Choosing a Hoop Shape
Each hoop shape has benets and drawbacks.
Choosing the Appropriate Hoop Size
The ideal hoop for an embroidery design is one that just ts. The design should fall just within the hoop
limits. This removes the inuence of excess material from around the design and can help with registration
(lining up), puckering, and overall stitch quality.
Occasionally there will be obstacles to using the smallest hoop possible for a design. It could be that a button
is in the way, or a seam would fall right into the hoop. Adjusting your hoop size to better accommodate the
material may be necessary.
Hoop Construction
Some of the larger hoops come in either wood or plastic. The wooden hoops are double-walled and have
more grip than the plastic. However, the inner and outer wooden hoop must remain aligned. The outer hoop
cannot be rotated for easier hooping or tightening. Each set of hoops will have a registration number printed
on both hoops to help keep them aligned.
Specialty Hoops
Specialty hoops such as clamps and frames that use adhesives are useful when dealing with dicult
placements on garments or materials that are hard to hoop.
Tend to be easier to hoop quickly.
Better for dicult-to-hoop
materials and/or placements.
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