embroidery tips – MaddieAutumn

Structured Hat vs Single Needle Embroidery Machine

November 21, 2025February 9, 2026embroideryLeave a Comment

Most embroidery on curved/shaped hats are created with a multi-needle machine. These are machines where the hat is able to be worked inside of a curved hoop. As a single needle machine owner who does not want to shell out thousands of dollars it is time to test if it is absolutely necessary. Although I have seen some single needle embroidery done on a hat before they have been structured. Since a structured hat is more difficult, why not try it out.

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Picture Embroidery | Multi-Position Hooping

March 16, 2024April 2, 2025embroideryLeave a Comment

While it is possible to do multi-position hooping manually with free software, when it comes to picture files it is not. Being able to split up graphics in embroidery is a game changer. For instance, some creators simply do not design 4X4 hoop designs, so being able to use a 5X7 design opens up new file options. Also, some files that say they are 4” but are too large for an actually 4X4 hoop can be used with multi-hooping.

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Larger than Hoop Embroidery | Multi- Hooping Free

February 24, 2024April 2, 2025embroideryLeave a Comment

While it may seem like you need a larger hoop to accomplish certain creative projects try this multi hooping hack first. This is a free solution when you want to escape the boundaries of your machine’s hoop size. The machine I use is the Brother PE550d which has a 4X4 hoop, so trust me I know the struggle.

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