1.

Loosen the screw at the top of the embroidery hoop and remove the inner hoop.

2.

Place the inner hoop on a hard flat surface.

3.

Center the fabric on top of the inner hoop.

4.

Loosen the screw on the outer hoop almost all the way. Place the outer hoop on top and push down so the inner hoop is nested in the outer hoop.

5.

Tighten the screw until the fabric is held securely between the inner and outer hoop.

6.

Pull the fabric until it’s flat and taut in the hoop. Tighten the screw until it’s difficult to turn.