When you press do you pull on the fabric? I did it. Friend of mine showed me what I was doing wrong and it does make enough of a difference. Even though I starched the fabric, I pulled on the fabric because I wanted it really flat. I was wonking it as I ironed and pulled. Press and ironing are two different actions when using an iron. Also just got done watching Jenny from Missouri Star. She puts couple anchor stitches in beginning and makes sure her ends are together before she continues to sew.