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How To Use An Embroidery Hoop

"Using an embroidery hoop is super easy and will help you get the best results in your embroidery! In this short tutorial you’ll learn how to use an embroidery hoop to keep your fabric taut and secure! Embroidery hoop, also called tambour frame, is a circular device, typically wooden, designed to keep the fabric taut while doing embroidery or other type of needlework. Below I’ll cover the step by step on how to use an embroidery hoop, from opening the hoop, to inserting the fabric and assembling the hoop back up again."
Project TypeLearn a Technique
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Sewn byHand
Read NextRainbow and Clouds Embroidery Design
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