Sounds like starching is a good thing with the preference being when you starch is what works best for you. This is really great info for a beginner. Especially on the stretching of the fabric. I am so glad to hear about so many ways to do things from people who are experienced. Maybe I will learn and won't make the same mistakes. At least it will give me different ways to do something so I can see what is best and easiest for me.