4x4 embroidery hoop: size and what fits

A 4x4 embroidery hoop has a sewing field of about 100 × 100 mm (3.9 × 3.9 in). Keep designs about 3 mm inside each edge, so the largest design is roughly 94 × 94 mm. Typical uses: small logos, monograms, patches.

  • 100 × 100 mm field
  • Max design 94 × 94 mm
  • 7 placements fit
A 4x4 hoop's 100 by 100 mm sewing field with a stitched design100 × 100 mm field

4x4 hoop at a glance

Sewing field
100 × 100 mm (3.9 × 3.9 in)
Largest design
94 × 94 mm (3.70 × 3.70 in)
Safety margin
3 mm from each edge
Field area
100 cm² (15.5 in²)
Good for
Small logos, monograms, patches

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4x4 hoop questions

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What size is a 4x4 embroidery hoop in mm?

Its sewing field is about 100 × 100 mm (3.9 × 3.9 in). The outer frame is bigger; the field is the area the needle can reach.

What is the biggest design for a 4x4 hoop?

About 94 × 94 mm, keeping 3 mm clear of each edge. Many machines also accept the design turned 90 degrees.

Which machines can sew a 4x4 design?

Machines whose largest field is at least 100 × 100 mm, such as the Brother PE535, Brother SE600, Brother SE630, Brother SE700. 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 94 × 94 mm. The stitches are calculated for that size, so nothing has to be resized later.

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