Originally Posted by Mariposa
I have found that if fabric is 42", that is good! Usually it is less. I always calculate on 40 usable inches.
I do the same, calculate on 40", and I even leave wiggle room there, to allow for trims, so really, I'm calculating on 38"ish, to be safe. I'd rather buy way too much than be one inch too shot, kwim?
As for the fq's...did you wash them? that might speak for shrinkage, though I never wash fq's...if not, i'd be calling corporate, assuming you haven't cut into them yet.