Embroidery hoop

A hoop is an auxiliary device for clamping and tensioning of the fabric to the fabric while embroidering not to contract, thereby avoiding distortions in the pattern. Shape and size of the frame may vary depending on need and embroidery technique. Nowadays it is made ​​of wood, metal or plastic; in the past, leg or ivory was used.

Differences are round and rectangular frames. Round frame made ​​of an inner and an outer ring, which is placed between the fabric. The respective area to be embroidered is positioned such that the fabric yarns are perpendicular. The substance is Clamped depending on the design principle of using either the outer or the inner ring adjustable, resilient ring.

Heavy substances or substances which are obtained, for example a gold embroidery, need a squared frame consisting of (wooden) poles ( spars ) and two perforated slats is. The fabric is sewn to the frame, it may be rolled up on the bars and then clamped using the perforated, out in the Holmen slats. This allows even large format embroidery perform without distortion.