Embroidery Hooping Made Easy | Machine Embroidery for Beginner’s Series Part 1

Machine embroidery hooping determines the quality of any embroidery project. Thankfully, to help you get the best results with embroidery hooping, this video will cover our top hooping tips, tricks, & techniques! Whether you're an embroidery beginner or more advanced looking to fine-tune your skills, this video will help you master your hoops!
Are you wondering where to start with machine embroidery? When you’re new or just beginning, it can feel like there is a lot to learn before you can embroider your first design. How do you hoop your fabric, which stabilizer should you use, and what is the difference between the thread types?
Well thankfully, to answer all these beginner questions for you and more, we’ve created this
complete machine embroidery for beginner’s series.
Just remember that starting anything new can seem daunting, and being a novice is normal. We all started somewhere! This new Embroidery Legacy beginner’s series taught by embroidery legend John Deer will hold your hand every step of the way and help get you past the learning curve quickly.
Enjoy this video and remember, the next chapter in your Embroidery Legacy starts here with ours.
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Intro 0:00 - 0:59
Round vs Rectangular Hoops 1:00 - 2:37
Hooping Explanation: 2:38 - 3:52
Best Hooping Method: 3:53 - 7:24
Double Sided Tape Trick 7:25 - 8:06
T- Pin Hooping Trick: 8:07 - 8:43
Hockey Tape Trick: 8:44 - 9:13
Get Creative & ITH Projects: 9:14 - 10:11
Magnetic Hoops: 10:12 - 12:57
Hooping Stations: 12:58 - 16:17
Outro: 16:18-16:56
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[@EmbroideryLegacy]

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Thank you!!!

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Thanks 😊

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Registered and watched this on Feb 23, 2024. Extremely valuable information.

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Hi, I'm here in Jamaica watching and subscribing on April 1, 2024, and loving what I'm seeing.

[@maryo8181]

Thanks for this. I was on the fence, but your video caused me to realize I just "have to have" these. The ability to do the EB stuffies will be a game changer for me as I do quite a lot of them and am always wrangling with the stabilizer and hooping. Ordered from you since your video sold me on the system. Great job!

[@bernicejohnas9077]

Great information

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks!

[@jessiegibson9023]

Good video thanks

[@donnacockerham9780]

What would the embroidery world do without your most valuable knowledge? Thank you so much for your great videos!

[@angelinelangston2216]

im so sad im just now seeing this video lol. this was so helpful for me i would have loved this when i started out!! i been struggling haha. thank you!!!

[@karachikingembroidery]

Very helpful for all

[@dianewillardson4064]

Great video.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thank you Diane!

[@charlesgoracke3190]

Very Nice learning everyday

[@kristinmcgeehan6232]

Love your videos! You make digitizing embroidery make sense!

[@KATE-SEWS]

I own both of these Echidna Stations and I have to say it was the BEST INVESTMENT I HAVE EVER MADE!!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

So happy to hear that Kate, I love using mine :)

[@NormaLTyree]

John, every video I watch, I find myself adding items to my wish list! Wish I had found your business 20 years ago. Can't imagine what I might have been doing by now. Thanks so much.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks so much for the kind words Norma, I'm just happy you found us!

[@kathybarker154]

thank you, love watching your videos, always good to get new ideas

[@sandeeyoung]

Excellent video!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks Sandee!

[@silverwillow7734]

This is so helpful, especially the tips for hooping.

[@janettartara6234]

I am glad I saw the comment about pacemakers with the mighty hoop. If I had purchased that I would have had to return it. I have a pacemaker. Thank you for this video.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Glad you learned some useful information. Thanks for watching :)

[@angelalyons9669]

The best beginner video I've seen. So much valuable information, I'll have to watch it a couple more times! Need those magnetic hoops!!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks so much Angela :) Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@sewnstitches]

Great Tips - always learning

[@barbaraproulx4593]

Wow! I really needed this info as I always seemed to struggle with hooping. Always enjoy listening to your instructions which are so explicit. Looking forward to learning more techniques from you. 😊

[@theawiesner7290]

Wow thank you Jhon for thw tip to pre measure the thikness of the fabric!! I always fight to get my projects hooped tight, because i tighten my hoops to much and thwn its a struggle to get the fabric in...and i always have burn marks. Now its goung to be a breez... Thank you for the valuable info.

[@MrHollick]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@debpaulsonfischer7456]

Nicely done. Easy to follow and understand.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks Deb, glad you enjoyed it

[@desireferreira2825]

Thanks for all the tips

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

My pleasure! Hope you enjoyed it

[@tammysoutherland1405]

All I can say is THANK YOU,THANK YOU,THANK YOU, 😅 It's is a much need to know. 👏

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

You are so welcome!

[@sandiwest747]

Thanks for giving us easy access to such great info

[@deborahchessar2010]

Thank you. I always learn something from your videos.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

You're most welcome Deborah :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lmmartyn8846]

Wonderful messages thank you

[@samanthab2002]

Great information and tips!

