8x12 embroidery hoop: size and what fits
A 8x12 embroidery hoop has a sewing field of about 200 × 300 mm (7.9 × 11.8 in). Keep designs about 3 mm inside each edge, so the largest design is roughly 194 × 294 mm. Typical uses: jacket backs, large designs.
- 200 × 300 mm field
- Max design 194 × 294 mm
- 13 placements fit
8x12 hoop at a glance
- Sewing field
- 200 × 300 mm (7.9 × 11.8 in)
- Largest design
- 194 × 294 mm (7.64 × 11.57 in)
- Safety margin
- 3 mm from each edge
- Field area
- 600 cm² (93.0 in²)
- Good for
- Jacket backs, large designs
Placements that fit
- Left chest
- Right chest
- Center chest
- Full front
- Back of the neck
- Upper sleeve
- Cap front
- Cap side
- Cap back
- Beanie cuff
- Tote bag
- Bath towel
- Hand towel
At each placement's typical size; tap one for its exact dimensions.
Machines that can sew a 8x12 design
Free designs that fit a 8x12 hoop
Every free design fits a 4×4 hoop, so all of them sew in a 8x12. Download them free with an account.
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8x12 hoop questions
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What size is a 8x12 embroidery hoop in mm?
Its sewing field is about 200 × 300 mm (7.9 × 11.8 in). The outer frame is bigger; the field is the area the needle can reach.
What is the biggest design for a 8x12 hoop?
About 194 × 294 mm, keeping 3 mm clear of each edge. Many machines also accept the design turned 90 degrees.
Can I sew smaller designs in a 8x12 hoop?
Yes. Any design that fits a 4x4, 5x7, 6x10, 8x8 hoop also fits, but using the smallest hoop that fits holds the fabric tighter and gives the best results.
Which machines can sew a 8x12 design?
Machines whose largest field is at least 200 × 300 mm, such as the Brother PR680W, Janome Memory Craft 550E, Bernina 790 PRO, Pfaff creative icon 2. Check that your model takes a hoop this size.
How do I make a design that fits?
Upload your artwork to the digitizer and set the width and height inside 194 × 294 mm. The stitches are calculated for that size, so nothing has to be resized later.
Other hoop sizes
Designs that fill your 8x12 hoop
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