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C | Common Multi-Hoops

Multiple-position hoops (or multi-hoops) are made by many sewing

machine manufacturers and by other companies such as the

Hoop-it-All

™

Corporation, which makes the Giant Hoop-it-All

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line.

Since two multiple-position hoop types are more common than other

types, they are more thoroughly discussed in this appendix. In

addition, some information is included about the custom multi-hoops

that may be defined in BuzzEdit

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Three Position Hoops

Several embroidery manufacturers make a three-position

multi-hoop. As with other special hoops, the hoop is mounted onto

the machine in one of several available positions, and the first

design area is stitched.

Sewing may be done in any of three available positions.

After the first portion of the design has been sewn, the three-position

multi-hoop is positioned in one of the other positions. Depending on

the machine, this may be done by either sliding the hoop to the new

position while the hoop remains mounted on the machine, or by

removing the hoop from the machine and re-mounting the hoop in

the next position. The fabric is not removed from the hoop during

this process. By shifting the position of the hoop in the machine and

stitching three designs, the entire multi-hoop area may be

embroidered. Depending on the requirements of the design, the