Originally Posted by
PaperPrincess
I would try heavy starch and/or a stabilizer.
I agree. If you are just practicing and have nothing else available, I think even typing paper would work as a stabilizer.
Have you looked online? I found this short video tutorial:
http://www.sewingmachinesales.co.uk/...wing-plate.htm
The video does mention to use a stabilizer when hooping the fabric.