Step 8: The cap frame strap may need to be tightened if it does not fit the cap snugly or loosened if it's too tight to fasten appropriately. This only is necessary when hooping a different cap style for the first time using the frame. Step 9: Smooth the lower part of the cap while snapping the buckle closed. It should be tight. Step 10: While pressing the cap material around the post, use a clip to secure the material to it. Orient the clip handles toward the back of the cap. Some wide-angle cap frames may have a different way to hold the back of the cap. Please note that clips only are necessary when sewing the sides or if the cap is unstructured. Step 11: Remove the cap frame from the gauge, as it is ready to be placed on the wide-angle driver on the embroidery machine. There are several different types of cap frames, all of which offer distinct advantages compared to the wide-angle type. For example, the conventional cap frame holds the front of the cap from multiple locations, thus minimizing cap movement. However, it only allows embroidery on a cap's front panel. Mike Doe has been working at Melco since 2002. He has held various positions, from sales to management and engineering. Currently, he is the enterprise account manager and leads the company's applications team. For more information, visit melco.com. P.38 i m p r e s s i o n s m a g . c o m SEPTEMBER 2018http://www.melco.com http://www.impressionsmag.com