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Figure 4-1. Threading a needle
Using an Embroidery Hoop
An embroidery hoop makes any hand-stitched conductive
thread project easier! It keeps your fabric flat and taut so your
circuit ends up free of bunching. You can pick one up at your
local craft store or online, and they come in many sizes and
shapes. Place the solid inner ring on your work surface, then lay
your fabric over it. Place the outer adjustable ring over the inner
ring, sandwiching the fabric like the head of a drum ( Figure 4-2 ).
Tighten the adjusting screw, meanwhile pulling the fabric taut in
the hoop ( Figure 4-3 ). Both should be very tight, or you'll end up
readjusting it more times than necessary during stitching.
Figure 4-4 shows the fabric ready to be stitched.
If your hoop has a “grip lip” on the solid inner circle,
it should be facing up when you set up your fabric.
The lip adds an additional turn the fabric has to take
as it's pinched, securing it further. While tightening,
make sure the lip is gripping the fabric and not stuck
against the outer ring to reap its beneficial effect.
 
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