If the fabric is very stiff, you may want to rinse it to remove the sizing and allow the fabric to dry. If the fabric is quite thin, wrap the hoop with fabric tape to help keep the fabric in the hoop.
Place the fabric over the plastic ring.
How to Put Fabric in a Spring Tension Hoop
By Connie G. Barwick, About.com Guide
Place the Fabric Over the Plastic Circle
Place the Fabric Over the Ring
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- Parts of a Spring Tension Hoop
- Lay the Plastic Circle on a Flat Surface
- Place the Fabric Over the Plastic Circle
- Determine Fabric Placement
- Place the Metal Ring Over the Plastic Ring
- Begin Squeezing the Metal Clamp
- Squeeze the Clamp Tightly
- Press on the Metal Ring to Secure
- Hold the Hoop by the Metal Clamp
- Remove Fabric From Hoop
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