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Review on Brother SA445 12 Inch 5 Inch Extra by Dawn Fischer

Revainrating 5 out of 5

For the *really* big projects.

Brother 5x12 Embroidery Hoop / B001TOW496 I bought this to use with my Brother PE700II USB Embroidery Machine - the machine comes with a large 5x7 embroidery hoop but I figured it wouldn't hurt to get one to have a larger embroidery hoop at hand "just in case". In general, you should use the smallest frame that is acceptable for the project - while you can use a larger frame with smaller pieces (using adhesive backing), a smaller frame makes it easier to place material accurately and uses less stabilizer, resulting in less space You save money. . This hoop works perfectly with the PE700II, apart from the size it is identical to the hoop that comes with the machine. Simply unscrew the fastener to release the hoop, place the fabric and stabilizer face up on the hoop, place the inner hoop and tighten the screw. The PE-700II machine does not allow you to try patterns larger than 5x7. Instead, these hoops are designed for repeating patterns, so you don't have to re-clamp each time and potentially lose your place. The hoop can be attached in three different places (top, bottom and center) and you can move the starting position of the pattern using the machine's programming. This hoop is perfect for repeating patterns on the back of jackets, legs or quilted tops, but *in most* cases this hoop is not used very often. In fact, I wouldn't recommend investing in these tires until you actually have a pattern that calls for it - chances are you can work on smaller tires for a long time. does not appear on the LCD when viewing templates - this is not difficult to understand, but you need to know what you are doing. However, if you can only afford an extra hoop, I would probably recommend getting a 4x4 medium hoop (Brother SA443 Medium Hoop 100mm x 100mm) simply because many designs fall into 4x4 sizes. However, if you can afford a set, you will definitely have plenty of it. Which brings me to my second point: the prices of these tire attachments seem to vary a lot, and I was able to get them for *much* cheaper than what's shown here as part of a tire kit that includes one of the four basic tire sizes for my car . So I would recommend doing some research to find the best deal for the price. Ana Mardoll

Pros
  • For use with select Brother models; see user guide or list below
Cons
  • Crumpled Packaging

Comments (3)

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December 22, 2022
Not Brother brand hoop as description states. I feel deceived!
December 15, 2022
As described
October 26, 2022
Best price for this Brother accessory.