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Fabric & Sewing Measurement Converter

Convert between yards, metres, inches and cm, and estimate how much fabric to buy.

Length converter

Convert any fabric measurement between centimetres, metres, inches, feet and yards.

Yardage estimator

Enter your fabric width, piece sizes and seam allowance. The tool tries both orientations to find the shorter length to buy and adds a waste/shrinkage margin.

Frequently asked questions

How much extra fabric should I buy?

10% is a sensible minimum; add more for pattern matching, directional prints, or fabrics that shrink when washed.

Does it handle complex patterns?

No — it assumes rectangular pieces. Use your pattern envelope's yardage chart for shaped pieces.

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