Because you are about to buy way more fabric than you think. Seriously. If you are planning a big project—say, curtains for a whole room—and you order “a few yards,” you will run out. Then you’ll cry.
A bolt of fabric is a commitment. It’s not a cute accessory; it’s a big, heavy promise. When you see a bolt, you see potential: a dress, a quilt, a sail. But you also see logistics. Can you store it? Can you lift it? Do you have a friend with a truck? (I’m that friend. Please don’t call me.)
So next time you see a stack of them at the store, do this: walk up, put your hand on one, and feel its mass. That’s 15 yards of dreams, baby. Or 100 yards of upholstery. Either way, respect the bolt. It’s bigger than you think.
Now go forth. Measure twice. And maybe stretch first.
