This message was posted by Impressive Threads 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/2/812.html#000001 Joe, yes the teeth of the top strap must meet the teeth on the bottom of the hoop. this is what holds the cap like a clamp. Make sure you use enough backing that goes almost all the way around the cap. I use the 4inch roll of tearaway from melco. I measure a strip of about 14 inches for each cap. This keeps the cap from traveling while sewing. Happy sewing! Cindy in Phoenix =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================