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Free Machine Embroidery Designs download

Free machine embroidery designs are a great way to test your embroidery machine, check stitch quality, practice hooping and try Royal Present Embroidery files before purchasing paid designs. On this page you can download free embroidery patterns for home embroidery machines and use them for small projects, test stitchouts, gifts and practice.

Free embroidery designs are especially useful for beginners. You can learn how to download a ZIP archive, unzip embroidery files, choose the correct machine format, read a color chart, prepare stabilizer and make your first test stitch without risk.

Royal Present Embroidery designs are digital machine embroidery files. After downloading, choose the file format supported by your embroidery machine, such as PES, JEF, DST, EXP, HUS, VP3 or another format included in the archive.

What can you use free machine embroidery designs for?

Free embroidery designs are not only for testing. They can also be used for small finished projects, handmade gifts and simple home decor.

  • Test stitchouts before using paid designs or expensive fabric.
  • Small towels for kitchen, guest bathroom or holiday gifts.
  • Napkins with small flowers, borders, monograms or seasonal motifs.
  • Fabric bags and gift pouches.
  • Children’s projects with small cute motifs.
  • Monogram practice and lettering tests.
  • Holiday decorations for Christmas, Easter, Halloween and other occasions.
  • Beginner practice with stabilizer, hooping, thread colors and file transfer.

How to download free embroidery designs

Choose a free design from this page, open the product card and download the embroidery files. Most machine embroidery designs are provided as a ZIP archive. A ZIP archive is a compressed folder that may include embroidery machine files, color charts, preview images and instructions.

  1. Choose the free machine embroidery design you like.
  2. Open the design page.
  3. Download the ZIP archive.
  4. Unzip the archive on your computer, tablet or phone.
  5. Open the extracted folder.
  6. Choose the correct embroidery file format for your machine.
  7. Copy only the correct machine file to your USB stick or embroidery software.

Do not copy the whole ZIP archive to your embroidery machine. Most embroidery machines cannot read ZIP files directly.

If you cannot open a ZIP archive, use our free tool: Online ZIP Unzip Tool .

Choose the correct embroidery machine format

Different embroidery machines use different file formats. For example, Brother machines usually use PES, Janome machines often use JEF, Tajima uses DST, and Husqvarna Viking or Pfaff machines may use HUS or VP3.

Always check your machine manual before transferring the file. If the format is wrong, the machine may not see the design, even if the embroidery file itself is correct.

Read our full guide here: Embroidery Machine File Formats .

Best free embroidery designs for beginners

If you are new to machine embroidery, start with simple designs. A beginner-friendly design should not be too large, too dense or too complicated. The safest first projects are small designs for a 100x100 mm / 4x4 inch hoop or simple designs with clear shapes and moderate stitch density.

Good beginner designs usually have:

  • a small or medium hoop size;
  • clear outlines;
  • not too many color changes;
  • moderate stitch density;
  • no tiny lettering;
  • no difficult specialty thread;
  • no complicated applique steps for the first test.

You can also read: Best Easy Machine Embroidery Designs for Beginners .

Make a test stitch before the final project

Free embroidery designs are perfect for test stitchouts. Before embroidering on a towel, napkin, shirt, pillow or expensive fabric, make a test on scrap fabric first.

  1. Choose stable cotton fabric for your first test.
  2. Use the correct stabilizer.
  3. Hoop the fabric smoothly without stretching it.
  4. Use a fresh embroidery needle.
  5. Prepare the thread colors from the color chart.
  6. Start the design and watch the first stitches carefully.
  7. Check the back side after stitching.
  8. Write down what worked and what needs correction.

A test stitch helps you check fabric, stabilizer, thread tension, color order and design size before using the final item.

Use the correct stabilizer

Stabilizer is one of the most important supplies in machine embroidery. It supports the fabric during stitching and helps prevent puckering, shifting outlines and distorted details.

  • Tear-away stabilizer is useful for stable woven fabrics such as cotton and linen.
  • Cut-away stabilizer is better for knits, T-shirts, sweatshirts and stretchy fabrics.
  • Water-soluble topping is important for terry towels, fleece, velvet and textured fabrics.
  • Adhesive stabilizer can help with small pieces or hard-to-hoop items.

If you are not sure which stabilizer to use, read: Choosing Stabilizers for Machine Embroidery .

