This message was posted by SharonA 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/2/557.html#000002 I use one piece of 2.5 oz. cut away backing for the applique of the names and numbers on the back or front. If they are getting numbers, names and nicknames on the back, as they do around here, you will be hooping the back 3 times. For the embroidery of the chapter and date on the sleeves I use 2 pieces of 2.5 oz. cutaway. Don't cut open a seam but keep an eye on what the lining is doing when you hoop- in our experience the lining is sometimes longer than the jacket so smooth it out and even it up top to bottom as best you can so you don't end up with a big bubble of lining at the hem. Are you putting 3 Greek vertical letters on the front? You will probably have to sew part of the pocket closed which has not been an issue with any fraternity or sorority we have worked with. Hope this helps- SharonAnn =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================