The two- or three-position hoops require special factory software. Our hoops allow any design to be used with software that has custom hoop sizing. You might ask your dealer which splitting software programs are best for you and your machine.
With special embroidery software and our Double-Wide Hoop Kits, you can embroider designs larger than your machine's embroidery field. You can place these oversized designs anywhere you desire within the hoop frame.
There are several software products available that split these oversized designs into the proper size for your machine. This allows you to then embroider these designs in sections, like piecing a puzzle together. Once the embroidery is completed and all pieces are sewn, it appears as if you embroidered a huge design with your machine all at once.
If you want to get creative with split or merged designs, visit Buzz Tools (www.buzztools.com) where they offer software and tutorials that make it easy.
Free Buzz Edit Trial Software for Double-Wide Hoops is available as a fully functioning 21 day demo so you can try it out for yourself.
When we developed the first Giant Hoops the only available software that would work was Buzz Tools and Embird (www.embird.com).
Embird offers CD's, software, tutorials, FAQ, newsletters, etc. to help you get started.