This message was posted by TAXTHEAX 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/2/61.html#000012 And now a word from one of the newer guys,,, I have had my AMAYA XT for about a month now, (started 2 years ago with a Babylock EMP6). Just started to get into a large order of constructed "fitted" hats and found out a few things. 1) I too was getting the marks on the outer side of the bill due to the bill making contact with the needle bar. I use the new Amaya WACF. To solve this problem I cut a piece of mesh type backing to fit the bill of the cap and lightly spray adheasive on it to tack it to the bill and also make sure that the top bill clamp has a grip on it too. After a few uses there is no need for the spray and will stick by itself. No more marks! 2) The brand of fitted cap I am using has a couple of stitches tacking the side sweat bands to the cap. I am doing a 270 degree design on them. If the stiches are not cut the design will appear as to be sewn uphill on the side pannels. Keep this in mind any time doing anything besides just front designs. Of course unde rlay and stitching from the middle out is just as imporant. God I love this machine,,,,and this support group! Embroidery Works by Ralph =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================