Are you using any underlay? If so what kind? Should be using a 75/11 needle at minimum if it is a structured cap might consider going to a 80/12 sharp. How big is the O? Try dropping density. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Strike" <strikesystems@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2006 11:50 PM Subject: [amayausers] 3mm 3D foam puffy on hat question... > Hi, > I am trying to do a puff Block O for a school, and have had pretty good > success getting it to look okay. But not great. > > Here's my question. When I compare this one to collegiate licensed > hats I can't get my string to lay as smooth or flat or appear as nice. > > I don't think it's too dense, it's a 2.3 density for the puff. > > Would a smaller needle do the trick? Also smaller weight thread? > > Those are the only variations I haven't tried. > > I can try the needle tomorrow if I don't hear back. But I'd have to > order the thread if someone thinks that's the ticket. > > Any help appreciated, > thanks, > Peter Strike > Logo Stitch > Indianaplis, IN > 317-525-3242 >