Originally Posted by Eddie
I know that with some homespun fabrics that I've bought that this is really an issue because the grain on those can be off like 3-4". So I actually end up with about 6" or so of unusable fabric in total from both ends.
That is the problem, and if they have it at even the slightest angle when they cut, the whole bolt could be off, because each cut will be just a little off.
I am fortunate enough to always be able to buy a little extra, which I always do. But I know many don't have that option, and if you lose a couple of inches of that yard you needed, they can't just go get more.