I use 75/11 sharp needles, if there is any doubt as to whether they are in good condition I put new ones in. I read that satin will pucker if your needles are dull or if you use ball points. They need to penetrate cleanly to prevent puckering. Just my 2 pennies worth. Herb Royal Embroidery ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linen Barn" <linen@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 2:48 PM Subject: [amayausers] Re: More Satin Help Please >I use 95% Poly thread, it doesn't break as much and keeps its color better. > You want to make sure your bobbin tension is right and material thickness > as > well to prevent looping. I use the needles that came with the machine. > > > Aaron Sargent > The Linen Barn > linen@xxxxxxxxxxx > Medford, Oregon > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <BudDry47@xxxxxxx> > To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 2:32 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 >> >> >> > > >