Fabric yardage chart

One of the best pieces of advice I have learned is: Measure Twice, Cut Once. I believe and follow that guideline for most of the sewing and other DIY's I create, and it has saved me money and grief. When I can predetermine the finished size of a project, I can calculate how much material I need to buy. Whatever project I plan, I usually buy just a little extra of any materials or ingredients only in case. Before heading out to your favorite fabric store, prepare yourself with some knowledge…

Get the printable yardage chart and keep it for future reference. Learn exactly how big is a yard of fabric in meters, inches or feet. What you can make with that yard of fabric

Two days ago I had a conversation with my sister Audy (she’s kinda popular around this blog lately, isn’t she?) about using sheets for sewing projects. She is making an owl toddler sleeping bag for a church activity, and told me she thought it was going to cost her about $150 to make. Crazy! I...

When you’re just starting out sewing, shopping for fabric can be a daunting task — especially when you’re going it alone without help from an experienced sewist. You don’t …

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Your project instructions call for two yards of 60" wide fabric, but the fabric you want to use is 45" wide. Hmmm... attempting to dredge up that old math lesson in proportions is probably not going to happen on the fly. Instead, print out our handy conversion chart for those times you don't have a pattern envelope with a yardage conversion table. Remember, these are general estimates. If your fabric has a big motif, a large repeat or is directional, it's best to buy extra. When working with…

Find out how big is a yard of fabric, check out fabric yardage conversion chart (to inches and centimeters), and see what we can make with one yard of fabric.

Yardage chart for upholstering your chair, sofa, couch or love seat. Also, find out the yardage needed for pillows, slipcovers, duvets and headboards.

Begin your quilting journey with confidence! This handy fabric yardage calculator gives you the exact fabric yardage you need for your quilt, ensuring you get the most out of your fabric every time.