This message was posted by GF 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/2/323.html#000007 The waxed paper is used as a floater between the item being sewn and the machine. It's not absolutely necessary but I find it helps with thread breaks that can be caused by the needle passing through the sticky paper. GF =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================