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I've noticed that as time goes on, fabrics are not often 44"/45" wide anymore. Many of the fabrics I buy (major brands from LQS) are now about 40"/42" wide - not to mention what you lose with even wider selvedges than ever. I have not seen any recent patterns that reflect these changes and wonder when (if) the pattern makers will take this into consideration. It's not usually a problem for me as I always buy more than I need for a project to allow for shrinkage and just in case I need a bit more. I'm sure the people that are new to quilting are not going to realize this though.
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Interesting topic
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I noticed this too. It can make a big difference in yardage requirements.
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When I figure out my fabric requirements for any project, I base my measurements on the wof being 40"...it just works for me.
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Interesting topic
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I've always used the 40" amount when figuring fabric. Now, if they go back to 36", I'll be worried...
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Originally Posted by Deb watkins
When I figure out my fabric requirements for any project, I base my measurements on the wof being 40"...it just works for me.
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I try to buy more than is called for to allow for mistakes in cutting. Then I can add to my stash if it isn't needed. Better to have too much than to be short a few inches. Ask me how I know that!!
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Originally Posted by Deb watkins
When I figure out my fabric requirements for any project, I base my measurements on the wof being 40"...it just works for me.
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Yup, me too...WOF is 40" in my world, always has been (makes the math easier :lol: ).
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