Fabric Calculator: How Much Fabric Do I Need?
How much fabric do I need for a blouse, a dress or a coat? The Alta Moda Fabrics fabric calculator gives guide values by project, dress size and fabric width. Your sewing pattern always has the final say.
Fabric requirements (size 40, fabric width 140–150 cm)
| Project | Fabric needed |
|---|---|
| Blouse | 1.5–2.0 m |
| Skirt | 1.2–1.8 m |
| Trousers | 1.8–2.2 m |
| Dress (short) | 1.8–2.2 m |
| Evening dress | 3.0–4.5 m |
| Blazer / jacket | 2.0–2.5 m |
| Coat | 2.8–3.5 m |
| Suit (blazer + skirt) | 3.0–3.5 m |
Conversion: allow about 15% more for 110 cm wide fabric and about 35% more for 90 cm. For every two sizes above or below size 40 (EU), requirements change by about 5%. Add extra for large prints, borders or napped fabrics.
Unsure about colour or handle? Up to 6 fabric samples are free. Fabrics can be ordered in partial lengths from 0.1 m.
How much fabric do I need?
Choose your project, dress size and fabric width. All values are guidelines for woven fabrics cut on the straight grain; the exact amount is stated on your sewing pattern.
Most of our haute couture fabrics – including silk, cashmere and virgin wool – come in 140–150 cm widths. Lace and brocade are often 90–110 cm wide.
Blouse
at 140–150 cm fabric width · size 40
Guideline – your sewing pattern is what counts