Hoop holders

Hand embroidery belongs to the old type of needlework. It was widespread in Slavic culture. Each nationality or even a region was recognized by the embroidered shirts and towels, as they differed in their own patterns, the color of the pattern, and the method of embroidery. The principles of needlework were inherited. During the work, the canvas for embroidery was pulled over the hoop.

Today, everyone does the same, the canvas is fixed on a hoop or on a frame, and for convenience is fixed on a holder. In this article, we will focus specifically on the holders, because thanks to them the second hand is freed up, and the embroidery process is faster and more fun.

The word "hoop" is translated as "stretch", "pull tight". The embroidery fabric is pulled over the hoop and frames. With their help, the work is smooth, neat, the threads do not tighten and do not deform the canvas. The fixtures come in a variety of sizes. Small species are easy to hold with one hand, and the other to embroider. And for large canvases, you will need a special device - a machine, a holder.

Factory-made products can be purchased in handicraft stores, their assortment is quite large, but some make their own holders from improvised means that are available in the house or in the garage. Locksmith clamps, old table lamps, clamps from coffee grinders and meat grinders are used.

It should be noted that retaining fastening structures are needed not only for large canvases - many prefer to work with two hands, placing them on top and bottom of the stretched fabric. For such purposes, there are many types of holders designed for work of different sizes.

Most devices have a variety of fasteners to help secure the hand hoop, but some come with a fixed round hoop or square frame. In any case, the structures are mobile, they are adjusted to the desired height and angle of inclination.

The difference in the types of holders is noted by the materials from which the device is made, by the methods of fixation and by location. In the latter case, structures are divided into desktop, armchair (sofa) and floor structures. Their use depends on the preferred place of work - sitting at a table, sitting on a sofa or at a machine holding large canvases.

This type of device is intended for those who are used to working while sitting in an armchair or on a sofa. There are different designs of chair holders, but they all have a movable, adjustable system for setting the hoop in the most comfortable position.

• DPK-mini from the manufacturer "Serega Master" has a rotary hoop holder and a stand consisting of three sections that can change the height. During operation, the device stand is fixed with your feet. The fasteners are designed for small round hoops or square frames - 15-30 cm.

• Another design from the same manufacturer is the SU-550. The machine is considered versatile, since it can be used while sitting on a sofa or at a table. It looks extremely simple - a frame fixed on two legs. The product is adjusted using bolts and nuts, for which a number of holes are provided.

• Hoop machine No. 10 from Light WOOD - a miniature piece of plywood that you can put in your bag and take with you on the road. It looks like a small holder bent at a 90 degree angle. During operation, the stretched canvas takes the place of the "hypotenuse" of the resulting triangular structure. The device is available in different sizes - 25x25, 30x25, 40x25, 45x25 cm.

Most buy desktop holders, considering working at the table the most convenient. On the countertop you can lay out threads, scissors, needles, beads - everything you need for the creative process. Therefore, manufacturers have developed a lot of options for this type of product. The holder can stand on the surface on legs, be attached to it with a clamp or clothespin.

• Plastic folding support Sunny Day is the best compromise between a conventional hoop and a hoop. Lightweight mobile device with dimensions of 25x30 cm folds easily and is easy to carry.

• Decorated clamp holder DPS-D, with attachment to the table, made of birch. Q-Snaps are easily attached to it. All adjustable elements can be tightened without a key.

Such designs resemble painting easels or music stands. They can be mounted on one post, or supported on two stable legs. The dimensions of the frames (80-100 cm) of floor machines are twice as large as the hoops and frames of sofa structures. Used devices for large embroidery (paintings, portraits). The machines are well adjustable and can be supplemented with magnets to hold the needles and scissors.

• Holder on a curved stand "Tugarin snake" manufactured by "Dubko" completed with TZ002 feetallowing the use of frames or Q-Snaps. Height and angle of inclination are regulated by handles. The movable modules of the device are connected by powerful metal assemblies. The base of the product is wide, heavy, non-slip, very stable.

• Embroidery machine no. 23 with helpers Light WOOD, made of pine and plywood. The frame on wooden nuts has dimensions of 100x40 cm, but you can order your own sizes. The holder is supplemented with a support for a diagram, a glass, an organizer for needles and threads. Available in luminaire versions.

In the manufacture of hoop structures, materials such as wood, metal and plastic are used. Plastic clamps from well-known manufacturers are quite reliable and work flawlessly. But the connecting parts of the plastic holder do not stand up to criticism, so many people prefer wooden or iron products. By the way, when working on wooden structures, the annoying effect of sticking of threads is not observed.

To make the holder from available tools, many devices from different materials are used. The machine can be assembled from wooden bars and slats, use clamps or screws from household appliances to fix it, the hoop is fastened with plastic clips or using small screws. They also use movable stands from old table lamps.

Today on sale you can find a large assortment of hoop holders. To make it easier to understand the choice of embroidery machines, we have prepared an overview of popular manufacturers of this type of product.

Domestic manufacturer of a variety of handicraft equipment. The company was founded in 2010. Today you can buy stands-holders, machines for embroidery and creating tapestries, frames, hoops and all kinds of accessories.

The market containing handicraft goods is 20% filled with the products of this particular company. The products are of excellent quality, made from hardwoods.

The factory offers the consumer all types of machines (floor, table, chair). In addition, in the range of handicraft products of this company, you can purchase embroidery kits, beads, threads, patterns. Frames can be found in the largest sizes. A special feature of the holders is their ability to rotate around an axis.

The Estonian company produces high quality machine tools, but it is very difficult to buy products in Russia, since there are almost no representative offices in the country. Steel holders are durable, practical and reliable. There are two models in particular demand:

• machine "Monster"designed to create large canvases;

• holder "Duplex", thanks to its lightness and mobility, it allows you not to be tied to a specific place.

Beginners should not spend money on expensive machines, you can start with plastic consumer goods, because the lesson may not like it, and the money will be spent.

A combo holder with fixed frame and hoop is available. For some models, the dimensions can be changed by the sliding method.

When buying, you need to check the operation of all moving elements, to exclude loosening and jamming. It should be understood: the more there are, the more varied sizes of frames can be used, and the more convenient it is to adjust the machine for yourself.