Info about Fat Quarters & Pre-Cuts

Fat Quarters

A Fat Quarter is a specific cut of fabric measuring approximately 18" x 22" (though this can vary slightly by manufacturer). It's called "fat" because instead of cutting a regular quarter-yard (which would be 9" x width of fabric), the fabric is cut in half twice to create a more usable, squarish piece.

For inventory and sales purposes:

• Fat Quarters are typically sold as individual units with their own SKU/UPC
• They're often displayed in bundles, baskets, or on special shelves
• Pricing is usually per piece, not by yardage
• Many shops create their own Fat Quarter bundles by theme, color, or collection

Pre-Cuts

Pre-Cuts are factory-cut fabric pieces sold in standardized sizes and bundles. Common pre-cuts include:

1. Charm Packs: 5" x 5" squares
2. Layer Cakes: 10" x 10" squares
3. Jelly Rolls: 2.5" x width of fabric strips
4. Honey Buns: 1.5" x width of fabric strips
5. Dessert Rolls: 5" x width of fabric strips
6. Mini Charm Packs: 2.5" x 2.5" squares

For inventory management:

• Pre-cuts are typically sold as complete packages with manufacturer SKUs
• They're usually not broken up (though some shops may allow this)
• Pricing is per package, not by individual piece or yardage
• They're commonly displayed by manufacturer collection and pre-cut type