This message was posted by Stitch This Embroidery 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/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?/topic/1/1345.html I am trying to stitch names on backpack straps. I am using Design Shop Old English font. No funny twists or tweaks. The strap on the backpack is a little padded and thick(er). I have raised my presser foot all the way up because the straps are so padded, I have also tried going down with the presser foot one click at at time just in the even it was too high. I have switched needles, needle numbers (from 8 to 3) just trying anything to get it to work. I have put my material thickness in Amaya OS from 15-25. I have lubed my rollers that the thread goes through. I have changed bobbin thread, checked the distance between the little arm thing in front of the bobbin basket, oiled my bobbin basket holder, sprayed air to remove lint, etc. Just a general cleaning and lubing. Still tons of thread breaks, quite a few needle breaks. I am using the 16 needle charcoal gray Amaya machine. I am using tear away backing. I have tried 2-4 layers of backing during the fiasco. I am at a lo ss and have to deliver 25 bags in the morning. Please help. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================