Skapa dina egna accessoarer med Project-in-the-Hoop

Whether you're heading off on a trip or looking for a thoughtful handmade gift, small sewn accessories have a way of making everything feel more personal and polished. Luggage tags, zipper bags, passport holders — the kind of things that make travelling feel a little more you.

If you haven't explored Project-in-the-Hoop in Creativate Software yet, now is the perfect time. Available in the Extra and Elite packages, Project-in-the-Hoop lets you create complete, fully finished accessories entirely within the embroidery hoop — no separate sewing steps required.

Where to Find It

Project-in-the-Hoop is located in the Embroidery module:

• Windows — Create tab in the ribbon bar
• Mac — Create tab in the Control Panel

Each category contains multiple projects to choose from, so there's plenty to explore.

How It Works

The Project-in-the-Hoop Wizard (Windows) or Assistant (Mac) guides you through the entire process step by step — from choosing your project and sizing it to your hoop, to layering your materials and stitching everything together. The machine does the work; you just follow along.

What You Can Make

The range of projects is surprisingly broad. A few travel-friendly favorites:

• Luggage tags — personalized and practical
• Zipper bags — perfect for organizing cables, cosmetics, or snacks
• Passport holders, key fobs, and more

They also make wonderful gifts — quick to make, useful to receive, and with that handmade touch that no store-bought version can match.