I can remember the 36 inch fabrics and the patterns had yardage and fabric requirments that had a list for 36 inch fabric.
Yep this makes me feel old too.

The old sewing patterns had yardage amounts for 36" or 45" fabric, I think.

The red is probably chambray--like denim but thinner. This was/is a popular fabric for men's shirts.

Wow

I remember 36" fabrics and the cotton fabric had to be sprinkled for a day so when you ironed it it actually looked like it had been ironed, not the beautiful cottons of today. I remember how nice the poly blends were also, wash and wear, I never bought anything or fabric that was cotton until the new cottons. Being raised in the 50's, I remember lots of things for the most part things now are better.

I remember 36 in. wide fabric too. This was before wash and wear blends. I don't remember when they went to 42/44 inch. wide. Now that is really something, something that actually increased to give us more for our money instead of less.

I remember that too, when there was a sale on fabric I remember my mom buying it for a penny an inch, imagine, 36 cents a yard! Of course the quality may not have been the best, but still!!

I receive 100% cotton from a friend who's grandma quit sewing in the 50's and it's all 36" wide. I also have a few pieces that are only 32" wide.

What a great find. It will keep you busy. Have the girls and guys on here thought about how "going Green" we are doing this? We can still sew to our hearts content.

In the 60s and 70s there were a lot of 36" fabrics.

Remember when women's blouses and men's shirts HAD to be pressed to get the wrinkles out. Now the fabric is so much nicer.