Figure Out How Much Fabric to Buy

[@MrsChokita]

What a great idea with the painters tape!

[@Mellysews]

Thank you! 😊

[@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!

[@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 🙂

[@youme77324]

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

[@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!

[@lisaw2513]

Thank you so much for the simple and clear explanation!

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@lsrproductionsentertainmen248]

Thank you sooo much for this tip! I’m just RE-learning how to make garments and this will be helpful when I buy my fabric ❤

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@swiinka]

Yet another brilliant sewing tip video, thank you!

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gwyn9846]

What you've done is absolutely brilliant!!

[@Mellysews]

Glad it's 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.

[@wandablack905]

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

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@idkwuzgoinon]

Very clear and easy to understand, thank you!

[@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!

[@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.

[@dos5621]

Thank you!

[@Mellysews]

You're welcome

[@FannyKistoo]

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.

[@Brie-w8m]

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

[@rosalinethomas4665]

Centimeters. Meters Meters Meters!!!!!

[@Mellysews]

Not in the U.S. where I live. Feel free to use a conversion calculator.

[@deanalovessewn6117]

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

[@Mellysews]

You are so welcome!