They are also used for small-scale embroidery to provide steady tension, affixing the edges of the fabric with push-pins or a staple gun before beginning to sew, and then removing it from the frame when the work is complete.
They are also employed for miniature needlework to maintain consistent tension, securing the edges of the fabric with pins or a staple device before commencing to stitch, and then taking it out of the frame when the work is finished.