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Scorch marks
A brown or yellow mark burned into fabric comes from an iron too hot for the fiber, or leaving it in one spot too long. Test heat on a scrap first and keep the iron moving.
beginner · Pressing problems
Seam allowance show-through
Ridges from seam allowances visible on the right side of lightweight fabric come from pressing directly over the seam without protection. Press over a seam roll or slip paper strips under the allowances.
intermediate · Pressing problems