This message was posted by Gabi Kat 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/2/927.html#000006 What kind of hat, backing? Needle (I use Groz-Beckert 80/12 DB x K5? I also change the needle on the first fray or thread brake pressure on the foot - up/down? try slowing down to 550-600. I use the WACF. always center/trace. structured twill I don't use backing. And alway Center-up and out on the sew. Shalom Gabi Kat Tucson =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================