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Hooping
Round hoops give the most even tension of all the hoop shapes.
Wooden hoops will have registration marks on them. These help main-
tain 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 fit in without going over
the hoop limitations (the dotted line in EMT16 Melco OS).
Adjust the hoop tension before hooping the final garment. If you ad-
just 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 out Troubleshooting
After you complete your first sew out of a design, it is a good idea to examine the quality of the
piece and how well it sewed. Reassess the hooping, backing, and machine settings. A few ad-
justments now can save you from frustrations later on.
Symptom Possible Solutions
Thread breaks Slow down the EMT16. Make sure the piece is hooped properly. Adjust
presser foot. Check bobbin tension. Check needle orientation. Oil the
rotary hook.
Bobbin pulled to top Check bobbin tension. Slow down the EMT16. Adjust presser foot.
Registration loss Check hooping tension. Slow down the EMT16.
Fabric is puckering Avoid stretching or pulling the fabric too much when hooping it.
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