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<\/p>\nIf you do several different sewing projects (or at least plan on it) then you will run into several different types of cuts of fabric.\u00a0 What is the difference between a fat quarter and a fat eighth?\u00a0 Well, here is a list of some of the most common fabric sizes and some of their uses.<\/p>\n
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Yard<\/strong> \u2013 A yard is 36 inches in length but the width can range depending on the fabric type and company selling it.\u00a0 Although quilting cottons typically range from 42\u201d to 44\u201d wide, there are some materials that are a lot more or less in width.\u00a0 Most advertised prices in stores will be \u201cBy the Yard\u201d or \u201cPer Yard\u201d. \u00a0There is usually several yards of fabric on a bolt from the manufacturer. \u00a0Many projects require a purchase of a full yard of material or more.<\/p>\n Half Yard<\/strong> \u2013 A half yard is 18 inches in length and the width varies by fabric and company.\u00a0\u00a0 Some online companies will offer their fabric \u201cBy the Half Yard\u201d because many people don\u2019t need a full yard of fabric.\u00a0 Although regular stores do not advertise their prices in half yard cuts it is still possible to purchase only a half yard.<\/p>\n Quarter Yard<\/strong> \u2013 A regular quarter yard cut is 9\u201d in length (a quarter of a full yard) and the width is based on the fabric.\u00a0 This measurement is often confused with the fat quarter cut.\u00a0 Retail stores are willing to sell fabric from the bolt at a quarter yard increment.<\/p>\n Fat Quarter<\/strong> \u2013 A fat quarter is one fourth of a yard of fabric and will usually measure 18\u201d x 21\u201d.\u00a0 This measurement will vary depending on the width of the fabric you are using.\u00a0 If the fabric is 44\u201d wide then the cut will be 18\u201d x 22\u201d.\u00a0 This is a very common measurement in many projects such as baby burp cloths, blankets, patchwork, appliqu\u00e9 and strip piecing.\u00a0 Many patterns will require a start of a fat quarter because it allows you to have a larger chunk of material to work with as opposed to a regular quarter yard.<\/p>\n Fat Eighth<\/strong> \u2013 This is simply half of a fat quarter and will typically measure about 18\u201d x 10\u201d.\u00a0 This measurement will vary as well due to fabric width.\u00a0 You may see pieces that are 18\u201d x 11\u201d.\u00a0 A fat eighth can be cut either lengthwise or widthwise depending on the project or your preference.\u00a0 These are used in quilts, bags, and appliqu\u00e9 as well as many other projects.<\/p>\n Square<\/strong> \u2013 The measurements for squares vary based on projects.\u00a0 It is simply a square piece of fabric with all 4 sides measuring the same.\u00a0 Many common square measurements are 3\u201d x 3\u201d, 4\u201d x 4\u201d, 5\u201d x 5\u201d, 6\u201d x 6\u201d and 9\u201d x 9\u201d.\u00a0 Obviously the range for squares can be anything.\u00a0 Quilting is probably the most commonly related sewing projects related to squares but there are many other projects such as patchwork and toys.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you do several different sewing projects (or at least plan on it) then you will run into several different types of cuts of fabric.\u00a0 What is the difference between a fat quarter and a fat eighth?\u00a0 Well, here is a list of some of the most common fabric sizes and some of their uses. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":35,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n