This message was posted by signman 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/2/87.html#000006 Don't know why I didn't add this in my reply earlier...but even with regular hoops some garments (work jackets are the worst) are too heavy for the hoop arms-and pull the hoop/frame down. That's when things start to hit and pull apart. If you don't have a 'table' to slide under the throat-get all the excess material and 'accordian' fold it to slide under the bobbin area. That will take all the pressure/weight off the frame. For the jackets, just 'bend' them in half to slide it in there. Letting garments hang off the frame is not good-it will bend arms. Last year (?) someone mentioned a 'table' they built to slide in and hold garments and large stuff-I found I have some sign stock the perfect fit to slide into the 'grooves' of the Amaya stand/table so I'm going to try making one and see if it works and stays put. Will let you know! Roland =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================