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Buying fabric for some day in the future- how much to get?
determined Beginner FL Member since 12/29/12 Posts: 45	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/1/13 7:23 PM Hi everyone- I have enjoyed reading some of the posts about your stashes :-). Made me feel better about not touching mine for three years. So I am now getting into sewing for real, and fabrics that I have been dying to use are on sale. But I don't yet know what I will end up using them for- I just know I am crazy about them and want more (I made curtains from the line and love love them.) When you buy fabrics before having a specific project, how do you decide how much to buy?
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 4991	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/1/13 9:49 PM I would sometimes look at a pattern, or guess. No criticism intended (print and keep in your purse) --- http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/estimating-fabric-yardage-needs-for-common-misses-.html You could do the same for curtains, pillow, and table cloths....rough measure and add to the above chart. Try to be conservative, or you may find yourself with more fabric than you will ever use. I have have accumulated so much that this will be my fourth year of not buying fabric and making do with what I have! Happy sewing and many successful projects.
determined Beginner FL Member since 12/29/12 Posts: 45	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/1/13 9:59 PM Great link! Thanks.
Fruzzle Intermediate Member since 1/26/07 Posts: 382	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/1/13 10:13 PM 3 yards. 3 yards is what I need for a dress or a jacket or pants. If I decide I want to make a skirt, I probably only need 2, but if I'm not sure, I get 3.
cocosloft   Advanced FL USA Member since 3/17/12 Posts: 124	Login to reply to this post In reply to determined << Like this post Date: 2/2/13 11:55 AM I use this great Yardage Estimate Table, cannot recall the source, but I agree with the numbers! -- Edited on 2/2/13 11:56 AM -- Ha, I had the wrong pic in the photo album, it's correct now - has the right table! -- Edited on 2/3/13 11:03 AM -- ------ Coco

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