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How to Double-Hoop Wreath Designs

Learn how to use two hand embroidery hoops in different sizes to double-hoop your machine embroidery wreaths! The end result is an open center, creating a fun and modern effect. Project instructions below will show you how to make your own.

Supplies


  • Ruler
  • Small scissors
  • Large scissors
  • Temporary spray adhesive
  • Marking pen
  • Craft glue or hot glue depending on preference
  • Iron
  • Pressing cloth

Tools


  • Hand embroidery hoops (one larger and one smaller)
  • Medium weight cotton or linen fabric
  • Cut away stabilizer

Steps To Complete

A wide variety of wreath designs can be used for the process of double-hooping. In this demonstration we used the largest size of the design. We recommend using the larger sizes of these designs for the best results.

A template (also called a print out) of a design is an excellent tool to help with placement and accurately measuring the design after its sewn out. Print off a template of your design using embroidery software. Then cut out the template very close to the design. Cutting it out this closely will make placement easier.

Use temporary spray adhesive on the back of your heavy cotton or linen. We chose a white linen for this demonstration. Smooth your fabric onto cutaway stabilizer. We used Soft n' Sheer cutaway stabilizer.

Use your printed template to draw the center point guide with a ruler and marking pen. Make sure that there is about 2"-3" extra inches around the template on all sides. This excess fabric will help with adjusting the design later in your hand embroidery hoops.

Hoop the fabric and stabilizer taut, lining up the center point lines with the markers on the hoop.

Stitch out your selected wreath design.