Originally Posted by illinois
--and do you remember there was a device mounted on the edge of the table that they simply pulled the fabric through it and it measured off the length? A dial would go around to indicate how much yardage had been pulled through. Then it would clip the appropriate spot for how much you requested and they tore the fabric instead of cutting it? Really quick way of measuring yardage!
Oh my gosh! I do remember those. My word, haven't thought of those since last seen used. Probably was more accurate. It's nice when some stores automatically give you a couple of inches more just to be "safe". The way some clerks cut, you have no idea if you're getting your full yardage. I hover over the clerk and help straighten out the fabric and get dirty looks. lol Oh well, thanks for the memory.