Hi, and welcome to the board. Yes when I first started I has puckers also. When I wash them you could not hardly see were they were. I do not like to use pins because they get in the way. I either spray baste outside or in the garage on a couple tables I put up. Sometimes I use the washable glue and put it on with a small paint brush. I would not rip it out because it is a big job and you may tear the fabric. Everyone on the board can help at any time.