Figure Out How Much Fabric to Buy

Learn how to calculate yardage for your sewing project in this latest installment of Your Sewing Questions Answered. Figuring out how much fabric to buy is much easier than you might think. Blog post with more info and printable yardage chart here ↓
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[@MrsChokita]

What a great idea with the painters tape!

[@Mellysews]

Thank you! 😊

[@amdelorey]

When I saw the title I thought How much fabric to buy?? All the fabric!!! Thanks for your video for when I am felling more logical and sane!

[@Mellysews]

I mean, all the fabric is the appropriate response when you win the lottery 🙂

[@auntiezann5146]

I just discovered your channel! I am hugely spatially challenged, so I always buy too much fabric, just to be sure! This makes so much sense! Thank you thank you!

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@swiinka]

Yet another brilliant sewing tip video, thank you!

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dianem8358]

Great idea! But did I miss something? You folded the fabric with selvedges in the middle and then placed a sleeve piece on top. I only see that working when the fabric has just one fold. Love your videos!!

[@Mellysews]

Ha, you're right, I missed that without actual fabric! That method would get me one sleeve but not two.

[@youme77324]

Thanks!!!! I was looking for formulas and online calculators this is way more practical!!

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gwyn9846]

What you've done is absolutely brilliant!!

[@Mellysews]

Glad it's helpful!

[@wandablack905]

So simple - now that you explained it. Thanks so much!

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jilllukas]

Thank You for Simplifying this. You're Awesome!! 😉😊 Have a Great Day & Take Care!! 😊 TFS!!🥰

[@Mellysews]

Thank you! You too!

[@lisaw2513]

Thank you so much for the simple and clear explanation!

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@idkwuzgoinon]

Very clear and easy to understand, thank you!

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joycefields7389]

This is a start because I done sewing in 9th grade back in the 80’s. Now in retail it keeps hunting me because I need to learn to cut for customers. This video helps me out. So, now I’m aware if a customer asks for a 40 inch. I would measure 20 inch twice and while it’s double fold then I cut fabric together but now I need to learn how do I price it for the register. Thank you for helping this 58 yr old

[@Mellysews]

Glad it's helpful!

[@dos5621]

Thank you!

[@Mellysews]

You're welcome

[@66satanic_panic66]

Thank you so much for this! I’m making a 1870s skirt for my homecoming dance (the theme is 70s and I hate the 70s- I’m more of a goth person-). I’m really paranoid that I’m not gonna get enough fabric, but this helps so much!!

[@Mellysews]

Have fun! And my rule of thumb is to buy a little extra if I can - I can always use the extra for something else.

[@user-kr5dd8wl7j]

Can you please explain the difference between a one way and two fabric? To calculate CU

[@Mellysews]

I don't understand what you're asking at all.

[@user-zb4zr9uh6x]

Helped a lot! But I am still like 1/4 confused.

[@Mellysews]

The best way is to lay it out and actually do it yourself

[@deanalovessewn6117]

Hi Melissa!! Thanks for such an awesome explanation for people.. Deeply appreciated…. 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

[@Mellysews]

You are so welcome!