Ricoma Quick Start Guide
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• Men’s: Mark a point about 7 to 9 inches down from the area where the shoulder seam and the collar
meet. Mark another point about 4 to 5 inches from the center of the shirt. Place the center of the
design at the intersection of the points.
Tips to keep in mind:
The design should always be slightly closer to the center placket (front center) than to the armhole
seam.
• If desired, mark the center with a water-soluble pen, a piece of masking tape or painters tape.
• Insert the bottom hoop ring either through the bottom of the shirt or through the opening in the
neck area. Many embroiderers insert the hoop through the bottom of the shirt to avoid unbuttoning
the collar. This also reduces the chance of soiling the collar area during embroidery.
• Regardless of whether you prefer to load the shirt through the neck opening or bottom opening, you
must remember to orient the hoop so that the U-shaped notch is the leading edge of the hoop. When
hooping the garment, make sure the hoop is facing in the same direction as it will enter the machine.
1. Place the bottom ring inside the shirt. Make sure
the adjusting screw on the bottom ring is facing
the bottom opening of the shirt. That way, you
can quickly adjust the screw in the event that the
hoop is either too tight or too loose.
2. Place the backing over the bottom ring, making
sure all areas of the hoop are completely covered.
3. Place the top ring over the front of the garment,
and align it with the bottom hoop. Push down on
the hoop to insert the top ring into the bottom
ring.
4. After inserting the top ring into the bottom ring,
verify you’ve hooped the fabric correctly. Make
sure the fabric is smooth and tight, but not
stretched. Try to lift the fabric from the stabilizer.
If it’s difficult to lift, your fabric should be hooped
Figure 52 - correct
Figure 53 - incorrect
HOOPING A POLO OR GOLF SHIRT
