Need help in buying fabric please, for a little girl's skirt idea.

[Floweryfields]

I thought a fat quarter was just a big square, not actually a full width of the roll?

[Arcadia]

Yes a at quarter is not a full width of the roll. Some places will give you two pieces together, uncut if you order two fat quarters, but others have it all cut.

I would order two fat quarters and go from there. You might only get the border on one piece or both. It will make it interesting and fun! I would also download one of the free patterns jack rose suggested.

Photos when you're done please!

[Gigi]

I thought a fat quarter was just a big square, not actually a full width of the roll?

according to these listings i am reading, a fat quarter, is a quarter of a yard. Yes, a square, not the full width of the roll.

You need the full width of the roll for dressmaking, which is why i would not buy ONE fat quarter, to make a skirt.
i think the FQ listings are really aimed more at people wanting to QUILT with the fabric, not make clothing. (or attempt to make, in my case!).