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Looking for some help. My daughter Emma found this t shirt and has immediately asked if I can do the same sort of thing. I only have a 5x7 hoop. I realise that I will probably have to hoop 3 times. I would really love some advice as I have never done this sort of thing before.
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asterixsew
28 May 2015
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Sarah I am just off out but will send a PM later on a idea to make it easier on your hoops
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Thank you so much Caroline
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I probably would never attempt anything like this if I couldn't get it all in one hooping! If I had to though, I think I'd print a template of each section of the design and pin them to the shirt where I wanted them to end up. It looks as if 3 sections would do it in your 130 x 180 hoop.
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Thank you Sue. I usually do a print out of a design for placement. I have bought a very cheap t shirt so I am going to give it a go and try three hoopings. Don't hold your breath as I think you know how long it takes me to do anything!!
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So if it were me doing this, I would print out the whole thing and then take my hoop, place it over the printed sheet, decide which chunks of the design would fit best (without having to match letters within a word if possible), then draw the outline of the hoop in different colors -- one for each hooping required. It might be best to do more than the "required" number of hoops to avoid breaking up words, but the picture will give you an idea of what I mean.
Then use software to break up the design by thread color changes (make the name blue thread and the crown green etc.)
When placing the hoop, use the template you created and mark with chalk the places the hoop needs to go.
I hope this makes sense...It is still early my time. ;)
Then use software to break up the design by thread color changes (make the name blue thread and the crown green etc.)
When placing the hoop, use the template you created and mark with chalk the places the hoop needs to go.
I hope this makes sense...It is still early my time. ;)
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I like the idea of marking where the hoop has to go each time. This will be quite a challenge. Probably will not use the crown anyway. Thank you for your in put
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dragonflyer
02 Jun 2015
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I agree with Rescuer...but, I am not sure what size the design is...if it is smaller than 7" wide, three hoopings would probably work just fine...and I think that templates are a must and marked with the center cross hairs. I don't know what software you have, but mine will allow for multiple hoopings. I can "place" the virtual hoops on the screen to cover the areas I want to...then bring in another "hoop" and place it, etc...my software will also add alignment stitches at the beginning and end of each hooping to insure that each hooping is where it should be. Fortunately, none of the elements connect to each other so you have some leeway on your hoopings and spacing between each one...I know it will be great when you get it done!
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My embroidery machine will not do any of that.
One day...saving for my new machine. It will take me a long time to save enough money for the one I want -- but the effort is worth it! I look forward to being able to do what you describe.
One day...saving for my new machine. It will take me a long time to save enough money for the one I want -- but the effort is worth it! I look forward to being able to do what you describe.