Skip to main content

How to hoop towels without all the struggle

By Lizzsews
 This article is brought to you by Lizzsews.

Towels are a great machine embroidery project, but hooping them... that's a whole workout right there! But it doesn't have to be like that, here's how you can hoop towels without all the struggle.

Recommended read: How to float your machine embroidery project

   1. Start by pinning, taping or spraying the wash away stabilizer or cutaway stabilizer to the towel. I recommend this as it will not only make hooping the towel so much easier, but it will help with placement too! 

I use a roll of wash-away stabilizer that is 10” wide, and cut a rectangle of 7” x 10” and it fits my 4” x 4” hoop great.
Optional: if you want to, you can also pin the stabilizer that goes on top of the towel


   2. Make sure that you have made the hoop loose enough that you will actually be able to hoop the towel. You want it to be loose enough that the towel can actually be hooped, but you also want it tight enough that the towel won't move around in the hoop.

DO NOT tighten the screw while it is hooped, this will bunch up the towel and stabilizer at the bottom and cause your project to not embroider correctly.

Never adjust the tightness of the hoop after hooping, if you need to, adjust, unhoop, retighten (or loosen), and try again!
   3. Now that everything is pinned and the screw has been loosened, put the bottom part of the hoop underneath and get ready to push the top part of the hoop down. I recommend standing for this.


   4. Push down the top left and right of the hoop with your thumbs


   5. Replace your left thumb with your right pointer finger and slide your left thumb down to the bottom left and push the hoop down


   6. The tops of the hoop and the bottom left should all be pushed down and pretty secure. Now move the fingers on your right hand down to wear your left thumb is, leaving the right thumb in the same position.


   7. Move your left thumb over to the bottom right and place the fingers on your left hand where your left thumb used to be. Push down with your left thumb

If the hoop will not go down here this means that it is too tight, unhoop everything, loosen the screw and try again!


   8. If your hoop did go down, make sure that it is not too loose! Otherwise, you'll also have to restart and try again!

If everything is good and your hoop isn't too loose or too tight, congrats, you only have one more step to go!

9. Push down all the corners and sides with your thumbs to make sure everything is tight and secure!


This is what the back of your hoop should look like! Now it's time to embroider the towel!


Congrats on hooping your towel! Share your project in Lizzsews Facebook group!

Be sure to like and leave a comment and let me know what you think! And don't forget to subscribe to get notified for our next blog post
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

10 Things You Need To Start Machine Embroidery Today

By Lizzsews
This article is brought to you by Lizzsews Thinking about diving into machine embroidery but not sure where to start? Here’s everything you need to know to get started—without spending a fortune. Interested in sewing?  Recommended read: 10 Things You’ll Need to Start Sewing! 1. Get Yourself an Embroidery Machine You can start with any embroidery machine, but here are a few great beginner-friendly options: Brother SE600 – A combo machine that sews and embroiders. It’s affordable, versatile, and my top pick for beginners. Brother PE550D – Embroidery-only and comes with built-in Disney designs. Super cute! Brother SE1900 – A step up, with more advanced features and a larger embroidery area. 💡 Tip: Set a clear budget before buying, b uy the largest hoop your budget allows . While the SE600’s 4x4 hoop is great for starters, you may outgrow it quickly—and the next hoop size up is a big price jump. Recommended read: How to Choose the Right Embroidery Machine   ...
5 comments
Read more

8 Reasons Why Your Upper Thread Is Shredding On Your Embroidery Machine

By Lizzsews
 This article is brought to you by  Lizzsews . Here are some reasons why your top thread might be shredding while you’re embroidering! Starting machine embroidery is definitely a challenge, and troubleshooting is hard.  Recommended read: 10 Things you need to start machine embroidery today Often when your top thread is shredding, it’s caused by when the thread goes through the eye of the needle or while it’s going through the thread guides.  1. A dull or bent needle How long has it been since you’ve changed that needle? It might be time to swap it out! A needle only lasts about 8-10 hours of stitching, this amount of time may vary depending on what you are making. It’s good to have lots of needles on hand. Recommended read: When should I change the needle for machine embroidery 2. Are you using the right needle for the project? Are you embroidering heavier fabrics? Like denim or leather? If so, you’ll want to use a heavier needle size like 90/14. If you’re just...
Post a Comment
Read more

Guide To The Three Main Machine Embroidery Stabilizers

By Lizzsews
This article is brought to you by  Lizzsews . Here's everything you need to know about the three main types of machine embroidery stabilizers, what they're used for and how to pick the right one. 💡 Why Stabilizers Matter Stabilizers are essential in machine embroidery. They help support your fabric, prevent puckering , and ensure your design comes out clean and crisp. A stabilizer is placed underneath your fabric. Some special ones, called toppers , go on top, but these are only used for certain materials, like towels or blankets. 👉 You always need a bottom stabilizer. Toppers are optional and only used for specific projects. 🏷️ The 3 Main Types of Stabilizers 1. ✂️ Cutaway Stabilizer Cutaway stabilizer is non-woven , permanent, and ideal for stretchy or knit fabrics like t-shirts, baby onesies, and fleece. Why it's great: Provides strong support Prevents pulled or sagging stitches Stays put even after washing and wearing Comes pre-cut or in ro...
1 comment
Read more