[@marthashenk1044]

I am so glad I just found your site. I just bought an embroidery machine. thank you so much for your beginner series.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Your most welcome, thanks for watching :)

[@gailhardock1206]

Thank you John, I thought I had learned everything one needs to know about hooping but you have presented some new ideas and tips I had never seen before.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

You learn something new every day :) Thanks for watching Gail!

[@carolinekalokerinos9352]

Thank you John, I enjoy watching your videos. Gave me really good tips on hooping, even though I have been embroidering for over 20 years.
I do enjoy your video's. I have my hooping stations from Gary as I am just down the road from him.
Thank you again.
Regards
Caroline(Queensland,Australia)

[@saraalicea3363]

Very good presentation, love it ❤️

[@sydnalefebvre6869]

great video

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks Sydna :)

[@mtcampbell1]

Very excited about this series!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Michael C more to come, thanks for watching :)

[@mandellapike7757]

Thank you for the video.

[@chesliadaywalker3015]

I've been embroidering for a while, but still learned something new from this great video! Thanks John.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching :)

[@jayw3627]

Thanks for the video!

[@triciahale3576]

Very informative!

[@MADEApparelServices]

Oh my gosh! So good! I learned a few great little things that I'd never seen. Nicely done :)

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Glad you learned a few things! :) Thanks for watching

[@4056Nick]

Ireally enjoyed your video. I hope I find more and can buy some of your products. I did buy the three embroidery sets.

[@trainwife1962]

What a wonderful legacy! My husband bought me my first single needle machine eight years ago today, and I ha e loved machine embroidery ev we since. Love your hooping techniques!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thank you for the kind words Anges, it's a great art form to love :) Thanks for watching!

[@missthready]

Thank you for this series

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching Jan! :)

[@gailevans5694]

Thank you, John. Always good to have a refresher course. Saving for the Enchida stations. See you Feb. 8th

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching Gail, See you then! I'm looking forward to it :)

[@rebeccarenner8927]

Thank you!

[@annhester1557]

Thank you for your clear instructions --you make everything seems so easy!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

With enough practice and patience, it will become easy :) Thanks for watching Ann!

[@bobbibuttons8730]

Thank you ever so much. I’ve just started machine embroidery and I’m at my wits end. I have a gorgeous Janome 550E and no matter what combination of fabric and stabiliser I use I get puckers. I’ve thrown away more fabric and stabiliser than I can really afford.

[@maryeasley7004]

Love learning with John

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for the kind words Mary :)

[@saraalicea3363]

Thanks for sharing your vast knowledge ❤️ 👏🏼💕

[@sharonmoore3843]

great presentation

[@carlynholmes]

Thank you for this great informational tutorial.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching Carlyn! :)

[@terryfrausto2443]

Great video. Have always learned a lot from your lessons. Keep it up. 😊

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Appreciate the kind words Terry, thanks for watching

[@christadorfling2998]

Thank you...I learn so much for a beginner. Need that that magnetic hoops and hooping stations.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching! I love using the hooping stations and magnetic hoops, makes it a lot easier :)

[@carlas.9069]

Just new to machine embroidery and am looking forward to watching more of your videos to learn all I can to stitch the best looking pieces I can. Thanks for the videos!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Welcome to the craft :) Glad you found us, thanks for watching :)

[@gsrader]

You always give so much good information in your videos.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks Glenda, glad you're enjoying them!

[@genebarfield6688]

Your educaitonal stuff is the best out there. Thank you, form a relative newbie who isn't terrified to try things any more!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Appreciate the kind words Gene :) Glad the videos can be of help to you!

[@bernicemuilenburg1035]

Thanks for the great information!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

My pleasure Bernice :)

[@EMPTYNESTERS51]

Great video for those of us who are just getting started in embroidery! So easy to follow and understand!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Appreciate the kind words :) Glad you enjoyed!

[@mollymadedesigns]

Thank you! Good information and very helpful.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Appreciate the kind words Molly, glad you're enjoying the series! :)

[@kristenmahle5047]

Thank you for this easy to follow instructional! I *finally* understand what I was doing wrong :)

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

My pleasure Kristen, very happy we could help!

[@kitwood917]

Thank you for so many useful tips 😊

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@Fallbaskets]

Very informative John. Love the Endica Hooping station I ordered from you.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

So happy to hear that Penny :) Appreciate the kind words & support

[@deeztube1]

Oh my goodness! Your hooping video has helped me so much. I wasn't sure about the best way to hoop fabric and now I know. So excited.. Thank you!!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching :) Glad you enjoyed the video

[@loricooper3183]

Learned something new! Thanl you! Now to go back and practice hooping!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching Lori! :)

[@kellysparks648]

Great information. Thank you!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching Kelly :)

[@davew6998]

Thanks, I'm excited to watch and learn from your videos

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks Dave!

[@iGadgetGirl]

The magnetic hoop is the way to go. Great video Thank you :)

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching Grace :)

[@jenniferveal9205]

Im still learning, only have had my machine for 2 months, needing some basic elementary lessons, thank you for your videos

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

My pleasure Jennifer :) Glad you found us and are enjoying the videos

[@donnapresley966]

thanks for helping me learn digitizing the easier way

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

My pleasure Donna, it's not easy without a teacher! :)

[@kerenkattelman8304]

I learned alot about hooping. I have been using the t pins since watching this video. I love how they hold the stabilizer so taut during the embroidery process.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching Deborah :) Glad you learned a useful tip!

