Preparing to Embroider- Stretching Fabric into the Hoop

Embroidery Basics - Stretching Fabric into a Hoop.

[@debbieolagues5283]

I haven't embroidered in ages. Your basic embroidery videos are wonderful. You explain each stitch and demonstrate them slowly and clearly enough for beginners to follow and this one on how to put your fabric into the hoop properly was so good. I always tightened my hoop around my fabric but never thought of drumming it to make sure it was tight enough. Thanks for the tip. I can't wait to get started practicing my embroidery stitches.

[@vivi1649]

About to start an Embroidery project that will be a Christmas gift. I've never done it, but I'm so excited to start! This is so helpful. It may seem super basic, but for someone like me, it's really a life saver. Thank you!

[@kaylaroseantonie4881]

Love your videos! Do you buy your fabric online? Or in store? If in store which store?

[@riverbirchthreads4791]

Kayla Rose Antonie hi there! This fabric is from Michaels craft store!

[@NT-fc8tk]

Where do you primarily buy your fabric? As a beginner I’m having trouble with where to look for supplies (such as your water soluable blue marker - I see lots of people have them but i wouldn’t know where to find them)

[@riverbirchthreads4791]

Natalie T hey there! Both the fabric and the water soluble pen are from Michaels craft store! :)

[@jeowykhoo1054]

Hi! Love ur videos but what if my fabric always has frays at the end, how do I fix them?

[@riverbirchthreads4791]

Jeowy Khoo hey there! Sometimes that happens to me as well. I always try to cut the fabric large enough that there’s plenty of roll on the sides (in case of frays). I trim mine away and try not to pull too much directly on the edge of the fabric and that seems to keep them at bay! Hope that helps you.

[@MyPetscartoon]

Hi