We do very large designs (over 70,000 stitches) on white satin jackets and have no problems whatsoever. We use rubber shelf lining strips in the corners of our jacketback hoop just to maintain a good tight hooping. We also use a new, sharp needle. We use mostly Metallic threads on that particular jacket as well. Be sure your hoop is either wrapped in ribbon or some type of tape is helpful too. (However, ours aren't). Sharon Rod Springer Melco Trained Technician/Owner (Design Shop Pro+ Digitizing) Boise, ID (208) 938-3038 springer37@xxxxxxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: <BudDry47@xxxxxxx> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 3:32 PM Subject: [amayausers] More Satin Help Please > The more I read about doing satin jackets the more unsure I am. Is it better > to use rayon or polyester thread on jacket backs? Also been told and have > read sharp and small ball-point needles? Any suggestions will be appreciated! > > David > Bev's Everything Embroidery > TN > >