[@jumpification1]

Proper hooping is the foundation for good stitch-outs, your videos are very helpful.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Couldn't agree more :) Glad you're enjoying the videos. Thanks for watching!

[@tonileggate]

Great video John, good to have my memory refreshed and know that some of my investments are endorsed by you.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for the kind words Toni, glad you enjoyed!

[@stefcia89]

Wow. Thank you!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching!

[@edpalmieri3470]

Very good video on the hooping stand and keeping your garnet tight without stretching

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Glad you enjoyed it Ed. Thanks for watching!

[@elizabethkerschbaum4286]

This is a good place to start to get it right for the start.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Appreciate the kind words Elizabeth, we want to make it easy for people to learn! :)

[@craft-a-rita5580]

This was a game changer video for me!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

So happy to hear that! :)

[@MarkJHandy]

I hate hooping, but the tips from this video I'll be trying. Thanks!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Don't we all! Thanks for the kind words Mark

[@silverwillow7734]

Thanks for the Legacy Design kit

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

My pleasure, enjoy the designs :)

[@zanegrey9257]

Always learn something new watching your videos!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching Zane :)

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[@katherinephillips1117]

This video is very informative. I know I will be watching this again to learn something new each time. Thank you

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Glad you enjoyed the video Katherine, thanks for the kind words :)

[@gillscarisbrick645]

Thank you for this really helpful video. I have found that hooping brings me out in a cold sweat, but since I have used your double sided sticky tape method, no problems encountered. Again thanks a million for these tips.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

So happy to hear that Gill! Thanks for watching :)

[@johnniemarsden4754]

Thank You , Loved The Video

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching Johnnie :)

[@petra4716]

WOW, thank you so much for this Video!!! I'm a beginner and learnd so much in little Time 👍🏻👏🙋🏻😊😍 🇩🇪🇺🇸

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@nevafeva727]

Thanks for this Embroidery Series. I'm super excited to take the Virtual Digitizing Class that starts on 2/8. See you there!!!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

My pleasure Nineva, we're super excited as well! See you then :)

[@traceymepham6921]

Awesome tips for hooping I knew about the tape and pins use them all the time but checking the thickness is one I will be trying asap

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for the kind words Tracey, enjoy the new tip! :)

[@grammahbear]

Very helpful. Useful hints to improve hooping which will improve the quality of my Embroidery.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

It absolutely will! Thanks for watching :)

[@michellenewitt6526]

Great video thank you

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching :)

[@cherieallen5558]

Great videos, learned I had a passion for Embroidering, recently. With the help of these videos and Digitizer’s Dream Course I will be an Expert Digitizer sooner then later.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for the kind words, I couldn't agree more Cherie :) Proper educational resources, practice and patience will get you there in no time!

[@carinabam5833]

wow thank you

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching :)

[@callegra1]

Thank you for this very informative video. Hooping is a Rey difficult task to do! Thanks for making it look easy. Can you do a video on your best tips and tricks to help center items on hoop without a hooping aid? Thanks

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching Blanca, that's a great idea keep an eye out for a video in the future :)

[@maryeasley7004]

always learning from you

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks Mary, happy to hear that :)

[@DennisKyne]

I learned something new today

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

That's what it's all about :) Thanks for watching Dennis :)

[@suzti8280]

Hi John loved your video you mentioned putting double sided tape on hoops , can you tell me is that on top or bottom you put tape .

[@KismetBP]

Great info. I had such a big problem with hooping & puckering when I first started with embroidery. Still trying to improve the quality & my ability to quickly hoop well. ❤️👍

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Kismet Thanks, hooping is one of those things you get better at with practice. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@sandrakiskunas5793]

Dear John
I have learned alot from your video! Thank you for all the great tips, I would like to know where can I get the hooping station you used and the magnetized hoop I have a janome 500e embroidery machine, and the biggest hoop that I have that came with the machine is a 7.9"×11".
I would love to purchase one of those hooping stations, I live Ontario
Thank you . Sandra.

[@spye007]

@@sandrakiskunas5793 They are sold on the Embroidery Legacy Website: www.digitizingmadeeasy.com/echidna-embroidery-hooping-station/

[@wife2aviator]

Thanks

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching!

[@MsBigRed64]

thanks for explaining to a newbie
which magnetic hoop can i use for the brother pe 800 and the persona

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

That would be best answered by your local Brother dealer as there are hoops designs specifically for your machine.

[@effiebeheshti1911]

Thank you for all your videos special this one . It's really helpful. I have a question. is this magnetic hoop works with Alliance single needle babylock?

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Effie Beheshti I believe they are available, it is most likely an aftermarket product. I’d inquire with your BL dealer first.

[@cutflower36]

You are so right, I don't use the 9x12 because you cant get a good fit, and Its a loose fit on the sides.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching :)

[@doreenburgdorfer-neu7355]

Really like the video. My only question is what type of double sided tape to you buy? any answers for me. thanks