Fabric Requirements Calculator
Calculate accurate fabric yardage for your sewing projects with adjustments for width and special requirements
What This Tool Is Used For:
This calculator helps you determine how much fabric to buy for your sewing projects. It accounts for different fabric widths, pattern matching requirements, shrinkage allowance, and extra fabric for mistakes. Essential for accurate fabric shopping and avoiding shortages mid-project.
How It Works:
- 1Enter the fabric requirement from your sewing pattern
- 2Select your fabric width (45″ or 60″) and target width
- 3Check boxes for pattern matching, shrinkage, or extra fabric needs
- 4Click calculate to get adjusted fabric requirements
- 5Use the results for accurate fabric shopping
Pattern Requirements
Yards required from pattern envelope
Width used in pattern calculation (usually 45″)
Actual width of fabric you’re buying
Additional Requirements
Additional yards for special needs
Recommended Fabric Purchase
Adjusted for Width
0 yards
With Adjustments
0 yards
Rounded Up
0 yards
Total Cost Estimate
Enter price per yard
💡 Fabric Buying Tips:
• Always buy a little extra – you can’t return to the store for more of the same dye lot
• Check fabric width at the store – measurements can vary from stated widths
• For expensive fabrics, consider making a muslin test first
• Buy all fabric for one project at the same time to ensure color matching
• Round up to the nearest 1/8 yard when purchasing
• Check fabric width at the store – measurements can vary from stated widths
• For expensive fabrics, consider making a muslin test first
• Buy all fabric for one project at the same time to ensure color matching
• Round up to the nearest 1/8 yard when purchasing