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Feb04What are the correct machine embroidery hooping techniques
The fabric should be taut in the hoop but should not be stretched or distorted. If you pull the fabric too tightly, it will pucker around the design once the fabric is released from the hoop. Now this is very important. Another very important step in machine embroidery hooping techniques is to print out your template, do not omit this step.
Basic Machine Embroidery Hooping Steps
Open the outer hoop (usually by loosening a screw on the rim) and place it on a flat stable surface such as a table or counter.
Place a single layer of fabric that you are going to use for your machine embroidery with stabilizer over it. If hoping a ready-made garment be sure that other portions of the garment are out of the way.
Position the inner hoop over the fabric and push it down into the outer hoop. Smooth the fabric and do not pull at it, that is a sure way to distort the finished article. Tighten the screw of the hoop.
Use the plastic template provided with most machine embroidery hoops to make sure the fabric is hooped on-grain and the placement is as desired. (Machine embroidery on-grain is very important for your design piece. Otherwise the finished piece of machine embroidery will not sit flat.)
Machine Embroidery Tips For Best Results
It’s also important to remember to make sure your fabric or garment is washed before you begin you