[quote=QKO]In our small-medium online store, our practice is to give at least an extra inch on each yard and at least an extra 1/2 inch on each half-yard. We use precision rotary cutting with a locked t-square system to make sure our cuts are as straight as possible but the fabric isn't always rolled straight on the bolts. So the extra inch is sufficient in most cases to compensate for that and any ruler wiggle there might be. If it's really cockeyed on the bolt, we have to do more work to keep it straight. We also try to inspect every piece of fabric that goes out for any flaws. We end up cutting out a lot of flaws in the fabric on some fabrics, so this is a big expense as well.
No where near your shop, but thanks for this. People remember. The perfect cut would be from the factory, making sure the bolts are wound correctly. Cost effective for the factory, no. But would be nice for the purchaser.