Hi, Ive got a small question. I didnt find similar topic, so Im starting a new one.
I use a hoop, but its annoying me. I flex fabric until its surface is like a drum (I hope its a good technique), but after I make some stitches - the fabric is not taut nearly at all. Is it my fault or my hoop is rubbish? Or maybe Im not doing it right. Any ideas?
Sorry for any mistakes - English isnt my native language.
LOL I have been fighting the same issue and it makes me crazy. To be honest right now I am using a wooden hoop because it is the biggest hoop I have and I was able to fit my entire project in it without having to move the hoop around and get marks in the fabric. I am finding that the hoop I am using keeps coming loose no matter how much I tighten it. So after a bit I have to pull the project tight again and re-tighten the little thingy on the top of the hoop. When I use the plastic hoops that the metal goes inside the ring of plastic the project stays tight. So in my experience its all about the hoop and the next time I am out and about at the craft store I am investing in the plastic hoops that the metal piece goes inside of the ring in the larger sizes.
The professional embroiderers in my country wrap strips of fabric around the outer and inner hoops, which is supposed to hold the fabric tighter and less damages on the stitches that the hoops will go over. I dont use hoops so I cant verify that. Hope you have luck with it.
It might be the quality of the hoop. Ive never had issues with mine holding tension, if I got the fabric on correctly. Ive always used plastic hoops as that was what was available in my local shops.