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Machine Embroidering a Cap? Needing a Special Hoop?
MacMorrighan Beginner Member since 12/22/12 Posts: 43	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/30/12 12:40 PM Hey guys, I love wearing my various caps and would love the option of being able to embroider them myself rather than paying to have it done when I buy my new SE-400. Do I absolutely require a special hoop to embroider a cap, or can I get away with using the standard hoop that'll come with my SE-400?
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 4986	Login to reply to this post In reply to MacMorrighan << Like this post Date: 12/30/12 1:25 PM Yes, click here. Remember that most caps have a seam right where most embroideries are done. Practice with an old cap and make sure you use a large embroidery machine needle. Here is a long list of "How To Machine Embroidery A Cap"
MacMorrighan Beginner Member since 12/22/12 Posts: 43	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/30/12 2:35 PM I wonder if I could use this method on my SE-400 to embroider a cap? http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/us/CapHoop.pdf
biochemistress   Advanced VA USA Member since 11/8/05 Posts: 259	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 12/31/12 9:26 PM You can do it that way. From what I can tell though, caps are so shaped and small that it's easier to pay to have them done on an industrial with a special hoop. My other thought is that making patches and sewing them onto caps would be another way to decorate them.
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 4986	Login to reply to this post In reply to MacMorrighan << Like this post Date: 12/31/12 9:42 PM Quote: MacMorrighan I wonder if I could use this method on my SE-400 to embroider a cap? http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/us/CapHoop.pdf You could give this method a try. If you want to add a quick link, as I just did, select http:// from the selection bar at the top of the message you are creating and copy the link, then give it a title when prompted.
Mrs.Moos   Intermediate CA USA Member since 11/5/02 Posts: 2340	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/1/13 1:45 AM Its been my experience that if you are going to do a cap, you need to make sure the size of the embroidery isn't very big. Like maybe a quarter or half dollar size. If you try to do a longer design or line of lettering, it will curve. That is why the multi-needle machines are superior as they camn MOVE THE HAT so that the area to be embroidered is right under the needle. I don't do hats on my ULT--just too much trouble. Couldn't imagine doing them on a smaller machine. ------ Brother ULT 2002D, Janome 6500P, Babylock Eclipse SX, Juki MO654DE, Janome Coverpro 1000CPX, Singer 15-91

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