I have done both structured and unstructured. I don't use any backing on the structured ones and a stiff tear away on the unstructured. The larger run I did (for myself) I used walmart specials ($1 each). For my customers, they have been choosing Port Authority caps: CP80, C837, C815. I also let customers supply their own stuff so whatever they bring in.... I don't do anything special on my lettering--I treat it as a woven fabric for underlay (I usually don't add anything to the base letters). I do use a ball point needle as it seems to give a good sew out and I hate to change needles doing so only if absolutely necessary (maybe I should try it and see what it looks like). Again, I really think the sew out is in the digitizing and since I don't do that I can't help you in that department. Sorry I couldn't give any great tips but there it is. Hope it helps. Dorothy Compton Bee Embroidered _www.BeeEmbroidered.com_ (http://www.beeembroidered.com/) (916) 635-7467 Rancho Cordova, CA In a message dated 5/26/2005 8:57:17 PM Pacific Daylight Time, post@xxxxxxxxx writes: Dorothy, What kind of hats are you running? I'm impressed that you are running at that speed, and last by not least - what do you do special on your lettering? Pat ----- Original Message ----- From: <DLCompton@xxxxxxx> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 11:37 PM Subject: [amayausers] Re: Help Sewing Caps > > FYI, I don't have any problems with caps and I usually run them around > 1000spm. Maybe my ignorance was bliss. I did have some flagging but since I got a > newer presser foot (it comes standard on machines now) it runs great. I don't > even adjust my bobbin. I use my WCAF. Perhaps the most important thing on > hats is good digitizing (although I get good results on my lettering...and I > can't output center out so it sews left to right). I hadn't written in earlier > as so many more experienced users were offering great advice but perhaps some > can see this as an encouragement. My cap runs are usually small (1-6 pieces) > so I don't buy extras. I did do about 40 as a give away for a business > showcase I participated in (I used "cheap" walmart caps). > > So....I hope this helps....you did not purchase the wrong machine. > > > Dorothy Compton > Bee Embroidered > _www.BeeEmbroidered.com_ (http://www.beeembroidered.com/) > (916) 635-7467 > Rancho Cordova, CA > Amaya Owner since Oct. 2002 > > In a message dated 5/26/2005 6:01:11 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > luann@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: > > Okay, now I am a little worried about all of this! > I just got my machine a couple of weeks ago and am going to training June > 20-24th in New Jersey. > > All of the problem with caps is really beginning to scare me! > > Please tell me I did not make a mistake purchasing the Amaya? > Thanks... > LuAnn @ MySewingShop > > > >