Melco EMT 10/4, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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2-22 Hooping
Operation Manual for the EMT 10T, 10/4, and 10/4T Melco Embroidery Systems
Hooping
Proper hooping is essential for quality embroidery. The garment or fabric must be taut and flat,
and the weave or knit must be aligned. Follow these basic hooping guidelines to ensure proper
hooping:
• Always hoop on a flat surface
• Use the correct backing
• Use the smallest hoop possible that will accom-
modate the design within the rack limits (see
the Trace menu for more information).
• Smooth the garment as much as possible before
hooping, including any lining or backing
• Always check the back of the garment after
hooping to make sure there are no wrinkles or
parts which will be inadvertently sewn.
• Do not over-tighten or over-stretch the material
in the hoop
• Be sure the inner hoop does not extend past the outer hoop on the bottom; both rings of
the hoop should be evenly aligned
• Practice
To hoop with a tubular or flat hoop, place the outer hoop on a clean, flat surface. Place the back-
ing down, then the fabric, and then place the inner hoop inside the outer hoop with the mount-
ing brackets facing UP (see Figure 2-8).
Figure 2-8
Mounting brackets
facing UP
(tubular hoop shown here)