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An improved apparatus for tensioning embroidering fabric between frames has an outer frame half template mounted to a frame assembly so as to maintain alignment with an inner frame half template when the table assembly holding the fabric is repositioned. The inner frame half template holds different

An improved apparatus for tensioning embroidering fabric between frames has an outer frame half template mounted to a frame assembly so as to maintain alignment with an inner frame half template when the table assembly holding the fabric is repositioned. The inner frame half template holds different sized inner frame halves which can be aligned with corresponding outer frame halves by adjusting the position of locator pins in the inner frame half template. The outer frame half template is adjustable to accommodate circular outer frame halves of different sizes while maintaining a common center point.

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[ I claim:] [1.] In an apparatus for applying embroidery frames to a fabric article having:a machine frame;a table supported on the machine frame for supporting the fabric article to which an embroidery frame is to be applied;a first template for positioning a first embroidery frame-half supported b

[ I claim:] [1.] In an apparatus for applying embroidery frames to a fabric article having:a machine frame;a table supported on the machine frame for supporting the fabric article to which an embroidery frame is to be applied;a first template for positioning a first embroidery frame-half supported by the table beneath fabric of the fabric article; anda second template for holding a second embroidery frame-half above the fabric article, the second template being moveable toward the table so as to apply the second embroidery frame-half to the first embroidery frame-half supported by the table with the fabric of the fabric article between the frame halves;wherein the second template and the table are supported by the machine frame so as to be adjustable relative to one another so that the position of the table relative to the second template can be adjusted;the improvement wherein:the first template is adjustable so as to maintain a common center for differently sized circular first embroidery frame halves, and wherein said adjustable first template comprises a plurality of grips for contacting said first embroidery frame half.