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HoopingStation is dedicated to sharing knowledge about using embroidery machines and magnetic embroidery hoops. Join us and explore the world of embroidery, especially with the help of your friend Sewtalent Brand!

A wide shot of the BAI Mirror 15-needle embroidery machine highlights the kind of multi-needle setup many home businesses upgrade to for faster color changes and larger jobs.
A large intertwined script monogram is displayed inside the software hoop preview, showing the style and scale before stitching.
Hands tape iridescent opaque cellophane onto fabric inside a magnetic hoop right before stitching the Mylar appliqué star.
The host holds a finished embroidered toilet paper roll toward the camera, showing clean stitches on delicate paper without tearing.
A close-up of the finished “EL” patch showing the reflective Mylar sparkle effect under the stitches.
The operator leans body weight into a cap hooping station to lock a structured snapback tightly and prevent air gaps.
A close-up of the back of the stitched “FOX” sample where the presenter points out what correct and incorrect tension look like.
A magnetic top ring is pressed down on a polo shirt at a HoopMaster-style station to lock in consistent left chest logo placement.
The instructor sits at a work desk with multi-needle embroidery machines behind him, framing the discussion around building a hat embroidery brand.
The Baby Lock Solaris screen shows the Sewing Guide menu with garment icons, ready to auto-load the correct stitch and presser foot for a blind hem.
A screen capture shows the ornament pieces aligned and the cursor clicking the Weld tool to merge them into one clean object.
The finished T‑Rex embroidery is held up to the camera, showing the dinosaur, vertical “T‑REX” text, arced “Terrifying,” and a border element underneath.
Overhead comparison of the back of the hoop showing proper stitch balance versus poor tension, highlighting the 1/3 bobbin-thread rule.
A men’s dress shirt is aligned on a hooping station grid with a magnetic hoop fixture, ready for precise hem monogram placement.
A close-up of a finger tracing a row on a laminated thread conversion chart to confirm an exact color match.
Two finished in-the-hoop circle stuffies with ribbon loops are shown overhead beside scissors, highlighting the final stitched seam and turning gap.
A finished black structured cap showing a crisp, raised “Girl Dad” 3D puff embroidery result after cleanup and heat finishing.
Two people lift the protective plastic cover off the Smartstitch S-1502HC, revealing the dual embroidery heads ready for installation.
A finished SewWhat‑Pro name frame with “ALICE” perfectly centered between two satin bars, ready for a 4x4 hoop stitch-out.
A close-up view of the Emerald 183 main electronic circuit board showing the connector layout used for reassembly checks.
A close-up comparison of the finished sublimated patch with a crisp embroidered edge, showing the time-saving hybrid look.
The Baby Lock Altair preview screen displays the true stitched simulation of a decorative fill, making it easier to judge scale and density before you stitch.
A close-up of the Floriani “Remove Overlapped Stitches” dialog box with the overlap value changed to 1.0 mm for a cleaner fill-on-fill cutout.
A screen capture shows the bell shape snapping into place right after the top corner nodes are deleted in PE Design 11.
The finished floral bouquet embroidery is shown neatly stitched on purple fabric inside a wooden hoop.
A wide shot of the Hoop Master station with the 8.41" x 9.18" Mighty Hoop installed in the fixture, showing a fully assembled, ready-to-hoop setup.
A close overhead view shows the fabric layers being placed to form the in-the-hoop sandwich for William’s arms.
A side-by-side comparison of a large 300×300mm tubular hoop and the ST-M1010 magnetic hoop, highlighting the real usable sewing area difference.