There are three common sizes of embroidery hoops: 4 x 4, 5 x 7 and 6 x 10 inches. As the machine cannot sew very close to the edge of the internal hoop, the maximum area it can embroider upon is smaller than the hoop size itself. Rather, the size of your embroidery hoop gives only an indication of the size of design it can embroider.įor instance, a 4 x 4 hoop may measure 5.3 x 5 inches around the outside, suit a 4 x 4 inch designs and have a sewing field or stitch limit of only 3.93 x 3.93 inches. This is because the physical hoop size is not the actual sewing field, nor the actual size it is known as. Even more confusing, if you measure the area of sewing field within the hoop, it too would be different. If you were to physically measure your hoop, you will find it is a different size. The hoop sizes for each machine will be listed in the manual which comes with it. A cheaper machine is likely to only have one small hoop, while the top of the range model often has several sizes.Įmbroidery machine manufacturers will identify their hoops by sizes, usually in inches.
The size hoop or hoops your embroidery machine come with depend on the manufacturer, the machine itself and how much you pay for it. Everything you want to do with your machine depends on the size hoops you have available. When it comes to machine embroidery, the size of your hoops matter. Understanding Machine Embroidery Hoop Sizes & FormatsĮver wondered why your machine embroidery hoop sizes are different to the actual size they will stitch? Or maybe you’ve discovered that some designs have been digitised for a specific hoop size you don’t have? How do you know which design format you need for your embroidery machine? Relax, because I’m going to explain everything you need to know about the sizes of your hoops and which design format to pick …Įverything You Need to Know About Machine Embroidery Hoop Sizes
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