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The grommet panel must be a minimum of 70 inches wide, between the side hem seams, to provide just slightly more than 1.5 times fullness on the 40-inch space.
Although fabric widths have varied from bolt to bolt over time, modern material typically measures between 42 and 44 inches from side to side, called selvage to selvage in sewing terms. Material can also be cut into partial lengths as well, such as a half-yard, a quarter-yard and fat-eighth pieces. Learn more about Measurements