Measuring Your Machine Arm Spacing (AS)

Arm Spacing (AS) refers to the distance between the embroidery machine pantograph arms which hold the embroidery hoops. To verify your machine's arm spacing distance, please measure the total width across an existing hoop including the metal brackets.  This measurement would be slightly less than the pantograph arm spacing measurement. Arm Spacing is also sometimes referred to as "Embroidery Field" or "Sewing Field".

Example: For an embroidery machine with a listed sewing field of 360 mm (14.2"), the AS distance measured on the hoop may be about 355-356 mm (approximately 14.0”)