Here is the easiest way to cut a half-width of fabric.

1. Fold your cut length of fabric in half lengthwise with wrong sides together and selvages perfectly even.
2. With an iron, press a hard crease on the fold.
3. Open the fabric.

The width of a bolt is usually 45 or 60 inches (110 or 150 cm), but widths may include 35–36 inches (890–910 mm), 39 inches (990 mm), 41 inches (1,000 mm), 44–45 inches (1,100–1,100 mm), 50 inches (1,300 mm), 52–54 inches (1,300–1,400 mm), 58–60 inches (1,500–1,500 mm) and 66 inches (1,700 mm), 72 inches (1,800 mm), 96 …

Where to Buy Extra Wide Fabric

• 01 of 05. Joann Fabric and Crafts.
• 02 of 05. Fabric.com.
• 03 of 05. Warehouse Fabrics Inc.
• 04 of 05. Keepsake Quilting.
• 05 of 05. Inweave Fabric.

Egyptian cotton

Cotton sheets are more breathable than microfiber and won’t trap heat as easily, providing a more comfortable sleep. However, microfiber sheets can be more durable than cotton sheets, as natural fibers–particularly less expensive cotton options–can break down more easily with frequent washes.

While bamboo sheets tend to cost a bit more than most cotton sets, Egyptian cotton sheets are usually significantly more expensive than bamboo sets. With proper care, bamboo sheets are usually extremely durable. Bamboo sheets also tend to hold dye better, so the colors stay more vivid.

Thread count refers to the number of horizontal and vertical threads per square inch. Generally, the higher the thread count, the softer the sheet, and the more likely it will wear well — or even soften — over time. Good sheets range anywhere from 200 to 800, although you’ll occasionally see numbers over 1,000.