As I work for Hancock Fabrics - I have a response for you - the only fabrics that should be "draped" are the fashion fabrics. As much as it is easier for us employees to not drape fabric (it certainly takes more time to put away), people really want to see more than just a couple of inches of this type of fabric, thus the drape.
The cottons should be organized so you can see the information easily on the top of the bolt. Selvedge edges should be on the bottom, the fold of the fabric on the top.
Does that make more sense?
Originally Posted by
sewmini
I think people tend to be courteous but I do have a problem with some retail stores who make t difficult to find the prices on their items. Hancock Fabrics here in our town has a way of folding the fabric over the end of the bolt so a customer can't see the price or the maker of the fabric. Takes time to unfold the end to see and then put it back like it was......could save all some time if the end was left to view.