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embroidery hoop

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Word: Embroidery Hoop

Definition: An embroidery hoop is a tool used in sewing, specifically for embroidery. It consists of two circular frames (hoops) that can be tightened together to hold fabric in place while you stitch designs onto it.

Usage Instructions:
  1. Choose Your Fabric: First, select the fabric you want to embroider.
  2. Open the Hoop: Take the embroidery hoop apart by separating the two hoops.
  3. Place the Fabric: Lay the fabric over the inner hoop.
  4. Secure the Hoop: Place the outer hoop over the fabric, then press down. Tighten the screw or clasp to hold the fabric tightly in place.
  5. Start Embroidering: With the fabric secured, you can begin stitching your design without the fabric moving around.
Example:
  • "I used the embroidery hoop to keep my fabric taut while I stitched flowers on it."
Advanced Usage:
  • In more advanced embroidery techniques, you might use different sizes of hoops to accommodate various fabric types or designs. Some crafters also use tension adjustments to achieve different effects in their embroidery work.
Word Variants:
  • Embroidery (noun): The art of decorating fabric with needle and thread.
  • Embroider (verb): To decorate fabric with designs sewn on it.
Different Meanings:
  • The term "hoop" can also refer to a circular band used in sports, such as basketball, where players shoot a ball through a hoop. However, in this context, it specifically refers to the tool for embroidery.
Synonyms:
  • Stitching frame
  • Needlework hoop
  • Sewing hoop
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly relate to "embroidery hoop," but you might hear phrases like "tighten the reins" to mean controlling a situation better, which is similar to how you tighten the embroidery hoop to keep your fabric in place.
Summary:

An embroidery hoop is an essential tool for anyone interested in embroidery, as it helps keep the fabric steady while you create beautiful designs.

Noun
  1. a frame made of two hoops; used for embroidering

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