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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 materi-
al 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 difcult placements on garments or materials that are
hard to hoop.
As they rarely provide the same hold on the materials as a traditional hoop,
these hoops tend to be reserved for more specialized applications.
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