Purchase terry towels with a dobby border to make alignment a breeze. The border is a visual aid that simplifies hooping. Here’s how I stitch perfectly matched (and square) terry cloth towels.
I use the towel template from the Perfect Placement Kit to place a target sticker on each towel. I mark all of the towels at the same time. That way, I’ll keep my task on track if I get interrupted.
I fold the towel at the border and place the fold on the edge of Monster Snap Hoop (straight edge to straight edge makes for square embroidery).
Then I drop the metal frame in place and Voila! I’m hooped square and straight!
Once the hoop is attached to the machine, I align the needle with target sticker and press go! It doesn’t get any easier than that!
4 COMMENTS
Maria elena
10 years agoI wish I had a multi-needle. I think I can use your tip on my regular Viking just adjust it a little bit, that is a great tip of using the border on the towels, thanks maria elena
eileenroche
10 years ago AUTHORYou can definitely use that tip on single needle machines. Just remember, aligning a straight line to a straight line means you are square!
Bruce
8 years agoThanks for the great tip!
Bruce, https://www.printavo.com
suba suba
5 years agoThis is a good tip especially to those new to the blogosphere. Brief but very precise information Appreciate your sharing this one. A must read post!