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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 (the dotted).
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 chanc-
es 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 a 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 Different Fabrics
Different 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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