12″x11.5″ (305x295mm) refers to the inner hoop dimension, ensuring precise alignment for professional embroidery results. The actual sewing field is approximately 11.2″x10.7″ (285x275mm), allowing more flexibility when working with detailed embroidery machine designs or complex stitching patterns.
Product Features
Super durable and strong: passed 500,000 times repeated use and rigorous destructive testing to ensure stability during intensive embroidery sessions. The strong magnetic structure makes this metal embroidery hoop reliable for both home and industrial setups.
Ideal for all kinds of fabric hooping, especially hard-to-clamp items such as heavy, thin, fragile, stretchy, or elastic materials. Whether you use a single head embroidery machine or multiple-head system, this magnetic hoop helps achieve better hooping efficiency.
17+ hoop sizes available from 3.9x3.9 inch / 100x100mm to 17x15.5 inch / 430x390mm fully meet a wide range of hooping needs. Perfect for embroidery professionals or hobbyists who want to explore creative projects or expand their machine embroidery capabilities.
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Product Application
It performs perfectly when embroidering large square or rectangular patterns on garments like sweatshirts, jackets, T-shirts, jeans, and polo shirts. The magnetic grip keeps fabrics stable without leaving marks, making it a great addition to any embroidery with sewing machine setup.
Ideal for creating designs on pillows, home decorations, tablecloths, blankets, large bags, and embroidery patches. The precision fit of this hoop enhances consistent stitch quality, especially when pairing it with software machine embroidery tools or hoopmaster station setups.
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Packing List
1. Hoop Main Part x 1 pcs
2. Metal Brackets x 1 pair
3. Screws & Screwdriver
(Note: Brackets will be matched according to your machine brand, and need to be assembled on hoop main part with screws)
Compatible with Generations Embroidery Machine Models.
For GMC 1201C embroidery machine.
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FAQs
Who should I contact for technical support if I have trouble with installation or use?
Our expert support team is here to help with any Sewtalent magnetic hoop questions. Contact us by email, phone, or live chat for assistance with installation, compatibility, or usage on Generations GMC 1201C embroidery machines. We’ll guide you through alignment, bracket setup, and troubleshooting to keep your embroidery workflow efficient.
Compared to my machine's original round hoop, what are the advantages of using this square magnetic frame for logos?
The Sewtalent 12″×11.5″ (305×295 mm) magnetic hoop provides a more usable sewing field than round frames, making it perfect for square or rectangular logos. The flat edges simplify positioning on embroidery machines like the Generations GMC 1201C and improve alignment during multi-hooping, ensuring cleaner results and faster setup.
If I switch all the stations on my multi-head machine to these magnetic frames, what is the potential increase in daily throughput?
Switching all heads of your multi-head embroidery machine to Sewtalent magnetic hoops can increase productivity by 15–25%. Saving 30–60 seconds per hooping on each head during an 8-hour shift allows faster garment turnover and more consistent hooping pressure, ideal for industrial embroidery environments using Generations machines.
I need to embroider a very small item (like a tie or a sock). Can I 'float' these items on top of this frame?
Yes. With the Sewtalent 12″×11.5″ (305×295 mm) magnetic hoop, you can easily float small or delicate items. Hoop a piece of sticky stabilizer or base fabric, then place the small item on top. This method is safe for thin or elastic materials and works well on Generations GMC series embroidery machines.
I mainly embroider t-shirt logos. Which frame size is the most appropriate for me?
For left-chest logos, a 4″×4″ (100×100 mm) magnetic hoop is most efficient. For full-front or large back designs, consider the Sewtalent 12″×11.5″ (305×295 mm) hoop. It offers a wide sewing area ideal for t-shirts, sweatshirts, and polos when used on Generations embroidery machines or similar single-head units.
Will my embroidery machine automatically recognize this frame's size, or do I need to set it manually?
Like most third-party magnetic hoops, the Sewtalent model for Generations GMC 1201C requires manual hoop size entry. Simply set the hoop parameters in your embroidery software and confirm that your design fits within the actual sewing field (11.2″×10.7″ / 285×275 mm) to avoid frame detection errors.
How can I maintain my magnetic hoop for long-term reliability?
Keep the Sewtalent magnetic hoop clean and free from lint or metallic debris. Wipe magnets and metal brackets regularly with a dry cloth. Avoid dropping or striking the frame to protect magnet integrity. Proper care ensures stable holding strength and accurate alignment for Generations embroidery machines over extended use.
