![]() ![]() Position your fabric so the design will be centered in the hoop. Place the plastic inner ring flat on your work surface and drape your fabric over it with the right side up. The outer ring will be tight, so it helps to work around the hoop stretching and rolling as you go. To remove the outer ring, gently stretch and roll it away from the inner ring. Instead, the flexible outer ring fits snuggly into the channel of the plastic inner ring. Unlike the wood and plastic embroidery hoops you may be used to, this faux wood hoop does not have a screw for tightening. ![]() (Above: Hair Bun Girl hand embroidery kit by Tamar) Step 1: Separate the inner and outer hoops Read on to learn how easy it is to use these faux wood hoops. The hoops come in a variety of sizes, in both round and oval shapes. With a dark walnut color and faux wood grain that looks like the real thing, these hoops have a retro vibe that works well with all kinds of patterns and fabric colors. They can also be used while you stitch, but take care not to place the frame over an area you have already stitched because the frame might crush the stitches. They hold the fabric extra tight, which makes them great for framing. These hoops have the look of real wood, but they are made from a flexible vinyl that fits tightly over an inner plastic ring. Framing cross stitch and hand embroidery in an embroidery hoop is a classic and easy way to finish a piece of stitching. Plain hoops are fine, but you can make your finished piece extra special by using a dark-grained faux wood flexible hoop. ![]()
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