Double the backing (one cutaway and one tearaway in a cris-cross shape) and try using a 60 wt thread. See if that helps. Best Regards, Veena Viswanath. Iris Embroidery 510-226-6171 www.irisembroidery.com -----Original Message----- From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 9:31 AM To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [amayausers.com] Re: small lettering 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/2/291.html#000002 I should have also told you...50/50 teeshirts are the absolute worst thing to embroider on because the fabric is so thin, uneven, lightweight, pulls, needle holes show, etc. You can easily end up with 3 layers of backing before the sewing looks good-and then you can see the 'patch' of the underlayment. Unless you are going on super heavyweight premium shirts-over 8 oz-the lighter shirts just aren't for embroidery. For polo shirts-a good quality 'pique' knit is preferable but use solvy on top to keep the thread up above the weave. A 'jersey' knit polo is nothing more than a teeshirt with a collar! Roland =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list =========================================================== =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================