Our most common question is 'What is a fat quarter?' The diagram below shows how all the various cuts of fabric are measured, but in short:
- A fat quarter is where half a metre is cut off the fabric bolt, then cut in half again parallel to the selvedge - finished size is approximately 20" x 21-22" (50cm x 55cm) including the selvedge
- A long quarter is simply quarter of a metre cut straight off the bolt - finished size is approximately 10" x 42-44" (25cm x 110cm) including the selvedge.
Fabric size guide:
We sell fabric in quarter metre units, orders of more than one unit are sent uncut as a single piece. Please see the chart below to see how many units to order for common length requirements:
| Length required | Amt. of units to order |
| 1/4 metre | 1 |
| 1/2 metre | 2 |
| 3/4 metre | 3 |
| 1 metre | 4 |
| 1 1/4 metres | 5 |
| 1 1/2 metres | 6 |
| 1 3/4 metres | 7 |
| 2 metres | 8 |
| 2 1/4 metres | 9 |
| 2 1/2 metres | 10 |
| 2 3/4 metres | 11 |
| 3 metres | 12 |
UK: This item will be sent via Royal Mail, you can choose first class, estimated delivery time 1-2 days or second class, estimated delivery time 2-3 days at checkout.
Order before 12 noon for same day dispatch (Monday - Friday) - orders received after midday will be dispatched either the same day or the following working day depending on how busy we are.
08 March 2024 | Jacqueline
Received the following day from ordering excellent quality and service
Beautiful colour, lovely fabric, well cut 31 October 2023 | Susan
I love the Makower Spraytime range and I have quite a bit of it, in different shades, in my stash. For me, it's the perfect blender. It's not a "solid" colour - there is some tonal shading and this is a lovely shade of blue. It was well cut, beautifully packaged and arrived safely. Thank you.
29 July 2020 | Stella
I love this fabric, beautiful when you want something a little more than a plain fabric but not patterned 👍🏻
24 July 2020 | Jude
Lovely fabric
23 July 2018 | Valerie
Got this blue material to edge a quilt that I'm making for my granddaughter. As always very good quality and service arrived day after ordering.
14 February 2018 | Christine
beautiful a delight to work with
06 June 2017 | Patricia
I have always received a prompt and efficient service. quality was excellent
06 August 2014 | Beatrice
excellent quality, excellent service!
11 September 2013 | Vera
Super quality and colour as always
06 June 2013 | Pauline
Good quality cotton fabric and just the right colour for my project.
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