ExpressDesign into Hoop

Use the ExpressDesign into Hoop option to create a new embroidery in the ExpressDesign Assistant that is a best-fit to the currently selected hoop.

Depending on the shape of the embroidery design, it will fit in the hoop vertically and/or horizontally.

Create a design to fit the hoop

• Click Assistants

  

   > ExpressDesign > ExpressDesign into Hoop.

• Choose Assistants > ExpressDesign > ExpressDesign into Hoop.

Use ExpressDesign into Hoop

1. If desired, click Hoop

   

    and choose a different hoop size before using ExpressDesign into Hoop.

2. Click Assistants

   

    > ExpressDesign > ExpressDesign into Hoop. Alternatively, choose Assistants > ExpressDesign into Hoop.

3. Select the desired design type.

4. Select a picture to use for the embroidery design.

5. Step through the rest of the ExpressDesign Assistant.

When you finish, the new embroidery design is in the center of the hoop.

6. Use Save, then Export to keep the new embroidery.

ExpressDesign into Rectangle

Choosing and Optimizing Pictures for the ExpressDesign Assistant

Choose Design Type

Choose Picture

Rotate and Crop Picture

Design Size

Choose Thread Colors

Fabric and Stitch Options

Outline Finder and Expander

Monochrome Threshold

Express Trace Options

Express Border Options

ExpressDesign Assistant Examples