Why your embroidery machine may not see the file

If your machine does not see the downloaded free embroidery design, the problem is usually technical and easy to check.

  • The ZIP archive was copied to the machine instead of the extracted embroidery file.
  • The wrong embroidery format was copied.
  • The design is too large for your hoop.
  • The file was placed in the wrong folder on the USB stick.
  • The USB stick is not compatible with the machine.
  • The machine has stitch count or size limitations.

Useful guides: Why Won’t My Embroidery Machine Read a Design? and Embroidery Machine File Formats .

Free embroidery designs for different projects

Free machine embroidery designs can help you practice different embroidery techniques and project types. You can try floral designs, borders, monograms, holiday motifs, applique designs, cross-stitch style embroidery and small decorative patterns.

After testing free designs, you can explore more machine embroidery collections in the store:

Useful links for free embroidery downloads

FAQ about free machine embroidery designs

Are these machine embroidery designs really free?
Yes. The designs in this section are free to download. They are useful for testing your machine, practicing hooping and trying Royal Present Embroidery files.

What embroidery formats are included?
Formats may vary by design, but common machine embroidery formats include PES, JEF, DST, EXP, HUS, VP3 and others. Always check the product page and the files inside the ZIP archive.

Can I use free embroidery designs on Brother machines?
Yes, if the design includes the PES format and the design size fits your Brother hoop.

Can I use free embroidery designs on Janome machines?
Yes, if the design includes the JEF format and the size is suitable for your Janome hoop.

Do I need to unzip the downloaded file?
Yes. Most designs are downloaded as ZIP archives. You need to unzip the archive first and then copy the correct embroidery machine file to your USB stick or software.

Why does my machine not see the free design?
The most common reasons are wrong format, wrong hoop size, ZIP file not unzipped, file copied to the wrong folder, USB issue or machine size limitations.

Are free embroidery designs good for beginners?
Yes. Free designs are excellent for beginners because they allow you to practice file downloading, stabilizer choice, hooping and test stitching before buying more complex designs.

Can I sell finished embroidered items made with free designs?
You may use Royal Present Embroidery designs to create finished embroidered items. The digital embroidery files themselves may not be shared, copied, resold or redistributed.

Where can I find more embroidery designs?
Visit the Royal Present Embroidery Store to browse machine embroidery designs for towels, napkins, clothing, pillows, holidays, monograms and home decor.

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Please feel free to download our free machine embroidery designs. We hope that you enjoy the designs.



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Frequently Asked Questions (Help)

Q: What is digitizing?

Before any design can be embroidered on caps, clothing or accessories, it needs to be converted into a format that is accepted and readable by the embroidery machine used. The digitized file tells the embroidery machine where, how and which color to use while stitching. We provide that service.

Q: How much does it cost to estimate designs?

Price quotes and stitch estimates are free.

Q: How do I submit orders of my designs?

You will be required to upload your artwork (e-mail: [email protected]) and indicate size, colors, fabric application, machine format and your required turn-around time.

In order to digitize an artwork, you need to supply us with a good quality image. We prefer designs to be sent as vector files in formats CDR, CMX, EMF, WMF, AI, EPS. Bitmap files are also accepted (JPG, PNG, GIF or TIF).

Payment Methods

PayPal accepted. We will send you the invoice to pay after the order is confirmed by you.

PRICING

Stitches Turn-Around Price

Up to 30,000* 1 day $9/1,000

Up to 30,000* 2 days $8/1,000

Up to 30,000* 3 days $7/1,000

30,000 to 49,999 3-5 days $150

50,000 to 69,999 3-5 days $200

70,000 and more 3-5 days $250

*Min. stitch charge of 2,000 stitches

Machine embroidery became popular and available to anybody. It has a lot of advantages in comparison with prints or applications on clothes. It never looses its colour, can be washed and make things completely different. All additional efforts for its placement are worth of extra time and money. Firstly, the price is rather low. Secondly, modern machines have everything to quickly and qualitatively execute a desired embroidery. Third, our designs are performed with great sharpness and you only need to make a choice.

We can convert any drawing into a machine embroidery design, which then can tell your machine all instructions. You may order any desirable picture to be turned into the file which will create a unique embroidery on any fabric. Although we offer a great choice of embroidery designs, you could always order your own or resize of the one you liked. We send you digital data on your email, and after you open the files and instructions, the work will be done by your machine. If you are as creative as we are, you can make wonders or great business inspired by all our designs. We are pleased to offer you all our works, help with their implementation, answer your questions and get any reviews.

