Embroidery Hoop for Embroidery Machines

Step 1: Remove the shiny backing from the adhesive stabilizer and adhere it to the bottom of the Cap Hoopster. Ensure the stabilizer is taut and firmly attached, wrapping around the edges of the Cap Hoopster if necessary.

Step 2: Determine the desired placement of the design on the cap. Use a water-soluble pin to help center the design, ensuring a vertical and horizontal line intersect at the center point of the design.

Step 3: Loosen the visor clamp by turning the thumbscrew. Attach the clear template with two holes to the two small pegs on the visor clamp. Loosen the back strap on the cap and slide the visor under the template and visor clamp. Center the area of the cap that will be embroidered, using the markings on the cap and the template as a guide.

Step 4: Before tightening the thumbscrew, ensure the sweatband is pulled back to prevent it from being stitched to the cap. Taping or pinning the sweatband may be necessary. Additionally, the stand-up buckram (non-fused backing) must be pulled back with the sweatband. Cutting the buckram liner an inch or two on each side, where it is stitched to the visor, will allow it to be pulled back neatly.

Step 5: Press the cap down against the adhesive backing, starting in the middle and working outwards. The cap must be as flat and smooth as possible.

Step 6: Clamp the Cap Hoopster to the outer machine hoop on the side opposite where the machine hoop attaches to the embroidery unit.

Step 7: Turn on the machine and set it up for embroidery as usual. Turn on the embroidery unit and attach the machine hoop. You may need to remove the foot and/or shank to do this. Use the cursor keys to center the needle and begin embroidering the design onto the cap. Remember to rotate the design clockwise a quarter turn.

This cap/hat embroidery machine hoop attachment is compatible with a variety of machines, including models from Brother, Singer, Janome, Babylock, Elna, New Home, Pfaff, Simplicity, and Viking. However, note that some models may require a larger hoop, which must be larger than 5.25" x 4.5" for this cap hoop to work.

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