One Yard – The selvage runs along the yardstick in this photo. The fabric has been folded from selvage to selvage.A yard measures 36 inches or 3 feet. A yard of fabric is 36 inches by whatever width is listed on the bolt. A yard of most cotton fabric is 36 inches by 44/45 inches.
Backing fabric for quilters has gained in popularity recently. A yard of backing fabric is usually 36 inches by 108 inches. If you would like to purchase 108″ fabric from Amazon, click here.
