Originally Posted by emsgranny
Has anyone else had the problem of a yard really isnt a yard anymore? It seems the employees have been taught to be very specific when cutting fabric and not "over"cut a yard of fabric!! Alot of time I will buy what I think is three yards and it ends up being 2 yards 34-35 inches!! I guess its not a really big deal but over time this adds up!! Also if I try using it for backing I come up short just that little bit!!! Frustrating to me. Wondered if anyone else has that problem. Thanks cheryl :D
I have the same problem. A few years ago, I started to notice the fabric cutters at JoAnn's wouldn't cut one thread past what I ordered, even when the end of the bolt was cut crooked. It was as though they were under strict orders, and were being watched ! I started to notice I would sometimes be a bit short when I got home, so now I watch them to be sure they are cutting what I am paying for, and I will buy a little more than what I need, to be sure. I am old enough to remember when any fabric shop I went in to would cut you a little extra fabric, and I guess it spoiled us a bit.