11. Hook the latch on the strap into the hook on the latch post. You may need to fold or adjust the
sweatband of the cap slightly to accommodate the hook and latch. At this point, you want to hook the
latch, but not close the latch.
12. The cap frame strap may need to be tightened if it does not fit the cap snugly or loosened should it be
too tight to fasten appropriately. This is only necessary when hooping a different style of cap for the
first time using the cap frame. Subsequent hoopings of that style should fit well after the adjustment.
To adjust the cap frame strap, loosen the two wing nuts on the left side of the frame.
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Then, push the strap down against the cap brim moving from the latch toward the wing nuts
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so that it is very snug to the cap.
Slide the strap toward the wing nut to remove the excess.
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