Dimension of a Marker: Width, Length, and Type
A marker has two dimensions, width and length, and how you build it (in blocks or continuously) trades ease of handling against fabric utilization. Understanding these dimensions, and where splice marks go, is how a planner keeps a marker both efficient and practical.
The two dimensions
Width
Markers are made to the fabric's cuttable width, the usable portion (selvages are often not usable). When fabric width is badly inconsistent, a lot may be grouped by width with a separate marker per width. Planning to use the extra width can save significant yardage or prevent recuts when fabric arrives narrower than ordered.
Length
A marker is made for a specific style, fabric, and set of sizes, and its length sets the length of the lay to be spread. Markers may be built in sections/blocks or as one continuous marker.
Dimension of a Marker: Width, Length, and Type
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