How to Put Cross Stitch Fabric in a Ratchet Needlework Frame
By Connie G. Barwick, About.com
Assemble the Frame and Roll up the Fabric
Assembled Frame, Shown Here Without Fabric
Photo © Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Assemble the frame completely and roll up the fabric. Roll the fabric up on the frame until it is tight. Use the rail adjuster to change the direction of the rails rolling - see the next step.
Prev
- Ratchet Needlework Frame
- Identifying the Parts of the Ratchet Needlework Frame
- Side View of Ratchet Frame Needlework Rails
- Mark a Line on the Fabric
- Place the Fabric between the Two Pieces of the Rail
- Insert the Rail of the Ratchet Frame in the Side Holder
- Insert the Rail in the Groves of the Side Holder
- Assemble the Frame and Roll up the Fabric
- Use the Frame Adjuster to Change the Direction of Rail Movement
- Ratchet Frame with Cross Stitch Design in Progress
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