[amayausers] Re: Hooping Hats

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Hey all re: all of the conversation around the WACF hat hoop. I attend the ISS 
show in Long Beach and went to the Melco booth specifically to complain about 
this hoop and purchase an different model. There were 3 other users there when 
I got to the booth with the same issue and 1 more walked up after I got there. 
One of the tricks they showed us was to use a 4 inch backing strip that was 
long enough to go almost completely around the hoop from side to side. The 
reason is the points on the hoop that actually hold or grip the cap tightly 
enough so it will not move during sewing is one on each side as well as the 
teeth on the band. I demonstrated how I hoop and was corrected as I was pulling 
the cap to far forward towards the front of the frame( think toward the bill 
side). This caused the cap to lie uneven in the frame which caused me to have  
designs that tilted up one side or the other. 

Upon returning home I utilized the technique they showed me and I have been 
doing great since. I complained that more emphasis needs to be placed on proper 
hat hooping during training as it was rushed over in my class. Who would have 
thought increasing the length of the backing strip would be the fix to keeping 
the hat from traveling during sewing. Hope this helps. 

Cindy Chamberlin
Impressive Threads
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