topping to keep frame details crisp on the surface. Always test stitch before embroidering the final item.

Designed by Ludmila Konovalova

This design is part of the 3D bow frame series created by Ludmila Konovalova, machine embroidery designer at Royal Present Embroidery, Jurmala, Latvia.

Digital Machine Embroidery File

• Digital file only — no physical item is shipped.
• Font and letter are not included.
• Instant download after purchase in a ZIP archive.
• Unzip the archive before transferring files to your embroidery machine.
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