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Machine embroidery designs as well as software for embroidery machines are digital programs, which could be copied, reproduced and stored on other types of media. This makes protection of copyright privileges of program designers extremely difficult. For this reason there could be NO RETURNS OF PAYMENTS WHATSOEVER ON THE PURCHASED GOODS. To avoid any possible misunderstanding or other unwanted situation, Buyer is obliged to double-check all the details concerning description and characteristics of the Goods before making the Order. In case of any questions, Buyer should request additional information on the product. This could be done through any of the contacts, available on the Internet site.
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~ Personal information of User/Buyer is stored and utilized in accordance with the regulation of the GDPR

~ Registration procedure for https://royal-present.com implies that the User/Buyer provides their name and e-mail address.

~ When providing their personal information User/Buyer acknowledges and agrees that the Seller* can utilize the data for fulfillment of Seller’s obligations towards Visitor/User/Buyer of the Internet site. To such the following are included: Goods and Services promotion of various kinds; delivery service organization, customer satisfaction surveys and other types of communications aiming at improvement of the Internet site operation.

~ Personal information of Visitor/User/Buyer can be collected through disclosure by the Visitor/User/Buyer themselves (e.g. during registration procedure) or though technology. Utilization of such information may include: collection, storage, systematization, update and display of information. Besides, Visitor/User/Buyer agrees to alternations of the provided information in various ways, its distribution, blocking or complete removal from the Internet site.

~ The Seller can send informative or promotional messages on Visitor/User/Buyer’s email address, if the latter has willingly and explicitly agreed to such communications by means, which can uniquely identifying their will on the case.

~ Visitor/User/Buyer can opt out of such communications by sending an email message with the request on [email protected]. Service message, informing on delivery or other statuses regarding the Order are generated automatically and cannot be switched off.

~ In case Visitor/User/Buyer opts out of providing personal information, their email addresses are removed from the database of the Seller.

~ Seller is not accountable for the validity of information, provided by Visitor/User/Buyer in public sections of the Internet site.

The Internet site is secured, as far as information transaction concerned, by a new SSL certificate

Machine embroidery designs as well as software for embroidery machines are digital programs, which could be copied, reproduced and stored on other types of media. This makes protection of copyright privileges of program designers extremely difficult, and some individuals with dubious moral code might try to copy and store the design elsewhere, deceitfully demanding return of payment for the supposedly damaged goods. For this reason there could be NO RETURNS OF PAYMENTS WHATSOEVER ON THE PURCHASED GOODS.

To avoid any possible misunderstanding or other unwanted situation, Buyer is obliged to double-check all the details concerning description and characteristics of the Goods before making the Order. In case of any questions, Buyer should request additional information on the product. This could be done through any of the contacts, available on the Internet site.

In case some of the designs lack in sizes or formats that the Buyer might want, the Buyer can try to convert the design with a digital converter program. Such programs usually come with the embroidery machine software set.

Sometimes, when converting a machine embroidery design from its original format to a different one, some inaccuracies might occur. Should you come across such a “defective” design, don’t hesitate to contact us. We will try to fix the problem, caused by the conversion, and will send a perfectly converted design in shortest time possible.

Royal Present Embroidery offers free support and back-up of every design, purchased from its on-line shop.

~ The products (Goods) that Royal Present Embroidery offers are digital programs for embroidery machines. Due to the digital nature of the product there are NO REFUNDS OR RETURNS OF PAYMENTS whatsoever. It is Buyer’s responsibility to check and choose properly compatible with their embroidery machine size and format of the product.

~ Delivery of the Goods is always free of charge.

~ Delivery obligations of the Seller are deemed to be fulfilled, when the purchased by the Buyer Goods are sent on the e-mail, given by the Buyer

~ After the purchase, the product is available for downloading immediately. The Buyer gets a link, where they can download a ZIP folder, containing files with the product. BEFORE making an Order, Buyer should make sure that the computer has all the settings for the “unzipping” the folder with files.

~ If you haven’t received the design you ordered, log into your personal account and download the file from there.

Royal Present Embroidery offers a higher level of personal data protection with a new SSL security certificate.

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