ITH stands for "In the Hoop" and refers to embroidery machine files that stitch a 3D project like this one. 

• .ZIP file Includes these machine embroidery file formats: DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, SEW, VIP, VP3, XXX
• Size Chart

*Finished size may vary depending on how you assemble your project

This Bat project has multiple options:

• 2 ear options are included
• wings can be stitched 3 ways:
  • feltie style
  • seamed and turned
  • or single layer for really stiff materials
• Bat's face is done in the reverse applique style or skip the applique steps during stitchout
• Wings and ears can be stitched into the body in the hoop or you can add them after the body is completed (hand stitch or glue).
   

Skill Level: intermediate (fussy cutting, multiple steps to follow, multiple hoopings, thick seam layers)

Estimated time to complete: 1-2 hours

Tools
• Embroidery machine with 4×4 hoop or larger 
• Sharp fabric scissors
• (Optional) small applique scissors, small detail scissors for cutting out ears & wings
• (Optional) Hemostats for turning and stuffing the doll
• Long doll needle and strong thread for closing the bottom seam opening.

Materials
• Fabrics – you will need the fabrics sized to your hoop size unless noted below

• For ears & wings: sturdy non-fray materials like felt or vinyl, 2 pieces needed if doing the wings feltie style (with back cover)
• For Face: 1 scrap size of any fabric
• For body: 2 pieces fluffy non-fray fabrics such as felt, fuzzy felt, fleece, short pile faux fur. Cut the back fabric a bit wider than the front to ensure you have a big enough piece.

• Stabilizer: tear-away for wings/ears, and any lightweight stabilizer for the body
• (Optional) Scrap of water or heat soluble stabilizer to use under the face stitches
• Embroidery safe tape 
• Embroidery thread and bobbins to match your fabric
• Fiberfill stuffing, and (optional) weighted filler for the bottom (plastic pellets)
About fabric choices: This doll was tested using the fabrics described above. Other fabrics may be used, but might fray or not turn right-side-out as easily. Please keep your fabric choices in mind when making any  doll.

 Embroidery Machine files are delivered in a .ZIP file with all files and instructions.  

Your download will be available on a "Thank You" page immediately after purchase and you will also be emailed a link for that same download.  

 You CAN sell limited quantities of the items you make with these digital files.

You CANNOT share or sell these digital files, photos or other copyright protected materials.

No refunds are given on digital products, this is the industry standard.

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