Pfaff Creative 2140 - Hooping the Fabric

6-14
6.
Embroidery
Assistant
Hooping
the
fabric
Two
embroidery
hoops
are
supplied
with
your
machine.
One
rectangular
hoop
(140x225
mm).
and
one
circular
hoop
(120x115
mm).
Those
are
suitable
for
all
embroideries.
A
circular
embroidery
hoop
with
the
size
80x80
mm
is
available
as
an
optional
accessory.
The
size
of
the
embroidery
field
makes
it
extra
suitable
for
small
embroideries
on
narrow
areas.
Note:
For
better
embroidery
results.
place
a
layer
of
stabilizer
beneath
the
fabric
and
hoop
both
the
stabilizer
and
the
fabric.
For
very
thin
and
stretchy
fabrics
we
also
recommend
placing
a
layer
of
Water-soluble
stabilizer
(see
Embroidery
Assistant
6-2)
onto
the
fabric.
The
fabric
and
stabilizer
must
sit
smooth
and
be
securely
hooped.
Any
distortion
or
slackness
in
the
fabric
will
impair
the
finished
quality
of
the
embroidery
work.
This
may
for
instance
take
the
form
of
areas
of
color
that
overlap,
contour
lines
that do
not
meet
up,
creases
within
the
embroidery,
or
areas
left
unembroidered.
The
fabric
is
hooped
as
follows:
1.
Remove
the
retaining
screw
(57):
the
inner
hoop
can
now
be
removed.
2.
Lay
the
outer
hoop in
front of
you
with
the
guide
pins
(54)
pointing
to
the
right,
for
fitting
to
the
embroidery
unit. The
retaining
screw
is
now
pointing
towards
you.
3.
Place
the
stabilizer
and
then
the
fabric
over
the
outer
hoop,
with
the
right
side
facing
upwards.
If
Avalon
is
needed,
place
it
in
addition.
onto
the
fabric.
Ensure
that
the
fabric
is
draped
over
the
edge
of
the
hoop.
4.
With
the
inner
hoop,
press the
fabric
into
the
outer
hoop.
Tighten
the
retaining
screw
(57)
slightly
and
tauten
the
fabric
and
stabilizer
in
the
hoop
by
pulling
the
overhanging
fabric.
Be
sure
not to
cause
any creases
in
the
face
fabric
or
stabilizer.
The
hoops
must be
parallel
to
each
other.
5.
Then
tighten
the
retaining
screw
securely.
Note:
If
you
lightly
tap
the
hooped
fabric
with
a
finger
the
finger
should
spring
back.
If
the
fabric
to
be
embroidered
is
too
thick
and
cannot
be
taut
in
the
embroidery
hoop,
use
Adhesive-backed
paper,
which
is
an
adhesive
reinforcement
(see
Embroidery
Assistant
6-2).
•
Hoop
the
Adhesive-backed
paper
into
the
embroidery
hoop.
•
Use
a
needle
to
lightly
scratch
the
surface
in
a
crossing
motion
and
then
remove
the
paper.
A
thin adhesive
sheet
appears.
•
Now
place
the
fabric
onto
the
adhesive
sheet.
•
Embroider
your
design
as
desired.