new fabric, shorter width
03-24-2012, 06:58 AM
#51
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We'll soon need another conversion chart, for sewing and cooking!! I know I have recipes that call for a pound can of fruit and just can't get it that way! And ice cream is no longer in a gallon container. what!?!? I can't say I ate the whole half gallon by myself anymore!?!??! LOL!!!
03-24-2012, 06:58 AM
#52
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Originally Posted by joyce888
Thanks for the heads up. But even at 42", by the time you cut off selvages you could come up a little narrow for a pillowcase, I cut my standard cases at 41".
03-24-2012, 07:10 AM
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I bought some from Joann and Christmas, they sold it to me for half off the half price, the fabric is only 24" wide! I figure I can use it for a table runner or just cut it in squares. They guy said it was a mistake on the part of the manufacturer, but I feel bad for the lady who purchased it in front of me, she had no clue and had already been long gone.
03-24-2012, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Rubesgirl
Many manufacturers are now using a 42" width. You really do have to check each bolt you want to buy from. It was a surprise for me when I bought fabric, assuming it was 44-45" and it only measured 42".
03-24-2012, 10:17 AM
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I'm from the era of 36" fabric too. Mother made all my clothes; a lot of it Dan River fabric of 4 yards to a package. It would make very, very, very full skirts which needed lots of can-can slips :>)
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