olive 2 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I am running a Melco amaya Xt. i have successfully figured out the software and how to hoop simple item such as shirts. Now the tricky orders have started to be presented and im in need of guidance. i need to be able to "hoop" item such as a clutch purse, a hand bag, a backpack, a rain jacket hood, a pocket of a tshirt, and especially beanies. Of course these items will not be hooped in a standard 9 12 15 or 18 hoop. I have spent countless hours on youtube as well as google and the forums but i just dont have the right answer. Quote Link to comment https://forum.embroideres.com/forums/topic/337-how-do-i-hoop-bulky-items-like-rain-boots-a-clutch-purse-backpack/
stitchlady 3 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 You need to get yourself a clamp for your machine. Check out Hoop Tech I have one and we use it all the time for all the things you listed, except I've never done a boot of any sort, so I can't speak on that. It's an investment you won't regret!!! Quote Link to comment https://forum.embroideres.com/forums/topic/337-how-do-i-hoop-bulky-items-like-rain-boots-a-clutch-purse-backpack/#findComment-1669
olive 2 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Thank you!! I actually just found a video on youtube showing one. I believe I will be ok purchasing the small one being the only large frame embroidery i plan on doing is large cloth bags or polo shirts. What do you think? Quote Link to comment https://forum.embroideres.com/forums/topic/337-how-do-i-hoop-bulky-items-like-rain-boots-a-clutch-purse-backpack/#findComment-1673
sherry 6 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I think you must not forget to check out the Mighty Hoops. I know this will also be very helpful to you. Quote Link to comment https://forum.embroideres.com/forums/topic/337-how-do-i-hoop-bulky-items-like-rain-boots-a-clutch-purse-backpack/#findComment-1674
denpopov 8 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 A set of fast frames would probably be a good investment for you. Fast frames are easy to work with and can be used for a variety of items such as bags, sleeves and hats. Personally I don't accept customer provided items because hooping can be tricky, I don't want to ruin anyone's personal item and its hard to charge for the extra involved when embroidering individual odd pieces. Many people love the clamps but you'll have to embroider a lot of items to justify that investment. Quote Link to comment https://forum.embroideres.com/forums/topic/337-how-do-i-hoop-bulky-items-like-rain-boots-a-clutch-purse-backpack/#findComment-1675
AlexAbramov 10 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 As for pockets - most designs can't be embroidered on the pocket unless the pocket is removed for embroidery so I tell customers that the design must be placed over the pocket. Beanies can be easily hooped with a regular hoop. I use the HoopMaster sleeve arm to hoop them. It works great. Quote Link to comment https://forum.embroideres.com/forums/topic/337-how-do-i-hoop-bulky-items-like-rain-boots-a-clutch-purse-backpack/#findComment-1676
rosemary 14 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Thank you!! I actually just found a video on youtube showing one. I believe I will be ok purchasing the small one being the only large frame embroidery i plan on doing is large cloth bags or polo shirts. What do you think? only have the small one...I haven't ran into too many times when I wanted a larger one. For a larger spot, check into the magnetic mighty hoops. And I hoped someone would be suggesting the fast frames... Good luck Quote Link to comment https://forum.embroideres.com/forums/topic/337-how-do-i-hoop-bulky-items-like-rain-boots-a-clutch-purse-backpack/#findComment-1677
olive 2 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 The fast frames seem to be an easy alternative but i just dont see where having to clip the material to the frame would be better than simply clamping it in and stitching. Quote Link to comment https://forum.embroideres.com/forums/topic/337-how-do-i-hoop-bulky-items-like-rain-boots-a-clutch-purse-backpack/#findComment-1678
candace 22 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 We use all of the above. Its a pricey set of equipments, but over last two years they have all been used. The mighty hoops actually have become ours girls standard. We got a set of 5 and 7 for our 4 head. Quote Link to comment https://forum.embroideres.com/forums/topic/337-how-do-i-hoop-bulky-items-like-rain-boots-a-clutch-purse-backpack/#findComment-1679
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