Originally Posted by Favorite Fabrics
Happens all the time, sadly.
JoAnn Fabrics bolts are usually about 1/8 yard short.
The other manufacturers, well, it varies. But we find that we come up short by 3/4 yard on nearly every bolt we sell. Some of it is due to "generous cuts" but not all.
Discouraging, isn't it?
Yes, and the shop also gets charged for the shortage. The shops are charged for whatever the bolt end says. That is the sad part!!!