You can’t undo a bad hooping, says machine embroidery instructor Lindee Goodall, which is why Lindee is here to demonstrate how to do it correctly. First, Lindee leads a discussion on the different types of hoops available and how to determine which would be right for your project. Then she shares her method for hooping to cut down on puckers, stretched fabric and other problems that can lead to poor results. Lindee also shares her top tips for hooping slick fabrics and her favorite hooping accessories. Lindee also shows you how to embroider on fabric when you can’t secure it within a hoop.
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