10. Check the back of the hooped piece. Make sure that there are no wrinkles or other parts of the
garment lodged in the hoop.
11. As a nal step, check the hoop for placement accuracy and straightness.
Hooping Tips
Round hoops give the most even tension of all the hoop shapes.
Wooden hoops will have registration marks on them. These help maintain the shape and hold of the hoop.
Many wooden hoops are double-high, meaning their sides are twice as tall as normal hoops. They help grip
slick or bulky goods because of the larger surface area and slight tooth the wood provides.
Choose the smallest hoop that the design will t in without going over the hoop limitations.
Adjust the hoop tension before hooping the nal garment. If you adjust the tension of the hoop while the
garment is in it, you will increase your chances of “hoop burn” and create ripples in the garment.
Sew a Swatch!
It is often a good idea to sew a practice piece on material as similar to the nal product as possible. Although
not essential, producing a sample is an excellent way to prevent or solve potential problems before
embroidering the nal product.
Working With Dierent Fabrics
Dierent fabrics and fabric weights may require you to loosen or tighten the hoop. It might take a few
attempts to get the exact setting for the fabric you are working with. Most fabrics do not require the hoop to
be tightened down once in the hoop.
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