Hi Cindy. I don't have the XT; Big Red was made in 2004. I never sew on the sides of the hats which is what the WACF allows. The CCF allows a taller sewing field in the front. And without that metal band my fingers and thumbs aren't nearly as sore after 2 dozen or so hats...!! =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================