Originally Posted by
Neesie
I wash and dry all of my fabric, before cutting. During that process, the grain will settle into its permanent state, so I no longer have to worry about it; it won't do any more shifting, after sewing.
I've learned that, too. It is a bit 'distressing' to have uneven ends after the drying process - but that just proves that the fabric had gotten pulled off grain during the manufacturing process.
I usually do NOT starch - I feel that fabric should have enough body to stand on its own.
Exception: if I am cutting something like kite shapes where all the edges on the bias.