36, 38, 42, 44/45, 48, 54, 58, 59, 60, 72, and 108 inches are the usual widths for cloth bolts, with 45, 54, and 60 inches being the most prevalent. Typically, the breadth is indicated by a label located at the end of a flat fabric bolt.
Frequently, the quantity of fabric required for a job is determined by the breadth of the material, which is frequently indicated in commercial patterns. In general, the wider the cloth, the less the quantity required. Be certain of the amount of fabric needed before the store clerk cuts it, as some patterns call for a single long piece instead of numerous shorter ones.
