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9. Reach inside the garment and tighten the outer hoop by turning
the adjustment screw clockwise. Tighten the hoop to nger-tight.
10. Now, without loosening the screw, remove the hoop from the
garment.
11. Tighten the adjustment screw a turn or two more.
12. The outer hoop is now adjusted.
The appropriate tightness of a hoop can be tested by tapping rapidly
with moderate pressure on the fabric inside the hoop. By doing this,
you can mimic the presser foot of the machine. If material walks into
the hoop, the hoop is too loose and needs further adjustment.
Hooping the Garment or Fabric
With the hoop properly adjusted, the garment can be hooped.
1. Start with a clean at working surface. Remove clutter from the
area. Do not hoop on an uneven surface or stack of shirts.
2. Use an appropriate hoop for your design. For more information,
read the section on choosing an appropriate hoop.
3. Place the properly tensioned outer hoop ring inside the garment.
4. Slide the appropriate backing between the outer ring and the
hoop.
5. Smooth the fabric over the hoop.
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