Digital machine embroidery files

Cute character machine embroidery designs

Small, friendly character designs made for patches, sweatshirts, tote bags and handmade gifts. Every bundle is a digital machine-embroidery file, ready to load onto your machine the moment you download it.

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Eight cute character embroidery patches arranged on a wooden table

Designs in this collection

Designs sized for small projects

Character bundles are built around compact, patch-style designs. They stitch quickly, work in small hoops and are easy to repeat across a set of matching projects.

Many sets include more than one size, so you can stitch the same character on a pocket and again on a jacket back. The exact sizes are listed on each Etsy listing.

The 60-design mega bundle

The mega bundle combines the retro character set and the 24 kawaii faces in one download: 60 designs, each in five sizes (4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 inches, or 100 to 198 mm on the longest side) and six formats: PES, DST, JEF, EXP, VP3 and XXX. The 4-inch size fits a 4x4 hoop.

Prefer a single design? The Snorlax singles come in six sizes from 3 to 8 inches, and sizes 3 to 7 fit a 5x7 hoop.

Choose the right file for your machine

Formats vary by listing, and many bundles include popular machine formats such as PES, DST, JEF, EXP and VP3. Not sure which one your machine reads? Our guide to choosing a machine embroidery format explains how to match them.

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Highly recommend!! I had a little problem since my machine is a brother 4x4 is my biggest hoop but they were so kind and very easy to communicate with! … Great customer service!!

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★★★★★

After my purchase, I had a little trouble with the download, I emailed the seller and I got a respond back right away to help me to get the download right. I am so very grateful for the seller's effort to resolve the issue for me even during the late hours too.

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Project ideas

  • Patches for jackets and denim
  • Sweatshirt chest and sleeve accents
  • Tote bags and pouches
  • Baby and kids clothing
  • Handmade gifts

Questions about these designs

Are these physical patches?

No. They are digital machine-embroidery files. You stitch them yourself, and no physical item is shipped.

How do I know a design fits my hoop?

Compare the design dimensions on the listing with your machine’s stitch area. Our hoop size guide shows how to check.

Can I sell items I stitch with these files?

Licensing terms are set on each Etsy listing. Read them before you sell anything made from a file.

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