地じ直なおし

noun

pre-shrinking cloth; treating fabric before cutting

Sewing term: washing, steaming, or soaking fabric before cutting to prevent later shrinkage or distortion.

• 新あたらしい布ぬのは、裁さい断だんする前まえに地じ直なおしをしたほうがいい。

  It's better to pre-shrink new fabric before cutting it.