This message was posted by Rod or Sharon 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/1/418.html#000007 Cindy, We tape the backing to the clamp first and then slide the garment into place. We also have placed some tape on the upper frame of the clamp and then measured and marked some index points on both sides and the top and bottom to help in lining up the garment. Yep, this means placing some line up marks on the garment too..... We also use extra clips around the outside edge of the frames for extra holding power. Make sure that any type of clip, clamps or whatever , is being used, will not come in contact with any part of the machine while doing a trace or during sewing..... Becareful of the toggle lever, the one that pulls the clamps together to hold the garment. ALWAYS, make sure this is in the down position while sewing, doing a trace or when the clamp is not in use, etc..... failure to do so will cause the lever to come into contact, at some point, with the back side of the needle case and will dislodge the needle cse, dropping one or all of the needle bars...... Rod Springer Amaya Tech & Trainer =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================