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The embroidery hoop toolbox

This course shows you how to avoid common mistakes that can cause problems with your embroidery and how to use hoops to make your embroidery shine!
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How to properly use hoops from start to finish

Embroidery hoops are great tools to make embroidering easier. Still, I often see mistakes that beginner embroiderers make when using embroidery hoops. They are easy to fix and avoid - if you know how!

The best example is fabric tension. Did you know that it matters a lot HOW you put the fabric into your hoop? It can change the stitching experience and your results a ton!

Simple materials - stunning results

In this course, you'll only use materials that are easy to get or that you probably already have at home. 
The embroidery hoop toolbox is a deep dive into the possibilities an embroidery hoop has to offer.
It shows you:
  • how to avoid common problems with embroidery hoops
  • how to use it properly 
  • methods to make the back of your embroidery look nice and polished.
  • goes into detail with ways to customize your hoop with paint, ribbons and other crafts to enhance the beauty of your embroidery project within

Video & written tutorials

The majority of lessons are written tutorials with text and pictures. There are also video lessons when something is easier to follow on camera than with pictures. 

Beginner friendly

You can use this course as a beginner to embroidery, too. Especially the part about using the hoop properly is very helpful for beginners. The customization of the hoops have nothing to do with embroidery skills so everyone can do it! 

Take your time

You can take your time and go through the course in your own pace and as often as you like. There are no restrictions. 

  • $20

The embroidery hoop toolbox

This course shows you how to avoid common mistakes that can cause problems with your embroidery and how to use hoops to make your embroidery shine! 
Buy now

Table of contents

Introduction

Please read this first

The who is who of hoops

In this chapter, you'll learn all about the different types of embroidery hoops out there.
Wooden hoops
Spring Hoops
Flexi Hoops
Mini Hoops
Hoop Frames
Other hoops

Things to know about embroidery hoops

This chapter is all about selecting the perfect hoop for your project and the general use of embroidery hoops. 
Size: Stitching vs. Framing
How to find a good quality embroidery hoop
Sources for good embroidery hoops

Before & after stitching

This chapter is all about the steps before and after stitching. You can practice your stitches hundreds of hours and yet: if your hoop is not set up properly or your finishing afterward is not suitable for your project it is much more difficult to achieve a neat embroidered piece. 
Binding the hoop - why and how
How to set up the hoop
Tension, tension, tension

Making neat backs

This chapter goes into the finishing techniques for the back of your embroidery hoop.
Why a neat back matters
Padding
Backing method: Gluing
Backing method: Sewing
Backing method: Felt

Customizing the hoop

In this chapter, you'll learn ways to make your embroidery hoop unique and perfectly yours in a way that it compliments your embroidery.
Why a custom hoop rocks
Painting
Pens and markers
Wrapping with fabric or ribbons
Masking Tape
How to choose the right customization for your project

Decorating with embroidery hoops

The very last step: set up your hoop in your home! This chapter shows you multiple ways to do that in a pretty way.
Introduction
Hanging methods
How to hang your hoop without nails
Layouts for your embroidery gallery wall

  • $20

The embroidery hoop toolbox

This course shows you how to avoid common mistakes that can cause problems with your embroidery and how to use hoops to make your embroidery shine! 
Buy now