Make sure that the latch hook part is completely disengaged and free from the hook that catches it and then you can hold the rubber coated part at the top (mine is black) and open it like a book from the latch on the left to the right. I can send a photo if it doesn't make sense. Sincerely, Ron Vinyard Body Cover Design 420 SW H Street Grants Pass, OR 97526-2532 541-471-1504 1-888-435-0176 Fax 541-471-0427 www.bodycoverdesign.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Darlene Weber To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 9:49 AM Subject: [amayausers.com] Re: Bucket hats Ok John, I broke down and ordered the conventional cap frame fo rthe Amaya and just got it. I sound so stupid asking this, but how in the world does it open???? When I release the latch, nothing opens to put the cap in? What am I missing??? It really has been an aweful long week!!!!!!! Thanks! --- On Wed, 1/14/09, John Yaglenski <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: From: John Yaglenski <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [amayausers.com] Re: Bucket hats To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 10:38 AM Hoop and sew exactly as a traditional cap - simple as that using a conventional cap frame :) Order a few extras for practice. Seems hard at first but once you do one or two - things fly right along. - - - - John Yaglenski President / Chief Executive Officer Levelbest Communications Community Websites - Graphic & Web Design - Strategic Marketing I: levelbest.com / P: 301.591.2481 - 888.229.1779 Levelbest Network WebSites Include: INTERCOT | WebDisney | AmayaUsers | INTERCOTwest Levelbest Embroidery | UrbanaMaryland | Mousehut This e-mail message and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify Levelbest immediately -- by replying to this message or by sending an e-mail to john@xxxxxxxxxxxxx -- and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Darlene Weber" <image_maker31@xxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 11:36 AM To: "Amaya" <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [amayausers.com] Bucket hats I know there has been previous discussion on this site as to suggestions on how to sew bucket caps. I have an order for front backs and tops of bucket caps. Any suggestions??? Thanks!