Fabric yardage

Hey there! When you are new to quilting and sewing knowing the yards/inches gets very confusing. When I started learning how to sew, these terms were like learning another language! Haha! I remember going online and looking for a yardage...

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…

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.

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…

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Essentials Sandalwood collection by Wilmington Prints is a beautiful tonal fabric collection featuring delicate designs and intricate details. 100% Cotton. Shop precuts, FQ Sets, and yardage now at www.shabbyfabrics.com.

Many people struggle with calculating the amount of fabric needed for upholstery projects. This uncertainty often leads to wasted material, increased costs, or insufficient fabric to complete the job. Determining the right amount of fabric for upholstery projects can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be! Read More in our Blog! #Fabric #Vinyl #FabricCalculator #UpholsteryGuidelines #DIYHomeProjects #Sewing #FurnitureMakeover

If you are a bit of a fabric hoarder like Claudia and myself then the chances are you have a whole lot of colour coded baggies of scraps of fabric just desperate to be used. This tutorial by Creat…

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

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…

Crystal Lane by Bunny Hill Designs for Moda Fabrics is a wonderful blend of floral prints, snowman prints, ditsy prints, stripes, and polka dots in Winter White, Cashmere Blue, French Blue, Crystal Blue, Winter Blue, and Nutmeg. Shop available yardage, precuts, and kits at Shabby Fabrics!

I do embroidery for a living and I collect all these empty thread spools (I do a lot of embroidery!!!!). The only thing is I don't know what to do with them. I did recycle some but I would really like to use them for some decoration. I thought of small Christmas trees. Maybe adding pompoms or felt balls to create a cone and add a decoration at the top. Maybe some Swarovsky crystals. I don't know......I'm open to any idea and of course I will post photos of the finished products.…

Sewing an accurate quarter inch seam allowance is essential so that all pieces will fit together properly. This guide will show you how to do it.

In honor of earth day today, I’m sharing some quick tips for making the most of your fabric yardage. Most of these tips will help you use less fabric and create fewer, smaller scraps. But a few will help you find ways to use the full length of fabric, again with the goal of creating fewer, smaller s

Knowing how to figure out how much backing fabric is required for a quilt is a great skill to have. Not only will it ensure that you always buy enough fabric for your project, but learning how to figure it out before having to just measure the pieced quilt top can allow you to purchase all of your fabric at the same time. Heather Thomas shows you how to calculate how much yardage of fabric is needed for different sizes of quilts.

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