This message was posted by cmack on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/2/976.html#000007 WOW lots of questions, lets see if I can answer them all. yes I am changing the needle plate. I adjust the presser foot so it is just lightly touching the cap prior to sewing. I am using poly thread I have used 75/11 sharp and I switched over to 70/10 sharp and it got a little better. the bobbin tension drops about 1.5 inches as I hold it and drop from thread bobbin thread detection is off I am running the machine at 800spm its a WACF hoop it is a structured 6 panel hat and I was using 2 layers of cap backing. I am going to try and bump up auto feed minimums to 10 and see what happens. any other ideas? =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================