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Getting the Weavers Cloth Drum Tight in the Locking Hoop

By Amy

Getting the weavers cloth drum tight

Exactly what does it mean to get your weavers cloth drum tight,

and how do you go about doing it?

Punch Needle Hoops:

First things first – let’s talk hoops.  

Not all hoops will work well with punch needle.

Even if you start with the weavers cloth super tight,

it will slip as you punch and get saggy.

When you use a regular embroidery hoop, it will get saggy REALLY fast!

But, if you use a locking hoop, it stays tighter much longer.

(The locking hoops also come in lapstands so you don’t have to hold the hoop as you punch.)

Another option to consider is getting a gripper strip frame.

With those, the fabric stays drum tight until you remove it from the frame.

Unfortunately, they are also fairly expensive.

If you are handy or have a woodworking friend, you might try making one yourself.

Get the Weavers Cloth Drum Tight:

You will need a locking hoop or lapstand, weavers cloth, pliers, and a screwdriver.

Start by separating the two pieces of the hoop.

Center the weavers cloth over the inner part of the hoop.

Place the outer part of the hoop over the top.

Place weavers cloth over hoop

Tighten the wing nut on the hoop.

When you get the hoop tight-ish, alternate between tightening the wing nut

and pulling on each side of the weavers cloth to tighten the fabric.

Make sure to keep the fabric square by watching the woven lines in the fabric.

tighten the hoop

To finish tightening the hoop, hold the wing nut with pliers

and use a screwdriver to finish tightening the screw in the hoop.

Watch the Video:

Blessings~
Amy

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Getting the weavers cloth drum tight in a hoop

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